Country Focus 1 Our Animal Nature

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Agricultural Report

film still Agricultural Report
Animation Ireland
direction: Melina Sydney Padua

A cow discovers the benefits of unknowingness.

Foxes

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Fiction Ireland
direction: Lorcan Finnegan

A dodgy situation is unravelling in an abandoned housing development where a young couple is moving to. A fight between man and nature is emerging in which the boundaries between reality and pretence become blurry.

The Ledge End of Phil (from accounting)

film still The Ledge End of Phil (from accounting)
Animation Ireland
direction: Paul O’Muiris

Phil is locked out on the ledge of a skyscraper and looking through is office window he has to confront his inner world that he usually hides from. A leap into the unknown could be the solution for him.

Rhinos

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Fiction Ireland
direction: Shimmy Marcus

What happens then two strangers meet who don’t speak the same language? Rhinos tells the story of Ingrid and Thomas who despite the language barrier get to know each other better than they thought possible.

The Rooster, the Crocodile and the Night Sky

film still The Rooster, the Crocodile and the Night Sky
Animation Ireland
direction: Padraig Fagan

A story about passion, loss and explosive violence, told with surreal humour. A rooster has to save the abducted night sky in an adventurous way.

Teeth

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Fiction Ireland
direction: Ruairi O‘Brien & John Kennedy

He, who laughs last, laughs loudest.

An Cat

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Fiction Ireland
direction: Helen Flanagan

After the death of his wife, it is on Mairtin to take care of her beloved cat. The harmony fails to appear at first.

The Parting

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Fiction Ireland
direction: Ivan McMahon

A mother is trying to deal with the death of her child.

Tufty

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Fiction Ireland
direction: Jason Butler & Berndan Butler

Do you know where teddy bears are really coming from? The answer is shocking.

The Missing Scarf

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Animation Ireland
direction: Eoin Duffy

With George Takei as a narrator. Albert the squirrel is looking for a scarf. A story that explores the fears of the forest dwellers.