Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
US/Central
Recommended for ages 9 to adult
Free with Museum admission on Tuesday and Friday. Free on Thursday.
Old fables and myths are given a new twist in Mythopolis and Tigers Tied Up in One Rope. Fate is in the hands of some surprising characters in Johnny Express and In the Beginning. The human spirit, guided by music, soars against harsh realities in The Trumpeter and Layla’s Melody. The Single Life strikes a playful note when it imagines music as means of time-travel. Dogs take center stage – literally – in Oh My Dog.
About the Film
JOHNNY EXPRESS
(South Korea, Animation, James Woo, 2014, 5.5 min.)
It’s 2150. Johnny Express is the galaxy’s laziest deliveryman. Will he be successful in delivering his latest package, or will he deliver mass destruction instead?
MYTHOPOLIS
(Czech Republic, Animation, Alexandra Hetmerová, 2013, 11.5 min.)
A small Minotaur, his Mom Medusa, a Cyclops delivery guy, and other legendary characters from Greek mythology go about their lives and solve their problems in today´s world.
SUBMARINE SANDWICH
(USA, Animation, 2014, 2 min.)
A new stop-motion food film from the director of the shortest film ever nominated for an Oscar®, Fresh Guacamole.
Note: Footballs are not intended for consumption!
LAYLA’S MELODY
(Denmark/Afghanistan, Live Action, Jens Pedersen, 2013, 16 min.)
Eleven-year-old Layla lives in an orphanage in Kabul, and despite the many sacrifices she has endured – including not seeing her family for four years – her passion for music and education keeps her optimistic.
TIGERS TIED UP IN ONE ROPE
(France, Animation, Benoît Chieux, 2014, 8 min.)
An extremely lazy young boy is harassed by his mother, who cannot bear to see him eat and sleep all day long, day after day. He eventually decides to get to work and shows unexpected imagination, creativity, and tenacity.
IN THE BEGINNING
(USA, Animation, Arthur Metcalf, 2013, 2.5 min.)
There can be no doubt that a little girl had a hand in the Creation.
A SINGLE LIFE
(Netherlands, Animation, Job, Joris & Marieke, 2014, 2 min.)
2015 Oscar® nominee! When playing a mysterious vinyl single, Pia is suddenly able to travel through her life19.
OH MY DOG
(Belgium, Animation, Chloé Alliez, 2013, 6.5 min.)
In front of a raging, rowdy, crowd, the most outstanding dogs face each other to measure their talents and strengths. The results may shock you.
THE TRUMPETER
(Mexico, Animation, Robin Alejandro Morales Reyes, 2014, 10 min.)
Despite obstacles, a trumpet player finds his inner voice. In doing so, he creates a wild, colorful freedom for his fellow musicians.
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