Baker Boris and Friends

Full of imagination and heartfelt moments, this colourful programme of animated shorts lets you take a peek into Boris’ sweet-smelling bakery, laugh at the sleepy birthday complications of a dormouse, discover the magic of dreams and the wonders of the sea, listen to a rooster’s playful crow and feel the warmth of the relationship between a little girl and her father. Suitable for children aged 4 and over.

 

Kukeleku

Jelle Janssen, Netherlands, UK, 2024, 3’04”, no dialogues

After discovering a squeaky toy, a voiceless rooster becomes the star of his coop – until he realises that being the king of the castle is not always fun.

Baking with Boris
La Boulangerie de Boris

Maša Avramović, France, Switzerland, Croatia, 2023, 8’15”, no dialogues

Every morning, Boris the village baker makes a fresh batch of crusty bread and pastries for all his neighbours until… Achoo! He can’t stop sneezing. He has become allergic to flour. How will he manage to keep baking for everyone in the village?

 

Papa Is Big, I Am Small

Anya Ru, Masha Rumyantseva, Italy, Russia, 2021, 3’12”, no dialogues

A little girl says goodbye to her beloved sailor father, who is leaving for a long journey. While eagerly waiting for him, her imagination will conjure up magical moments to fill the void of longing.

 

Somni

Sonja Rohleder, Germany, 2023, 3’15”, no dialogues

A little monkey ventures into a world of dreams, full of colourful and mysterious visions, where the lines of reality blur.

 

Pond
Tümpel

Lena von Döhren, Eva Rust, Switzerland, 2023, 8’10”, no dialogues

A small herring finds itself stranded in a tidal pool and discovers many other colourful sea creatures there. Together, they realise that with a bit of courage and cooperation, they can overcome all dangers!

 

Dormouse

Julia Ocker, Germany, 2022, 3’37”, no dialogues

A dormouse is organising his birthday party, but his plans are at risk when he is overcome by an irresistible urge to hibernate.

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