Ionian ContemporaryAnimation Festival ICONA November 30 - December 3, 2023
Student Competition 7
Friday 01/12/2023 13:00 - 15:00, Saturday 02/12/2023 01:00 - 03:00
Total Duration: 1:55:58
- On track 02:09 Canada 2023
Directed: Rachel Shen A girl runs through her life as a race, one in which she is losing.
- In The End 05:17 Latvia 2023
Directed: Linda Stūre Screenplay: Linda Stūre Production: Sabīne Andersone Dialogue Language: No Dialogue In the deep countryside of Latvia, relatives and neighbors, near and distant, come together to celebrate the last important ritual of human life. A series of events and details reveal a picture where two different eras overlap.
- FAKE 05:59 China 2023
Directed: Yuanshen Yang Screenplay: Yuanshen Yang Production: Yuanshen Yang Dialogue Language: Chinese, English, Japanese The story of a boy who can swim but is afraid of water. He is afraid of water because of his childhood experience of drowning. However, this memory is actually a false memory and the real situation is actually his companion falling into the water. Although the memory is false, it has left a psychological shadow on him.
- La Soglia 04:30 Italy 2022
Directed: Nicolò Tonani, Sofia Gasparetti, Simone Colombo Screenplay: Nicolò Tonani Production: Civica Scuola di Cinema Luchino Visconti, Nicolò Tonani Dialogue Language: Italian A serial killer, taking refuge in a hotel after being identified by the police, faces his inner demon, a bloodthirsty snake who reclaims a new victim. The tempting reptile try to persuade the man to reap another soul making him face the trauma that made him a ruthless killer. An unpredictable outcomes’ fight blows up.
- Golden Sheep Road / 羊之金路 05:50 Hong Kong 2023
Directed: Cheuk Wing Hui, Hoi Yu Yau Screenplay: Hoi Yu Yau, Cheuk Wing Hui Production: Cheuk Wing Hui, Hoi Yu Yau Dialogue Language: Chinese, English "Golden Sheep Road" is set in a futuristic animal city and follows the thrilling journey of two animal protagonists, Ah Meh (the sheep) and Gaan Wn Kin (the fox). The work delves deep into the reality behind the fur trade, revealing a world governed by the law of the jungle. The choice of sheep and fox as main characters stems from their roles as commodities in the fur industry, where the survival of animals depends on their competition with each other. Initially, the sheep, being the weaker party, is oppressed by the fox in the animation. The fox seeks to obtain the sheep's wool through captivity, leading to a series of pursuits. However, Ah Meh eventually seizes an opportunity, not only turning the tables but also using the fox's greed to become the richest. The animation cleverly incorporates elements of dark humor. For instance, it includes popular internet memes and employs absurd and satirical techniques, creating a light-hearted and ironically humorous atmosphere. This allows the audience to enjoy the work while reflecting on real-life social issues.
- Apocalypse Dog 07:25 France 2022
Directed: Aziliz Le Clainche, Camille Nasarre, Jing Qian, Juliette Barraux, Emma Plumey, Lucile Arnaud, Solène Cauchie Screenplay: Aziliz Le Clainche Production: Philippe Meis Dialogue Language: No Dialogue In a post-apocalyptic universe, Bob and his dog Pasha survive in a wasteland. They are hungry, thirsty and tired. When suddenly, they see a city in the distance!
- Hellscape 06:15 France 2022
Directed: Alixe Devaux, Camille Leroux, Félicia Poggi, Clémence Lacoume, Lara Brière, Valentine Wilke Screenplay: Alixe Devaux Production: Philippe Meis Dialogue Language: English Enyo is a brave and daring warrior determined to bring back her dead mentor from Hell. In her quest, Enyo meets Cerberus and becomes friend with him.
- Galibot 05:45 France 2022
Directed: Thomas Vandenbussche, Elise Petit, Ambre Grangereau, Emilie Cousin, Wan-Jing Yang, Laure Vernier Screenplay: Thomas Vandenbussche Production: Philippe Meis Dialogue Language: French Louis’s social condition forced him, barely 10 years old, to descend into the heart of the coal mines alongside his father, Joseph. With his heart filled with pride at the idea of accompanying him on his first day, the young galibot will discover, despite himself, the harsh reality of the work down there.
- On the Ground / À Même le Sol 06:28 France 2022
Directed: Lucie Dupeyrat, Nathan Ygouf, Marine Sauvageot, Chirag Paul, Claire Savoye, Jade Astoux Screenplay: Lucie Dupeyrat Production: Philippe Meis Dialogue Language: French During her move out, Lily, a young lively and ambitious woman meets Edi, a strange homeless man, and his funny dog, Belix. Curious about them, she quickly becomes their friend. With best intentions, Lily wants to help them off the streets, against Edi's wishes. Trying desperately to help them, she might not notice how much she has already done.
