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AniNation Festival 2024
The AniNation Festival in Jerusalem showcases the best in international and Israeli animated films, with a diverse program including full-length features, student films, and a focus on surrealist and dystopian themes.
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Middle EastIsraelEntertainmentSurrealismAnimationFilm FestivalDystopia
Anination FestivalJerusalem CinemathequeBezalel Academy Of Art And DesignAnnecy International Animation FestivalThe Jerusalem Post
Jan SvankmajerTibor BanoczkiSarolta SzaboJeremie PerinAlex Klexber
- Is the festival appropriate for all ages?
- While some films are suitable for children, many contain imagery that might disturb young viewers; parental guidance is advised for some of the films featured.
- What is AniNation Festival and when and where is it held?
- The AniNation Festival, held at the Jerusalem Cinematheque from November 19-21, will showcase a selection of animated films from Israel and around the world, including full-length features and student works.
- What are some examples of the animated films that are going to be showcased?
- Among the featured films are Tibor Banoczki and Sarolta Szabo's dystopian White Plastic Sky, set in a resource-scarce 2123 Budapest, and Jeremie Perin's Mars Express, a detective story set on Mars. These films explore complex themes in visually engaging ways.
- Which notable animated film will be shown at the festival and what makes it unique?
- Jan Svankmajer's 1988 film adaptation of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, a surrealist masterpiece featuring a live actress alongside inanimate objects, will be screened at the festival. This unique interpretation stays true to the book's spirit more than other adaptations.
- What is the role of the Bezalel Academy in the festival and what other programs will be included?
- The festival includes a program featuring films by students of Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem, highlighting the city's role as a center for animation. There will also be a program showcasing the best films from the Annecy International Animation Festival.