What do a baker, a squirrel, and a talking dog have in common? They all appear in this magic selection of mostly dialogue-free short films from various directors and countries, especially chosen for our youngest viewers.

Perfect for a first cinema trip too!

IFI Age Recommendation: 4+

Who’s Wrong? 

Teddycat is excited to bring her favourite toy to showand-
tell, but she starts to feel jealous when Little Dog
shows up. A beautifully animated tale from Sweden*, narrated by Stellan Skarsgård.

Master Painter Ernst

Ernst the squirrel is hiding away his acorns to snack on
later and immediately forgets where he has buried them.
Can he find his buried treasures?

Three Trees

Three tree friends learn about what makes each
of them unique as the seasons change over a year. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg.

Axinos

A little girl tries her best to protect her beloved sand
sea turtles from the busy summer beach. Directed by Anna Maria Kakona (aged 7!)

Nube

Noma, a puffy white cloud has to keep her daughter cloud from getting lost in
rain and help her stay afloat.

Baking with Boris

Boris is a baker beloved by the village who one day can’t stop
sneezing. How will he manage to keep up his baking?

Starlight Sojourn

Inspired by indigenous knowledge from the Yukon, featuring fish,
birds, and animals traversing a dreamlike
night-time landscape.

The Swineherd

A hilarious adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s
classic tale, featuring a young swineherd and his
magical pot.

• Subtitles on Who’s Wrong? will be read aloud

Short Tales 1 (Relaxed Screening) at 11.05, in association with As I Am, Ireland’s Autism Charity.

See our more details on our Short Tales 1 programme here.

Screening as part of IFI Family Festival 2024.