- Close your Eyes / Ferme les Yeux 07:15 France 2022
Directed: Manon Bérardengo, Audrey Defonte, Léo Depoix, Denis Koessler, Clémentine Laurent, Pierre Guislain, Chloé Boursier Screenplay: Manon Bérardengo Production: Carlos De Carvalho Dialogue Language: French A heavy secret and oblivious parents.
- Let's Roll / Ça Décale 05:27 France 2022
Directed: Chloé Musa, Annabelle Tamic, Alexandre Terrier, Louis Lukasik, Yann Laurent, Camille Flinois, Philip Gonçalves Screenplay: Chloé Musa, Annabelle Tamic, Alexandre Terrier, Louis Lukasik, Yann Laurent, Camille Flinois, Philip Gonçalves Production: Carlos De Carvalho Dialogue Language: No Dialogue An immersion into the kaleidoscope of a colorful party.
- The Silent Scream / Le Cri du Silence 07:25 France 2022
Directed: Camille Anne, Julie Vandenbergue, Martin Laurent, Elisa Torris, Camille Leroy, Lucas Foutrier Screenplay: Camille Anne, Julie Vandenbergue, Martin Laurent, Elisa Torris, Camille Leroy, Lucas Foutrier Production: Carlos De Carvalho Dialogue Language: French Ewen, eight years old, affronts in crown court , everyone's silence.
- 180°C 02:37 France 2022
Directed: Joséphine Vendeville, Clémence Bellet, Florian Lecocq, Célia Leblois, Charlie Bossuyt Screenplay: Joséphine Vendeville, Clémence Bellet, Florian Lecocq, Célia Leblois Production: Carlos De Carvalho Dialogue Language: No Dialogue A culinary journey to the 5 corners of the world, with a pinch of craziness!
- No More Mr. Bag Guy 06:19 France 2022
Directed: Clément Delcroix, Naïm Yavuz, Samuel Duby, Maxime Lamblin, Lucinda Roussel, Esteban Haro, Bilal Tafrounti Screenplay: Clément Delcroix Production: Rudy Turkovics Dialogue Language: No Dialogue A plastic bag is used against its will during a murder. From that moment on, it’s dead set on hunting down the killer in steaming hot pursuit through the United States.
- Reflorescer 08:05 Brazil 2023
Directed: Lara Salsa Screenplay: Lara Salsa Production: Lara Salsa Dialogue Language: Portuguese Reflorescer is an animated short film that tells the story of a young woman who places a beautiful rose next to a small porcelain doll, which becomes extremely fascinated by it and does everything she can to reach it.
- La bride (The dog's leash) / La bride 03:48 Belgium 2022
Directed: Nicolas Piret Screenplay: Nicolas Piret Production: Vincent Gilot Dialogue Language: No Dialogue The bell tower rings and the birds fly away. In the countryside on the outskirts of a small village, a dog tied to a very long rope, watches them disappear in the horizon. It’s time for him to go; Prance across fields; How far will his rope allow him to go ?
- Us 02:50 Israel 2022
Directed: Nika Zhukova, Eli Hofman Screenplay: Nika Zhukova, Eli Hofman Production: Nika Zhukova, Eli Hofman “Us” explores the relationship between humanity and nature. This dance shows a perspective on egoism and its consequences on us.
- Lament of Andalusia / رثاء الأندلس 02:58 Canada 2023
Directed: Anas M'birkou Dialogue Language: Arabic, English The Andalusians and their journey from greatness to the sufferings due to the loss of what belonged to them and their loved ones. This led to the transformation of their music into what we now know as "Flamenco," which originates from two Arabic words, "Falah" meaning peasant, and "Mancoub" meaning condemned. Furthermore, their traditional music has been preserved in Morocco by their descendants, and more recently, by my uncle.
- Petunia 03:47 Russian Federation 2022
Directed: Ekaterina Ulyanova Screenplay: Ekaterina Ulyanova Production: Ekaterina Ulyanova Dialogue Language: English, Russian A bird-girl meets a lady, that leaving a trail of flowers behind her. This flower road leads the girl to a mysterious garden.
- Teleshopping 02:36 Czech Republic 2022
Directed: Filip Dobeš The short film Teleshopping depicts an advertising practice in TV programing. But what happens when the viewer has had enough?
- Exit 03:48 China 2023
Directed: Zihan Liu Dialogue Language: No Dialogue I always wondered why I wanted to get out of here, was it because of the space or the crowd? When I am in a social situation my mind has only one thought - to escape. But the truth is, most of the time I can't leave a social situation, like I'm trapped in a thick, dim, enclosed space. The exit was something I desperately needed to find, but I am bound by the crowds and space.
- Koi/Love 02:30 Russian Federation 2023
Directed: Anna Smirnova Dialogue Language: Russian The film is based on a haiku by Mibu no Tadamine. A newly born feeling of love becomes a point of discussion and gossip.
- SNAX 04:30 France 2022
Directed: TEAM SNAX Three domestics lizrards will have to survive against a cute but ravenous salamender
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