01/02/2008

Animated feature Fear(s) of the Dark [+see also:
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Fear(s) of the Dark, directed by several big names in animated film, is a minority Belgian co-production by La Parti Production. The film will screen out of competition.

The official selection includes both Asian and European titles; four Eastern films and four European co-productions: Nocturna [+see also:
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European cinema is also represented out of competition by Spanish director Miguelanxo Prado’s De Profundis [+see also:
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Anima is hosting a showcase of young German animated film talent, a panorama of Polish animated film, a homage to the Fleischer Brothers (Popeye, Betty Boop) and, as always, a Great Animation Workshop as part of Europalia. In addition, the festival is organising Futuranima - a series of professional gatherings involving numerous workshops - to be held from February 7-9.

(Translated from French)