The Films of Yuri Norstein(2017)

The Overcoat(ru)

The life and death of titular councillor Akaky Akakievich Bashmachkin, an impoverished government clerk and copyist in the Russian capital of St. Petersburg.

A Hedgehog Came Out of the Fog(ru)

Norstein conquered the world 36 years ago with the creation of the legendary Hedgehog in the Fog. It was recognized as the best cartoon of all times and peoples according to a survey of film critics and animators from different countries.

Aesop's Fable: The First Flying Fish(en)

According to Aesop, Philip, a little fish who lives at the bottom of the sea with his dogfish, catfish, shark and other classmates in the school of fish, desires to become the first flying fish. His horrified friends ostracize him for his strange wish, but he practices until he is able to fly, but the birds flee in terror at the sight of a flying fish. When a pelican invades the ocean-bottom and proceeds to scoop up Phillip's ex-playmates in his large bill, Philip takes to the air and drives off the villainous bird. Philip is now a hero and the fish establish a flying school in his honor...according to Aesop Terrytoon.

It's a Living(en)

Dinky quits the cartoon business and gets a job as a spokes-duck for TV commercials.

Monsters, Inc.(en)

Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. When a little girl named Boo wanders into their world, it's the monsters who are scared silly, and it's up to Sulley and Mike to keep her out of sight and get her back home.

Pocoyo's Big Party(es)

Sing and dance with Pocoyo and friends in Pocoyo's Big Party! Enjoy this never before seen feature showcasing thirteen songs from all your favorites Pocoyo, Pato, Elly and even the Martian Brothers! These songs will have your little one dancing along the whole time! Whether it's dancing to Pato's song, grooving to the Big Race or celebrating Elly's birthday, musical fun is bound to happen! It's time for a Big Party with Pocoyo!

The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays(en)

Part of acclaimed filmmaker Frank Capra's "Wonders of Life" series of science-based films (which won an Emmy Award for Best Editing) teaches kids about the power of gamma rays and radiation.

The Three Musketeers(fr)

D'Artagnan and his musketeer comrades must thwart the plans of Cardinal Richelieu to usurp King Louis XIII's power.

Barbie: The Pearl Princess(en)

Barbie plays Lumina, a mermaid girl with the power to change the color of pearls. Cheerful and creative, Lumina finds herself working in a mermaid salon customizing fabulous hairstyles. And when Lumina has the chance to attend the royal ball, her friends adorn her with a gown fit for a princess. At the ball, villains try to seize power over the kingdom, and Lumina finds within herself an unexpected power that proves she is much more than a hair stylist.

Dcera faraóna(cs)

Sea Cat(ja)

A short animated film about an orphan kitten raised with love by a sea otter, whom had lost her own child. The film's message was to promote the abolishment of nuclear weapons using anthropomorphic animals.

CJ7: Super Q Team(zh)

Zhou Xiaodi lives a happy-go-lucky life with Zhou's dad, the alien dog Seven, and the big fat dog Chocolate. One day, they meet the alien Misty Warrior 88 in an abandoned amusement park. The Misty Warrior tells Zhou Xiaodi that the intergalactic evil king, Jinbao, is now on the move, and it has planned a plot called "Dark Cuisine Plan" to dominate the Earth, and the responsibility of the Misty Warrior is to defeat Jinbao and protect the Earth. Zhou Xiaodi decides to help the Misty Warriors, and they learn that there is a long-lost ancient book that contains a secret weapon that can defeat the Golden Baby, so the group embarks on a journey to find the ancient book. Along the way, what kind of stories with laughter and tears are waiting for them?

Aucassin a Nicoletta(cs)

Wolf Tracer's Dinosaur Island(en)

Deep sea fishing expedition comes to a halt when a freak storm appears and passengers are washed ashore. Youngsters help the survivors avoid endless hazards and the evil island leader while they try to escape being devoured by the rampaging ravenous carnivores of Dinosaur Island.

Kong: Return to the Jungle(en)

Hunters transport a great ape from his island habitat to a zoo in New York.

Cinderella(it)

Cinderella, an orphan, is now under the control of her evil stepmother and stepsisters. With the help of her friends, she is able to fall in love with the Prince, while helping him win over his own obstacles.

Santa Mouse and the Ratdeer(en)

Rosie Mouse's excitement about the coming Christmas holiday is not shared by everyone. While Rosie is eagerly anticipates Christmas, Santa Mouse has grave doubts about the holiday. His sleigh is missing and his ratdeer are anything but excited about the trip around the world.

The Jungle Book(ja)

Watch Rudyard Kipling's world famous novel, The Jungle Book, come alive in this high quality entertaining animated feature. Join young Mowgli, and his animal friends Bagheera and Baloo, on their adventures in the wilderness.

The Ogre's Garden(en)

This short piece is somewhat romantic, despite its title. We do see the ogre however. He inverts himself into the action throughout the film. As usual, the action is partly symbolic, partly surreal.

A Grand Day Out(en)

Wallace and Gromit have run out of cheese, and this provides an excellent excuse for the duo to take their holiday to the moon, where, as everyone knows, there is ample cheese. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive.