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International Competition Programme 4: Playing With Emotion (15*)

London International Animation Festival

I'm OK part of LIAF's Playing With Emotion

This programme takes a look at all aspects of emotion – love and hate, sadness, anxiety and confusion.

Subjects range from a poetic depiction of female sexuality through the ages, the wounds of heartbreak and trauma in the First World War, a wild adventure to find a stolen heart, and the awkwardness of puberty – when your best friend becomes something more.

Programme

Between the Shadows
In a surreal world where hearts can be deposited in banks so people can avoid falling in love, Natalia sets out on adventure with a man to help him find his stolen heart.
Portugal 2018 Dir Alice Guimaraes, Monica Santos 13min

I’m OK
In 1917, Austrian artist Oskar Kokoschka was in hospital, injured and shell-shocked from World War I, and heartbroken from the end of a famous love affair.
UK/Canada 2018 Dir Elizabeth Hobbs 6min

Bloeistraat 11
A summer friendship is tested when puberty knocks on the door, bodies start to change and an awkwardness descends. 
Belgium/Netherlands 2018 Dir Nienke Deutz 10min

Simbiosis Carnal
A poetic journey through the history of desire and sexuality where female pleasure, long ignored and repressed, takes pride of place.
Belgium 2017 Dir Rocio Alvarez 10min

Love He Said
San Francisco, 1973. Underground poet Charles Bukowski reads his poem ‘Love’ to a wild audience. They witness a broken man searching for love.
France 2018 Dir Ines Sedan 6min

Him & Her
This long-distance relationship is kept on track by the power of imagination and the fantasy of a magical treehouse.
Germany 2018 Dir Nathalie Lamb 8min

Cyclists
The cycling season is nearing its grand finale. During the final race, two men are competing for more than the Grand Trophy; they are fighting for the affection of a lady and fulfilment of their erotic fantasies. 
Croatia 2018 Dir Veljko Popovic 7min

Double Portrait
A gorgeously hand-painted romantic picture of everlasting love, loss, separation and worldwide adventures.
UK 2018 Dir Ian Bruce 6min

Impossible Figures and Other Stories 111
A middle-aged woman and man meet in a waiting room. He helps her take off her black fur coat that covers her naked body. The game of seduction begins.
Poland 2018 Dir Marta Pajek 12min

Waaah
A baby cries and cries and cries. And then what? There is no substitute for the ultimate pacifier. 
Japan 2018 Dir Sawako Kabuki 1min

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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.