Animated Obsessions – A Selection Of Independent Animated Shorts
Nippon Animation ³
The eager pursuit of recognition, the excessive hunger for authority, or a compulsive focus on one’s body – aligning with this year’s thematic focus, film scholar Dr. Catherine MUNROE HOTES has curated a program of animated shorts that explore obsession in creative ways. Often without words yet visually striking, these works use styles from hand-drawn animation and digital techniques to stop-motion puppetry.
Sun., June 1, 2025, 11:30
NAXOS Cinema
NOT approved for persons under 18 years (NC has not applied for age rating)
Animation Obsessions Short
| English Title | Japanese | Directors | Countries | Year | Language | Duration | Premiere |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yobi And Amari: Story Of Spares | ヨビとアマリ | Mio HIRUMA | Japan | 2024 | Original with English subtitles | 11 Min. | International premiere |
| Yapolaponky | ヤポラポンキー | Masataka KIHARA | Japan | 2024 | no dialog | 6 Min. | German premiere |
| Kawauso | カワウソ | Akihito IZUHARA | Japan | 2023 | Original with English subtitles | 15 Min. | |
| Misérable Miracle | みじめな奇蹟 | Ryo ORIKASA | Canada, France, Japan | 2023 | Original with English subtitles | 8 Min. | German premiere |
| Body Obsession | Shino NAGASAKO | Japan | 2019 | no dialog | 3 Min. | German premiere | |
| Anti-Chaos | 強迫的な秩序についてのカエル | Shino NAGASAKO | Japan | 2010 | no dialog | 4 Min. | |
| Shape Of The Elephant | ゾウのかたち | Sam KUWA | Japan | 2023 | Original with English subtitles | 8 Min. | German premiere |
| My Organs Lying On The Ground | 私の横たわる内臓 | Shinobu SOEJIMA | Japan | 2024 | no dialog | 11 Min. | German premiere |
| Desk Bugs | Hakhyun KIM | South Korea, Japan | 2024 | no dialog | 3 Min. |