IFI Age Recommendation: 4+

A collection of fantastic mostly dialogue-free short films from around the world, specially curated for our youngest film fans. Explore tales of unexpected friendship, musical animated animals and more in this exciting programme.

Short Tales 1 will also be presented as a relaxed screening in Cinema 2.

Enjoy some free play and craft in the foyer after the show. Art and recycled materials provided.

Screening as part of IFI Family Festival 2025.

SHORT TALES 1 + 2

Animanimusical

All of the Animanimals come together for a musical
performance. Hopefully they can make a beautiful
harmony, but they each have their own unique style…

Germany/No dialogue/2024/Julia Ocker/03:28

Mushroom’s Life

A mushroom hunter and his faithful canine companion
roam the forest in search of a tasty treat. A family of
flies, however, have made their home inside a
mushroom and must try their best to hide their home!

Latvia/No dialogue/2024/Evalds Lacis/ 08:00

Dancing in the Rain

As a young girl living in the big city falls asleep, she
hears the sound of heavy rain falling outside. This rain
prompts a dreamy journey into a water-filled world,
led by some mischievous mice.

Japan, Taiwan/No dialogue/2024/Chao-chun Yeh/06:27

With Each Passing Day

An old mouse, named Mrs. Piedade, lives alone –
usually drinking tea with her neighbours and
reminiscing about her past adventures. One day, she
decides she wants to go back to the mountain and
return to her adventurous ways.

Portugal, Slovenia/No dialogue/2024/Emanuel
Nevado/10:55

Mojappi – It’s Mine

Three chaotic birds, collectively called ‘Mojappi’,
devise a devious plan to devour a delicious desert –
pancakes! Unfortunately, they’ll have to steal them
right from the other birds’ plate…

Japan/No dialogue/2024/Nijitaro/03:12

Open Éire

Dáire is a six-year-old with a huge imagination and a
dream of becoming an animator. As he doodles and
sketches, his drawings come to life and portray the
history and culture of Ireland.

Ireland/No dialogue/2025/Walter Giampaglia/03:00

Eureka!

A pair of aliens traverse the galaxy, determined to
help out on planets that have less evolved technology.
This usually works out to everyone’s benefit – until,
that is, they stumble across a planet where things
don’t go to plan…

Belgium/No dialogue/2024/Kris Borghs/09:54