"Kino Susidiv" in collaboration with the Centre for Audiovisual Culture Kino Úsmev ("Cinema Smile," Košice, Slovakia), presents a selection of Ukrainian animation for the whole family — the best festival hits that captivate both children and adults alike.
This special screening has been adapted to meet the needs of individuals on the autism spectrum. We aim to create a safe, comfortable viewing environment with reduced sensory stimuli and minimised potential stress factors.
Our goal is to provide an inclusive space where everyone can feel comfortable and secure. We’ve ensured that the information is clear and accessible, and we’ve taken into account the needs of viewers with diverse sensory and social experiences.
GUM
Director: Olha Makarchuk
Country: Ukraine
Duration: 8
Chewing gum is an exile that no one pays attention to and constantly adjusts to circumstances. An accidental encounter with a plastic bag changes her life, and the gum begins to dream of something more.
Forrest Song
Director: Andriy Naumenko
Country: Ukraine
Duration: 2
This film about what people are focusing on and what they sometimes miss.
Marvellous Monster
Director: Serhii Melnychenko
Country: Ukraine
Duration: 22
Girl Sonya lives on the outskirts of the forest. She goes to school, learns to play the flute, takes care of her grandmother, but she lacks friends. When the boredom becomes excessive, the pink monster Chu appears. They immediately become friends, but their joys do not last long - the other two monsters pick up a new girlfriend. Sonya decides to find Chu and goes to the forest, where she finds herself in a world of unusual monsters playing musical instruments. Will Sonia return her friend Chu?
Bridge to the city
Director: Klym Klymchuk
Country: Ukraine
Duration: 4
Once upon a time the small bridge perched near small town. A lot has changed since then, but the bridge remembers old times and can tell us about it.
Fears
Director: Nata Metlukh
Country: Canada
Duration: 2
Fears are visible as constant companions of their owners. These creatures can make people's lives more difficult, but they can also be very useful.
Awkward
Director: Nata Metlukh
Country: USA
Duration: 4
In this film, I aimed to highlight the everyday social awkwardness people encounter, adding a layer of embarrassment and a dash of absurdity.
Little girl with fish tail
Director: Serhii Melnychenko
Country: Ukraine
Duration: 15
An average girl finds herself in a fantastic world. She goes on a journey where she has numerous adventures. But the journey makes the girl think about issues that worry everyone, regardless of age.