Country: Ukraine • Canada • USA | Genre: Short, animation | Year: 2013-2022 | Duration: 57’ | In Ukrainian
Kino Susidiv in cooperation with the audiovisual culture centre Kino Úsmev (Košice, Slovakia) presents a selection of Ukrainian animation for the whole family – the best festival hits that will captivate both children and adults.
This special screening is adapted to take into account the needs of people with autism spectrum disorders. We strive to create a safe, comfortable space for viewing, with a reduced level of sensory stimuli and minimising potential stress factors.
Our goal is to provide an inclusive environment where everyone will feel comfortable and protected. We’ll do our best to give clear and accessible information, and also take into account the needs of viewers with diverse sensory and social characteristics.
Gum
Director: Olha Makarchuk Country: Ukraine
duration: 8
Chewing gum is an exile that no one pays attention to and constantly adjusts to circumstances. An accidental encounter with a plastic bag changes her life, and the gum begins to dream of something more.
Forrest Song
Director: Andriy Naumenko Country: Ukraine
duration: 2
This film about what people are focusing on and what they sometimes miss.
Bridge to the city
Director: Klym Klymchuk Country: Ukraine
duration: 4
Once upon a time the small bridge perched near small town. A lot has changed since then, but the bridge remembers old times and can tell us about it.
Fears
Director: Nata Metlukh Country: Canada
duration: 2
Fears are visible as constant companions of their owners. These creatures can make people's lives more difficult, but they can also be very useful.
Awkward
Director: Nata Metlukh Country: USA
duration: 4
In this film, I aimed to highlight the everyday social awkwardness people encounter, adding a layer of embarrassment and a dash of absurdity.
Little girl with fish tail
Director: Serhii Melnychenko Country: Ukraine
duration: 15
An average girl finds herself in a fantastic world. She goes on a journey where she has numerous adventures. But the journey makes the girl think about issues that worry everyone, regardless of age.
Marvellous Monster
Director: Serhii Melnychenko Country: Ukraine
duration: 22
Girl Sonya lives on the outskirts of the forest. She goes to school, learns to play the flute, takes care of her grandmother, but she lacks friends. When the boredom becomes excessive, the pink monster Chu appears. They immediately become friends, but their joys do not last long - the other two monsters pick up a new girlfriend. Sonya decides to find Chu and goes to the forest, where she finds herself in a world of unusual monsters playing musical instruments. Will Sonia return her friend Chu?