Tisíc a jedna noc(1993)

From Darkness(en)

A lonely fisherman drifts into haunted waters in search of food and finds much more than he bargained for. Based on an Inuit folktale.

Pocahontas(en)

Pocahontas, daughter of a Native American tribe chief, falls in love with an English soldier as colonists invade 17th century Virginia.

Belarusian Sayings(be)

This lively piece uses the traditional Belarusian vycinanka (papercut) style to illustrate eight well-known proverbs through humorous visual vignettes. To complement the folklore-based storytelling, it features music by ethno‑trio Troitsa.

Jack Frost(en)

Pardon-me Pete, the official groundhog of Groundhog Day, tells the story of Jack Frost, who falls in love with a beautiful young woman and begs Father Winter to make him human so that she can see him. His request is granted, but only on the condition that by the Spring he has a house, a bag of gold, a horse and a wife. But Jack finds that life as a human is more complicated than he thought.

Faust(cs)

A very free adaptation of Marlowe's "Doctor Faustus", Goethe's "Faust" and various other treatments of the old legend of the man who sold his soul to the devil. A nondescript man is lured by a strange map into a sinister puppet theatre, where he finds himself immersed in an indescribably weird version of the play, blending live actors, clay animation and giant puppets.

Sita Sings the Blues(en)

Utilizing the 1920s jazz vocals of Annette Hanshaw, the epic Indian tale of exiled prince Ramayana and his bride Sita is mirrored by a spurned woman's contemporary personal life, and light-hearted but knowledgeable discussion of historical background by a trio of Indian shadow puppets.

Crimean Legend(uk)

The animation was shot based on the folk tale about Ayu-Dag (Bear Mountain).

Dashavatar(hi)

Two children are transported through time to learn about the 10 avatars of Lord Vishnu and discover that Vishnu took on various incarnations to combat evil in every era.

Coyote and the Wasichu(hu)

The wasichu scammed all the Indians on the Great Plains. But one day he met Coyote, the master of swindle.

Aksak Kulan(ru)

This film is based on a Kazakh legend which tells about the story of dombra

I Am Nezha(zh)

Morana(cs)

This atmospheric film depicts the folk custom of carrying out and burning Morana every year to celebrate the end of winter. The author also raises the question of whether it is fair to view Morana solely in a negative light. After all, if nature did not rest during winter, spring could not come.

The Lion and the Mouse(xx)

This animated short by Evelyn Lambart is a visual adaptation of the famous Aesop fable "The Lion and the Mouse," in which a mouse proves to a lion that the weak and small may be of help to those much mightier than themselves.

Monkey Magic(zh)

Dearth Voyd, the ruler of the dark side of the universe, wants to turn the human world into a place of violence and evil!! However, a huge meteor falls upon Flower-Fruit mountain giving birth to Kongo, a monkey made of stone! Kongo, now sets out on his quest to fight evil and restore order to a desperate land. Episodes 1-3

Nahuel and the Magic Book(es)

Nahuel lives with his father in a fishing town, yet he has a deep fear of the sea. One day, he finds a magical book that seems to be the solution to this problem, but a dark sorcerer is after it and captures Nahuel's father. This is where his journey to rescue his father and overcome his fears begins.

Los Peques Volumen 2(es)

Los peques tell the story of the peques, creatures from argentinean folk tales.

Los Peques: Crónicas de por aquí nomás(es)

Winter is the most difficult time of the year to susbsist. This is when Los Peques must doble their efforts to help the world around them. However, a strom obligates Chicho and his firends to leave their position and take refuge on Nono's house. There a nice chat take place, that will transport them to a hilarious to the wonders of theur land and the avatars of the elf ancestors . Those who, among absurd anecdotes, contributed with the legacy of ideals that will make our protagonists reflect on where they should be when the storm ends.

The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven(zh)

Sun Wukong, the King of the Monkeys, sets off on his first adventure to gain a worthy weapon. This earns the attention of the Jade Emperor of Heaven.

Raining Cats and Frogs(fr)

It's a catastrophe! A flood has hit our planet and an unusual group of people are all that remains. Led by Ferdinand, a modern day Noah, this little group have managed to defy the furiously raging elements. People and animals alike are dragged through this incredible whirlpool of an adventure.

A Dozen Tough Jobs(en)

A reimagining of the Greek classic story of the twelve labors of Hercules, set in 1920s Mississippi, where Hercules is reenvisioned as a former sharecropper fighting to regain his freedom.