Animated Feature Films

A selection of the world's best-loved, most beautiful and artistic animated feature films that explore themes of childhood, friendship and self-acceptance. Whether you're a fan of fairytales, historical dramas, or visually expressive anime, this programme offers something for everyone.

Participants:
Martin Vandas

Martin Vandas

Czechia

Producer with experience in 8 animated feature films, dozens of short animated films for children and adults, also signed for documentaries, TV shows. Maurfilm's films have won literally hundreds of festival awards including an Oscar nomination.In addition to animation, he loves his three daughters, books, collecting movie posters, and long distance running. Which always seems like a good metaphor for all animated films...

David Súkup, Patrik Pašš, Leon Vidmar, Jean-Claude Rozec

2025 · Czechia, Slovakia, France, Slovenia

When Tom, Susan, and Derek visit their grandfather after the loss of their beloved grandmother, they find the house quiet and their grandfather distant. Inspired by her grandmother, Susan becomes a storyteller, creating magical tales of a helpful cat, creature from a magic garden, and a daring flying man. Through imagination and shared stories, the family reconnects and discovers lessons about courage, kindness, and finding light in difficult times.

Yasuhiro Aoki

2025 · Japan

Set in a futuristic world where humans and mermaids coexist, the anime feature film ChaO follows Stephan, a mild-mannered office worker at a shipbuilding company whose life is turned upside down when Chao, a princess from the mermaid kingdom, suddenly proposes to him. Before he can make sense of it all, Stephan finds himself living with the unpredictable yet sincere Chao. As her genuine affection begins to break down his emotional barriers, an unexpected and touching romance unfolds.

Irene Iborra Rizo

2025 · Spain, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Chile

Olivia, 12, her little brother Tim and their mother are forced to leave their apartment and move to a new neighborhood. To shield Tim from this upsetting situation, Olivia has him believe that this is all part of a film in which he's the main character. Through laughter, tears, magic and the solidarity of new friends, they will find out that they are the heroes of their own life.

Marjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud

2007 · France, USA

Based on Marjane Satrapi’s autobiographical graphic novel, Persepolis chronicles the life of a young girl growing up during the Iranian Revolution. Through stark black-and-white animation, the film explores themes of identity, freedom, and resilience as Marjane navigates political upheaval, exile, and the search for her place in the world. This touching animated film is a beautiful lesson about the Middle East for both children and adults.

Aurel

2020 · France, Belgium, Spain

February 1939. Overwhelmed by the flood of Republicans fleeing Franco's dictatorship in Spain, the French government confines them to camps. Two men separated by barbed wire will forge a friendship. One is a gendarme, the other an artist. From Barcelona to New York, the true story of Josep Bartolí, anti-Franco fighter and exceptional artist.