monday 08.06. • 16:00 • Kinoteka
Focus on Slovenia
From the pioneering puppet films of Saša Dobrila in 1952 to today’s bold new generation of auteurs, Slovenian animation has evolved through experimentation,imagination, and remarkable artistic resilience. This programme celebrates a rich and vibrant history shaped by talented artists including Miki Muster, Zvonko Čoh, Špela Čadež or Dušan Kastelic and many emergingvoices redefining contemporary animation. Join us for a journey through decades of innovative storytelling, handcrafted techniques, and unforgettable animated worlds - and discover why the future of Slovenian animation shines brighter than ever.The programmes are made in collaboration with the Slovenian Film Centre, the SlovenianCinematheque and DSAF, the Slovenian Animation Film Association.
schedule
Slovenia 1: Historical Overview – From Puppet to Puppet
thursday 11.06. • 14:00 • Kinoteka
7 at Once | 7 na en mah
Slovenia / 1952 / 11' 16''
Slovenia 1: Historical Overview – From Puppet to Puppet
Winter Story | Zimska zgodba
Slovenia / 1962 / 8' 30''
Slovenia 1: Historical Overview – From Puppet to Puppet
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Morning, Lake and Evening in Annecy | Jutro, jezero in večer v Annecyju
Slovenia / 1965 / 7' 30''
Slovenia 1: Historical Overview – From Puppet to Puppet
Snakes: The Egg | Kače: Jajce
Slovenia / 1987 / 4' ''
Slovenia 1: Historical Overview – From Puppet to Puppet
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The Beezes: Cherries | Bizgeci: Češnje
Slovenia / 2003 / 5' 0''
Slovenia 1: Historical Overview – From Puppet to Puppet
Chicory 'n' Coffee | Cikorja an' kafe
Slovenia / 2008 / 7' 55''
GRAND PANORAMA 2 73'
Slovenia 1: Historical Overview – From Puppet to Puppet
The Box | The Box
Slovenia / 2017 / 12' 12''
GRAND COMPETITION - SHORT FILM 6
Slovenia 1: Historical Overview – From Puppet to Puppet
Farewell | Slovo
Slovenia / 2016 / 5' 51''
FILMS FOR CHILDREN COMPETITION 4 (AGE: 14+)
Slovenia 1: Historical Overview – From Puppet to Puppet
VAF - New Talents
World Panorama 2
Boles | Boles
Germany, Slovenia / 2013 / 12' 47''
ANIMATEKA: BEST OF ANIMATEKA
AUDIENCE AWARDS 2
GRAND PANORAMA 1
Slovenia 1: Historical Overview – From Puppet to Puppet
Slovenia 2: The Historical Jump – First Slovenian Animated Feature
saturday 13.06. • 18:00 • Kinoteka
tuesday 09.06. • 16:00 • Kinoteka
Kiss Me Gentle Rubber | Poljubi mehka me radirka
Slovenia / 1984 / 6' 0''
Slovenia 2: The Historical Jump – First Slovenian Animated Feature
Socializing the Bull? | Socijalizacija bika?
Slovenia / 1998 / 79' 0''
Slovenia 2: The Historical Jump – First Slovenian Animated Feature
Slovenia 3: Contemporary Scene – A Mix of Techniques and Authorial Voices
saturday 13.06. • 12:30 • Kinoteka
wednesday 10.06. • 16:00 • Kinoteka
War of Words or the Respectful Silence? | Vojna besed ali spoštljiva tišina?
Slovenia, Italy / 2020 / 1' 54''
CEE ANIMATION TALENTS
Slovenia 3: Contemporary Scene – A Mix of Techniques and Authorial Voices
Liliana | Liliana
Slovenia / 2019 / 6' 53''
Films for Children Competition 4 (age: 14+)
Slovenia 3: Contemporary Scene – A Mix of Techniques and Authorial Voices
Nighthawk | Nočna ptica
Slovenia, Croatia / 2016 / 8' 50''
CROATIAN FILM COMPETITION 1
GRAND COMPETITION - SHORT FILM 5
OPEN AIR RIBNJAK - Hedgehog's Home / The Red Turtle / Nighthawk
Slovenia 3: Contemporary Scene – A Mix of Techniques and Authorial Voices
Steakhouse | Steakhouse
Slovenia, Germany, France / 2021 / 9' 34''
GRAND COMPETITION - SHORT FILM 1
Slovenia 3: Contemporary Scene – A Mix of Techniques and Authorial Voices
The Legend of Goldhorn | Legenda o Zlatorogu
Slovenia / 2022 / 13' 35''
Slovenia 3: Contemporary Scene – A Mix of Techniques and Authorial Voices
WORLD PANORAMA 1
Three Birds | Tri tičice
Slovenia, Croatia / 2024 / 8' 18''
CROATIAN FILM COMPETITION 1
GRAND COMPETITION - SHORT FILM 2
Slovenia 3: Contemporary Scene – A Mix of Techniques and Authorial Voices
Kurent | Kurent
Slovenia / 2021 / 6' 54''
Slovenia 3: Contemporary Scene – A Mix of Techniques and Authorial Voices
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Beyond the Face | Onkraj obraza
Slovenia, Croatia / 2024 / 9' 45''
CROATIAN FILM COMPETITION 1
Slovenia 3: Contemporary Scene – A Mix of Techniques and Authorial Voices
XX | XX
Slovenia / 2022 / 10' 56''
Slovenia 3: Contemporary Scene – A Mix of Techniques and Authorial Voices
Slovenia 4: Animation for Kids – Animals and Other Creatures
saturday 13.06. • 11:00 • Kinoteka
Weasel | Podlasica
Slovenia / 2016 / 11' 35''
FILMS FOR CHILDREN COMPETITION 2 (AGE: 7-10)
Slovenia 4: Animation for Kids – Animals and Other Creatures
THE ELEPHANT GOES GREEN (11+)
THE ELEPHANT GOES GREEN (8+)
Prince Ki-Ki-Do: On the Run | Princ Ki-Ki-Do: Begunec
Slovenia / 2018 / 5' 0''
Slovenia 4: Animation for Kids – Animals and Other Creatures
WANDERING KITE
WANDERING KITE
Koyaa – Elusive Paper | Koyaa – Izmuzljivi papir
Slovenia / 2019 / 2' 45''
FILMS FOR CHILDREN COMPETITION 1 (AGE: 4-7)
Koyaa and the Naughty Objects
Slovenia 4: Animation for Kids – Animals and Other Creatures
WANDERING KITE
WANDERING KITE
Spuffies: Jubees | Spacapufi: Žiže
Slovenia / 2021 / 11' 19''
Slovenia 4: Animation for Kids – Animals and Other Creatures
Mouse House | Mišja hiša
Slovenia, Croatia / 2022 / 8' 30''
CROATIAN FILM COMPETITION 1
FILMS FOR CHILDREN COMPETITION 2 (age: 7-10)
FILMS FOR CHILDREN COMPETITION 2 (age:7-10)
Slovenia 4: Animation for Kids – Animals and Other Creatures
Slipper Keeper Kitty | Muca Copatarica
Slovenia / 2024 / 10' 31''
Slovenia 4: Animation for Kids – Animals and Other Creatures