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La Création du Monde is among the first animated feature films made in France. But to be exact, the film was animated in Czechoslovakia and directed by Eduard Hofman. It is adapted from a series of five books by Jean Effel, a French caricaturist and illustrator. The visual style is adapted from his drawings. The film is a comedy about the creation of the universe in six days, with the devil messing around and contributing in his own way.
Apr 1958
Jan 1976
Jan 1964
Three mice live in a cinema. One day, inspired by the gangster movies, they decide to conduct a grand robbery in a cheese shop.
Jan 1986
The story tells about how a puppy discovered a beehive and honey in it, which he took from the bees, for which he was punished. Subsequently, a bee guide appears to him in a dream, who explains to him how honey is produced and how difficult it is to produce. That same night, three naughty mice are going on a robbery expedition. It's up to the puppy to stop them and protect the beehive from another robbery.
Apr 1961
The second cartoon by Jiri Trnka that was a sensation at the festival in Cannes in 1946 when it defeated the world animation elite of the time. It is a musical fairy-tale based on a famous folk story about animals that deterred thieves.
Sep 1947
A humorous story about people who before doing anything imagine all possible unpleasant consequences of their action and in the end decide that they better do not do anything.
Jan 1972
Ironbark Bill has to fight against some insolent jackrabbits.
Oct 1964
Mar 1951
Surreal short animation about a clever girl with an amazing memory. Things go well for her until she can't remember facts about polar bears for a school project.
Jan 1985
Parents from around the world hold a congress to discuss how to deal with their misbehaving children. All parents come together — only one set is missing, the parents of Sylvester, the best boy in the world. The congress decides to go see him so he can lead the other children by example. Sylvester is truly an exceptional child, but his "being good at all times and under all circumstances" somewhat gets out of hand.
Jan 1989
The sun is shining bright today! The Puppy would like to drink some water to cool off, but his bowl is empty! He goes to question the farm animals to find out where he can quench their thirst.
Jun 1960
An adaptation of the book by Verna Aardema
Jan 1984
The first animated picture made by Jiří Trnka for adults. It is a comic story of a legendary chimney-cleaner who, with the help of a spring from an old lounge-chair, became the terror of the Prague-occupying SS troops in World War II.
Dec 1946
Jan 1992
Feb 1962
A skilled dog is taken in by a circus artist who teaches him various tricks. During a performance, his original owners notice him and his career ends.
Mickey falls through the dark into the Night Kitchen where three fat bakers are making the morning cake and so begins an intoxicating dream fantasy in this animated short adaptation of Maurice Sendak's 1970 Caldecott Honor children's picture book.
Oct 1987
May 1957
Anti-war animation about man's passions for self-destruction by experimenting with dangerous chemicals.
Jan 1959