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A miserly man eats the pits of some cherries he can't stand throwing out. AA miserly man eats the pits of some cherries he can’t stand throwing out. A tree starts growing from the top of his head. tree starts growing from the top of his head. He cuts it off; it grows back. After a while, he gives up and lets it grow, but the crowds that gather on top of his head to enjoy the tree ,and leave huge mounds of trash eventually drive him to uproot the tree. This leaves a crater on top of his head, which fills with water, which becomes a popular lake.













Balance


A platform floats in a neutral space. Strange men, identical except for theA platform floats in a neutral space. Strange men, identical except for the numbers on their back, appearing as though out of some dystopian future, must work in concert to prevent the platform from tipping. numbers on their back, appearing as though out of some dystopian future, must work in concert to prevent the platform from tipping.

Director: Christoph Lauenstein and Wolfgang Lauenstein


Awards:

1990- Oscar

1990-Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival- Special Mention of the Jury

1990-Ottawa International Animation Festival-OIAF Award

1989-German Film Awards-Film Award in Silver.












The Little Matchgirl


An animated short based on Hans Christian Andersen's tale about a poor youngDesperate to keep warm, the girl lights the matches she sells, and envisions a very different life for herself in the fiery flames filled with images of loving relatives, bountiful food, and a place to call home. girl with a burning desire to find comfort and happiness in her life. Desperate to keep warm, the girl lights the matches she sells, and envisions a very different life for herself in the fiery flames filled with images of loving relatives, bountiful food, and a place to call home.















The Maker


A strange creature races against time to make the most important and beautifuA strange creature races against time to make the most important and beautiful creation of his life.l creation of his life.

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Jungle Jail


A young prisoner comes into a crazy jail, where anything could happen. Smaller andA young prisoner comes into a crazy jail, where anything could happen. weaker than the others, he becomes the scapegoat of the place. One day, everything changes, and he finally turns into the Big Boss.


Directors: Mathieu ARNOUX, Hugo CIERSNIAK, bruce NGUYEN VAN LAN, Aymeric PALERMO

Sound: José VICENTE - Studio of Airmen

Music: Brett CALDAS-LIMA, Olivier RAKOTA