2D animation/UK/5’40”/2014. Dir: Dotty Kultys
In a dull, organized world a curious girl longs for some colour and joy — against the wishes of her rule-obeying mother. When the girl follows a strange cat that doesn’t fully fit into society’s black and white standards, she discovers a boisterous underground filled with life. She decides to introduce it to the surface. Japan Premiere!
Bio:
Dotty Kultys is a Polish filmmaker with a strong background in theatre. She graduated from the MA Animation course at the University of the West of England in 2015. She writes and directs animated stories for inquisitive viewers, no matter their age. With a strong background in theatre, she likes to bring a hand-made quality to her works, which come with a certain dose of naivety. She enjoys experimenting with seemingly unfitting styles and focusing on characters who usually get overlooked.