May 21, 2011, Saturday - Childish Films at Central Library

Location: Pohlad Hall, Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall

Flying Through the Air

Watch a selection of wildly creative Polish animation for children from the 1960s and 70s with all manner of colorful forms and playful characters. Come early to listen to live Polka music before the program.

Cat And Mouse, Wladyslaw Nehrebecki, National Audiovisual Institute, 1958. 8 min. A mad, mod chase begins after a mouse, by mistake, brings to life a drawing of a cat.
An Adventure in Stripes, Alina Maliszewska, National Audiovisual Institute, 1960. 11 min. A love story about two unusual black and white striped elephants.
Button, Theresa Badzian, National Audiovisual Institute, 1964. 7 min. Colorful, crafty stop-motion animation featuring buttons.
Enchanted Triangles, Stefan Janik, National Audiovisual Institute, 1972. 9 min. Two children frolic through an ever expanding geometrical world of triangles.
If You Spot A Cat Flying Through The Air, Daniel Szczechura, National Audiovisual Institute, 1971. 5 min. If you spot a cat flying through the air, don't be surprised! 

This activity is made possible in part by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota Legislature and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Refreshment sponsor: Whole Foods Market. Series sponsor: Target, Jagged Edge, Weston Woods Studio. Media Sponsor: Minnesota Parent. Activity Sponsor: Minnesota Center for Book Arts.