Today, animation films of such industry mastodons as Disney, Pixar and DreamWorks are heard. But there are many decent animated films that few people know about.
Song of the Sea (2014)
A very expressive and vivid picture directed by Tomm Moore, who has already managed to surprise the world with his work "The Secret of Kells". The story will tell about the dangerous, but fascinating adventures of a girl - Selka and her brother. "Song of the Sea" is based on Irish myths and traditions. The cartoon has received many awards and was nominated for an Oscar.
Apprentice of the Monster (2015)
Japanese animation is gaining more and more hearts around the world. She is loved for her singularity and beauty. This animated film tells about the growing up and formation of the boy Ren, who, by chance, finds himself in a parallel world inhabited by monsters. There he finds a martial arts teacher and from that moment his adventures begin. The director was Hosoda Mamoru.
Moon Keeper (2014)
This is a cartoon about great friendship. Myun, Glim and Sokhon, not looking at their differences, embark on a dangerous journey to save their world and return the Moon to its place. The picture turned out to be very emotional. The unusual structure of the world and interesting character design does not let the viewer go until the very end. The animated film is the product of a collaboration between the United States and France. The directors are Alexander Eboyan and Benoit Philippon.
Zucchini Life (2016)
Franco is a Swiss animated drama film directed by Claude Barras. And it will not be dedicated to great and great adventures. But the cartoon will tell about the life of children in an orphanage, show their experiences and relationships. The picture is made in the technique of stop-motion animation, which adds a special charm and drama to the story.
Mechanics of the Heart (2013)
French animated musical film based on the novel of the same name by Matthias Malzieu. When the protagonist, Jack, was born, his heart refused to beat due to the extreme cold. To prevent the boy from dying, it was decided to replace the heart with a clockwork. Everything would be fine, but Jack grew up and Jack fell in love. The painting has a slightly dark style and muted colors, but this only better emphasizes some of the absurdity and fabulousness of the story.