Commendation of the Ecumenical Jury, Oberhausen 2024 (Children's and Youth Film Competition)

"Lulina and the Moon" is a playful exploration of one of life's major transitions that many children worldwide encounter. It follows a young girl as she grapples with this change by immersing herself in drawing and retreating into a parallel fantasy realm. As she moves between fantasy and reality, she discovers that the imagined monster may actually represent a friendly and joyful new reality. The film is beautifully crafted, expressive, and vibrant, showcasing a captivating Droste effect or 'double' animation. It features a talented young animator who brings the protagonist's inner world of fears and desires to life.

Festivals

70th International Short Film Festival Oberhausen
On 5 May 2024, the prizes of the 70th Oberhausen International Short Film Festival were awarded at the Festival Cinema Lichtburg. The Ecumenical Jury in the International Competition awarded its prize to the German-Chinese film "O ma" (Before Then) by Xie Mengzhu, while the Ecumenical Jury in the Children's and Youth Film Competition honoured the Japanese-American production "The Old Young Crow" by Liam LoPinto. The Grand Prize of the City of Oberhausen went to Chinese director Wang Zhiyi for his film "Chūn Èr shí sān".

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