Molar Mischief

Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death(ja)

A theatrical spinoff of the 'Thunderbolt Fantasy' television series which explores the backstory of Shā Wú Shēng, the Screaming Phoenix Killer, and bridges the events of the first and second seasons.

The Wild Rose(ja)

The bloom of wild roses connects an aging soldier from a large country with a youthful soldier from a small country, but the two are soon parted as one of them becomes a casualty of war.

Score(pl)

Satirical animation showing the influence of alcohol brands on sports.

Mad God(en)

A figure known as "The Assassin" descends from the heavens into a nightmarish pit full of monsters, titans, and cruelty.

Who Said Meow?(ru)

After hearing someone's "meow" for the first time in his life, baby puppy goes in search of the unknown beast and meets various inhabitants of the house and yard. On children's curiosity and the first acquaintance with the world.

Kitty and Mimi's New Umbrella(ja)

Kitty and Mimmy are twin kittens. They have been staying inside on a rainy day when they get a souvenir from their mother; an umbrella with different colors and rain boots. The two are excited to try them out, but the rain has stopped...

Thunderbolt Fantasy: Bewitching Melody of the West(ja)

Làng Wū Yáo is a boy born with a supernatural singing voice. Secluded in the snowy mountains, he is put through severe training by his blind mother. Her wish is for her son's voice to be unrivaled, so that it will be heard by the imperial court. But the intense training results in a tragic accident, where she dies. Left an orphan as a result, Làng wanders the land. His voice is used as a tool by the wicked and greedy, with his heart being ground down in the process. Eventually his strange singing catches the ear of the princess of Xī Yōu, and Làng is elevated to the stage his mother had dreamt of. But what awaits him is a life or death battle performance against other musicians for the amusement of the members of the court.

How to Become a Grown-Up(ru)

A little slacker doesn't appreciate his childhood and wants to face with adult problems as quickly as possible.

Logorama(en)

Two cops portrayed by Michelin Men chase an armed Ronald McDonald through the streets of a fictionalized, stylized city.

The Puppetoon Movie(en)

Animated characters introduce a compilation of George Pal replacement animation Puppetoon short films from the 1930s and 1940s.

T for Teacher(en)

Cartoon illustrating the golden rules for brewing a good cup of tea.

Fable of the Fabrics(en)

A particularly vicious Father Time with a hit-list in his Book of Doom seeks to wipe out characters brought to life from fabric patterns. This neat concept for a cartoon washing powder commercial can be credited to Alexander Mackendrick, who worked at the J Walter Thompson advertising agency before making films at Ealing and then Hollywood.

The Evening Cigarette(en)

A minute-long anti-smoking ad.

Jonn(et)

Three selfish fishermen are in danger because of their great envy. And although fate has mercy on them, the men do not learn from it, but everything repeats itself. Estonian/Soviet animation short from 1966.

Nočná romanca(sk)

Sisters(et)

Two sisters squabble and fight with each other over the course of their lives.

Stitch and Save(en)

This brief animated film was designed to promote the remodelling of old clothing as part of the World War II effort.

The Travels of Chichikov: Manilov(ru)

Short Soviet puppet animation based on Gogol's novel Dead Souls.

Love on the Range(en)

Animated cinema advertisement produced for Horlick's by George Pal.

South Sea Sweethearts(en)

Animated cinema advertisement produced for Horlick's by George Pal.