What happens when a lynx takes a trip to the big city? Have you heard about the elephant that dreamt about riding a bike? And what happens with children's toys forgotten on the bus?

In this short film program you will see many inventive stories that are animated with different techniques. The films can give you inspiration on how to create exciting animated stories yourself, and have been shown at several well-known international film festivals. The animated shorts have a playful aesthetic and no dialogue, perfect for the youngest children.

The Owl and the Star (Director: Anna Kuzina, 2020, 5 min)

High up in the clouds lives an owl that looks after the stars. Suddenly one of the stars falls from the sky and right into the hands of some curious children.

The Grumpy Bear (Director: Marina Moshkova, 2020, 6 min)

A grumpy polar bear lives alone in an igloo. One day, he is visited by his cousin, the brown bear. Would you have opened your home to someone who wants completely different things than yourself?

The Spirit in the Apple Tree (Director: Alla Vartanyan, 2020, 11 min)

In the garden of an old man stands a beautiful apple tree. One day, a magical plant creature decides to move into the tree.

In spring 2022, the Cinematheque in Oslo visits Kunstnernes Hus Cinema!

In connection with the renovation of Filmens hus, the Cinematheque in Oslo will be closed for large parts of 2022. From April onwards, they will therefore arrange their Children's Cinematheque program at Kunstnernes Hus Cinema. In addition, there will be hand-picked titles from film history and some screenings connected to the art film concept The Dream that Kicks. The films are shown with introductions.