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International Competition Programme 2: Animated Documentaries + Q&A with filmmakers (15*)

London International Animation Festival 2018

,Barbican Cinema 2
Conan O'Brien discusses “We’re Going to be Friends” by the White Stripes part of LIAF's Animated Documentaries

Persuasive, illustrative and able to get over abstract details in attractive and compelling ways, animation is the perfect tool to document someone’s vision of the truth.

We have noticed an upwards trend in this genre over the last 12 months and to highlight this there are two Animated Documentaries programmes in competition this year – also see Animated Documentaries 2.

This programme features true life stories including the Velvet Underground’s disastrous first public performance, people trying to make sense of Brexit, some serious musings on overcoming anorexia, growing up with a Downs Syndrome brother and many other powerful and absorbing tales.

There is an onstage discussion with several of the filmmakers after the screening. Panellists will be revealed in November.

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Programme

Brexicuted
A variety of British characters, interviewed the day after the UK voted to leave the EU, speak about what motivated their decision.
UK 2018 Dir Chris Shepherd 6min

That Yorkshire Sound
The sounds of Yorkshire from it’s bustling cities to the delicate sounds of the countryside and the hypnotic rhythm of the motorways and train tracks.
UK 2017 Dir Marcus Armitage 3min

Do I See What You See?
Dementia, disconnection and seeing the world differently.
UK 2018 Dir Simon Ball 8min

The Story of Warfarin – Nature
Blood, rats and anticoagulants.
UK 2018 Dir Ed Prosser 3min

Music and Clowns
A moving, humorous and sensitive depiction about caring for someone with Downs Syndrome.
UK 2018 Dir Alex Widdowson 7min

Colorscape Black
A short history of the colour black encapsulating its origins, black holes and a fashion statement.
UK 2017 Dir Matt Abbiss 1min

Conan O’Brien discusses “We’re Going to be Friends” by the White Stripes
An account of a friendship with Jack White and what this timeless song means to children and adults around the world.
UK 2017 Dir Moth Collective 3min

Egg
A woman is locked in her home with an egg. She eats the egg. She repents. She kills it. She lets the egg die of hunger. A brave account of overcoming anorexia.
France/Denmark 2018 Dir Martina Scarpelli 12min

Bike Trip
Two bikers travel 500 miles to ask a question about beer.
US 2018 Dir Tom Schroeder 10 min

Las Del Diente
Girls are weird. Babies are weird. Bodies are extra weird. A film about now, a time when women are tired of choosing between having kids and their careers.
Spain/US 2018 Dir Ana Perez Lopez 5min

The Velvet Underground Played at my High School
In their first performance in 1965, the Velvet Underground changed music and one young person’s life forever.
US 2018 Dir Anthony Jannelli and Robert Pietri 7min

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Barbican Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.