Estonian Animations at Auerworld Festival Suitable for children

On Friday, July 28th 2023, we will be guests at the mobile cinema of the Auerworld Festival in Auerstedt with two exclusive short film programs.

In the first program we show animations from Estonia, a small country with a great, rich and diverse tradition of animated film. This film program is suitable for children and includes, among others, some highlights from the country focus Estonia of the festival edition 2023.
Auerworld-Festival (Open-Air)

Värvipliiatsid

Coloured Pencils

film still Värvipliiatsid
Animation Estonia
direction: Avo Paistik

Accompanied by an original soundtrack by the legendary Arvo Pärt, this animated film tells about timeless values: friendship, mutual understanding and respect.

Naeris

The Turnip

film still Naeris
Animation Estonia
direction: Piret Sigus, Silja Saarepuu

A famous Slavic fairy tale told from an unusual angle: unlike the original version, this film shows what was happening in the underground while the peasants above were trying to harvest the turnip.

Jaak ja robot

Jack and the Robot

film still Jaak ja robot
Animation Estonia
direction: Heino Pars

Jack builds a futuristic assistant to help him through school and life.

Hiirejaht

Mousehunt

film still Hiirejaht
Animation Estonia
direction: Elbert Tuganov

A classic cat & mouse story from 1965 told by the legendary Elbert Tuganov with fantastic puppets and great soundtrack.

Park

film still Park
Animation Estonia
direction: Elbert Tuganov

The views of the authorities on how to reconstruct a park might not comply with what the citizens need. This piece from the legendary Elbert Tuganov shows that not that much has changed since the 60s.

Taaskohtumine

Till We Meet Again

film still Taaskohtumine
Animation Estonia
direction: Ülo Pikkov

An old lady returns with a touristic trip to the place she left 60 years ago. The film is based on a true story and takes place on a remote island of the Baltic sea. All objects in the film are made of materials found on that island, island Ruhnu.