DEFA-Studio für Trickfilme

The very first images in the film set unprecedented standards in East German animated film: a Buñuelean eye that fills the entire screen, real-life sequences of fleeing animals and a sound collage running contrary to what is seen on the screen. This also extends to the protagonist of the film, a head on a foot without a body or arms who pads wearily through the depressing surroundings. Upon seeing various figures in the sky, he begins to copy their movements. To his surprise, he himself manages to grow wings and takes to the skies. But his attempt at flight ends in a sobering manner however, as it is revealed that flying creatures are just restricted in their range.

Caliph Harun al-Rashid was turned into a stork by a power-greedy rival. Only with the help of his wise vizier and a beautiful princess is he able to escape the spell. Based on a fairy tale by Wilhelm Hauff.

Puppet animated film based on a fairytale by the Brothers Grimm.

This short animation collage uncovers the financial backing of the Chilean Junta bosses by the US. Screened at the 1976 Oberhausen Int. Film Festival.

Two neighbours argue about which one of them should get rid of a pile of rubbish.

Animated short film based on the Andersen tale.

This short, animated piece of agitprop fiercely expresses the hopes of the Chilean people.

The song of the sirens, sitting on the rocks, attracts to her kingdom sailors from beyond: Greeks, Vikings, Pirates ...

Two hands prepare a paper cutting... They create a tailor made from black cardboard and let him go into a paper world. He comes alive and together with the scissors, which created him, he wanders around.

Three men shipwrecked on a desolate island are granted a helpful gift by a mermaid, only to misuse it entirely.