The Rotunda Film Discussion Club, the Etiuda&Anima Foundation, and the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków invite you to the fourth installment of the Etiuda&Anima Touring Series—featuring award-winning films from the 32nd Etiuda&Anima International Film Festival (October 14–19, 2025, Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków). The screening will take place on Friday, January 16, at 7:00 p.m. in the Academy’s Auditorium (Plac Matejki 13).
Following the films, there will be a discussion and an online Q&A with one of the filmmakers.
Special Golden Jabberwocky Award for Best Polish Animation
"The Pool or the Death of a Goldfish," dir . Daria Kopiec, prod. Marmolada Films, Poland 2025, 13’48”
A story about a toxic relationship between a mother and her daughter…
Special Golden Jabberwocky Award for the Best Animation School
Q, Dir.: Masataka Kihara, Prod.: Tama Art University, Japan 2025, 7’33”
In the middle of the night, on a mountain road, a man is struck by a motorcycle. That was the signal.
Special Gold Jabberwocky Award for Best Animation School, Special Mention to Lea Vidakovic
Goodbye Waves, dir . Ruihan Yang, Prod.: Tama Art University, Japan, China 2025, 8’30”
A woman is waiting for a man on the seashore.
Peter Lord's Award
Desi Oon, dir . Suresh Eriyat, prod. Nilima Eriyat, India 2025, 8’02”
The film explores the deep connection between Deccani wool, the land, and its people, highlighting its significant cultural, spiritual, and ecological importance. It examines the resilience of Deccani sheep, the traditions of pastoralism, and the sacred role of wool in daily life. Through the story of Balu Mama and his beloved flock, the film contrasts this rich heritage with the current neglect of India’s sheep-raising sector and wool industry. In the face of this decline, it poses a poignant question: Can the wisdom of the past inspire a future in which shepherding and pastoral traditions will once again be valued?
Honor for Marcin Podolec
Humanity, dir.: Tereza Kovandová, Prod.: FAMU, Cinepoint, Czech Republic 2024, 7’44”
A black comedy about something we all do—hating other people for trivial reasons. Life is hard enough without having to put up with other people’s annoying habits.
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