Box of Delights U

From the archive

This film was last shown on 1 April 2017

Box of Delights Programme 1

Come along for a fun filled afternoon of eight award-winning short films from the British Animation Awards, specially selected for people aged 4-7.

A cheerful collection of stories from around Europe full of music, colour and character but no dialogue. These films are particularly good for entertaining short attention spans and captivating imaginations. Perfect for introducing little ones to a cinema experience.

A Sunny Day

Gil Alkabetz / Germany 2007 / 6 min

From rising to setting, the sun is always cheerful except when everyone hides in the shade. How ungrateful!

Whistleless

Siri Melchior / Denmark 2010 / 5 min

How can one tiny bird find its voice amid the sounds and rhythms of the busy town?

Fouding or Not Fouding

Youlia Rainous / France 2008 / 5 min

Chop! Cut! Slice! Grate! A kaleidoscope of crazy fruit and veg to have you dancing in your seat; in French, the words ‘fou’ and ‘dingue’ mean ‘crazy’!

The Little Red Plane

Charlotte Blacker / UK 2010 / 4 min

In a world crafted of wool, the postboy and his cat fly through the clouds and stars to deliver their parcels.

Dodu the Cardboard Boy: The Balloon Moon

José Miguel Ribeiro / Portugal 2010 / 5 min

With one little rip of his cardboard box, Dodu’s imagination lets in the sea and sweeps him away to adventure.

Trim Time

Gil Alkabetz / Germany 2002 / 2’30 min

In spring and summer the tree’s leaves keep the barber busy. What will they do in autumn and winter?

Calamity Island

David Johnson / UK 2011 / 9 min

A shipwrecked captain, a sailor and a penguin try their best to keep everything neat and tidy. It’s not easy.