Dreams of the Blind Watchmaker: Surrealism and Magic Realism in Czech Animation

November 3, 2011 7:00PM
Plaza Theatre, 82 min, 18+
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Chronicling the history of Czech Animated films, explore a surreal trend in animation – including selections from Jan Svankmajer and more!

November 4, 2011 9:00 PM

Plaza Theatre,  85 MIN, 18+
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We will all die someday.  Explore your morbid tendencies with this package, and ponder the realities and surrealities of death… We’ll keep it short.

November 5, 2011 7:00 PM

Plaza Theatre,  73 MIN, 18+
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Answers to all of your existential questions: love, procreation, career choices, dreams, who to vote for…  Featuring whales, squirrels, chickens, wrestling, and a beetle!

November 6, 2011 1:00 PM
Quickdraw/EM Screening Room  FREE!

Explore the personal creativity and trials of the animator, in this package featuring works by Chris J. Melnychuk and local animators, and the locally connected Helen Hill.

The NFB’s Get Animated! marks World Animation Day with an amazing selection of films: From boldly experimental to flat-out funny, there’s something for everyone. So come join us and Get Animated with these films for families!

Sunday November 6,2011  7:00 PM
Plaza Theatre  Free!

An eclectic collection of entertaining new animation films, from the whimsical to the experimental.  Watch the newest films by Calgary Animators Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis, Koji Yamamura and more!