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AniNation 2019

The International Animation Festival - Jerusalem

Okko's Inn

Dir.: Kitarō Kōsaka
| 94 minutes

Okko moves to countryside to live with her grandmother who runs a traditional Japanese inn. While she prepares to be the next owner of the inn, Okko begins to see friendly ghosts. Okko’s Inn is a heartfelt and witty film for all ages. 

Start to Finish: Pixar Movie Making

AniNation Festival is delighted to host Galyn Susman from Pixar Animation Studios. Journey through the animation pipeline from inspiration and the research of pre-production to final production. 

Why DO we Become Addicted to Games?

Dori Adar will explore the reasons that lead to computer games addiction, what we can learn about ourselves from the psychological tactics that games use to change our behavior, and what can be done to become less addicted. 

Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles

Dir.: Salvador Simo Busom
| 77 minutes

Luis Buñuel is left penniless after the scandalous release of L'Age d'Or. Sculptor Ramón Acín, buys a lottery ticket and promises to devote his winnings to fund Buñuel's next film. Driven by mad artistic impulse and haunted by childhood memories, Buñuel must confront the specter of mortality. 

Oh Willy | This Magnificent Cake

62 minutes

Oh Willy, A lyrical and stirring film made about a manthat escapes to nature following his mother’s death | This Magnificent Cake!, A spectacular film full of visual richness that explores Belgian colonialism in Africa in the late 19th century. The film brings to life the story with five different characters, each featuring a different side of this story. 

Hooray... Question Mark?

Maoz Degani (in Heb.). Who would believe that the television character we most identify with in this decade would, in fact, be a talking horse? This is the story of BoJack Horseman.

In Memory of Richard Williams

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Dir.: Robert Zemeckis
| 104 minutes

This staggering special effects comedy places down-and-out detective Valiant on the trail of a murderer, with cartoon star Roger Rabbit (the chief suspect) at his side. 

Juan Pablo Zaramella: Masterclass

Juan Pablo Zaramella is a director, animator, and illustrator, best known for his humorous and creative stop motion works. In the master class, Zaramella will discuss his inspiration, his work process, and his love for stop motion. 

The Swallows of Kabul

Dir.: Zabou Breitman, Eléa Gobbé-Mevellec
| 82 minutes

In 1998 Kabul, a young couple’s love blossoms. The streets are rife with violence, but they do not lose hope until an accident causes their lives to take an irreversible turn. Zabou Breitman and Eléa Gobbé-Mevellec employed a special watercolor technique to create this mesmerizing animated film. 

Guests’ Workshops

The best lectures from key figures in the international industry. Four lectures from senior, award-winning, inspirational executives: Doron Meir, Aron Warner, Orion Ross, Galyn Susman.
In the presence of the director

The Animated Worlds of Zaramella

| 90 minutes

A collection of Juan Pablo Zaramella’s films. An exceptional and funny short program that was specially curated for us by the festival’s guest. 

Sing-Along

Join us for a festive Sing-Along screening of the classic Disney film The Lion King, where you can sing and dance with Simba, Nella, Mofasa and their friends with the unforgettable songs from the iconic movie. Tickets: 10 NIS

The Lion King

Dir.: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
| 88 minutes

Simba, a young lion, struggles to follow in the paw prints of his legendary father. The epic story, traditional animation, and Elton John's marvelous soundtrack are all waiting to be introduced to a new generation of young viewers. 

Tickets: 10 NIS

Ernest & Celestine

Dir.: Benjamin Renner, Stéphane Aubier, Vincent Patar
| 80 minutes

Celestine is a little mouse growing up in an orphanage. There is nothing scarier in her world than bears. Meanwhile, in his cottage, Ernest the bear wakes up from his winter sleep and is terribly hungry. 

Tickets: 10 NIS

Playmobil: The Movie

Dir.: Lino DiSalvo
| 98 minutes

When her younger brother disappears into the colourful and animated world of Playmobil, Marla is forced to abandon her organised and structured life to rescue him. Finding herself on an incredible and unpredictable adventure within this new world. 

Short introduction (in Heb.) by animator Doron Meir, one of the filmmakers of The Secret Life of Pets. Tickets: 10 NIS

The Secret Life of Pets 2

Dir.: Chris Renaud
| 86 minutes

Max, the cute terrier dog, is facing some major changes in his life that lead to anxiety. On the advice of the dog psychologist, the family goes on a "relaxing" outing on the farm, where they meet the brave and veteran roster dog. 

Dubbing Workshop

We will be revealing the secret world behind dubbing (in Heb.). Brave volunteers will take to the stage and mix characters from favorite animated series, Anat Niv will be there, directing one by one. 
Tickets: 10 NIS

Abominable

Dir.: Jill Culton
| 95 minutes

In this new adventure, a cheerful group of children come across a legendary Snow Monster, who escaped from the team of scientists who kidnapped him. Together they embark on a marvelous journey to unify this magical creature with his family who lives on Mount Everest. 

Tickets: 10 NIS

Abominable

Dir.: Jill Culton
| 95 minutes

In this new adventure, a cheerful group of children come across a legendary Snow Monster, who escaped from the team of scientists who kidnapped him. Together they embark on a marvelous journey to unify this magical creature with his family who lives on Mount Everest. 

Best of Anifilm

A selection of short films from the 2019 Czech Horizon competition at Anifilm Festival in the Czech Republic. Curated by: Pavel Horáček. (75 min., various languages, Eng. subt.)

Tintin’s 90th Birthday Celebrations

Greetings and opening words followed by lecture (in heb.) by cartoonist Uri Fink will provide a fascinating look into the world of the young Belgian journalist

Tintin Moonwalker

| 60 minutes

To celebrate the 90th birthday of Tintin and the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Mission, Tintin Moonwalker is a new documentary on the creation process that lead to the publication of the milestone adventures of Tintin on the Moon in 1953, 16 years prior Mr. Neil Armstrong. 

Best of Annecy 2019

A selection of short films from the 2019 Annecy International Animation Film Festival. (72 min., various languages, Eng. subt.)

The Animated Worlds of Zaramella

| 90 minutes

A collection of Juan Pablo Zaramella’s films. An exceptional and funny short program that was specially curated for us by the festival’s guest.