The short films:

Up in Heaven

  • Year: 2026
  • Country: Spain
  • Director: Nicolás Sole
  • Duration: 15min

At his grandmother’s funeral, a four-year-old boy is told the dead become angels in heaven. Hoping to retrieve her, he becomes a pilot and searches in a small plane. Finding her on a cloud, he ties her to bring her home, but she refuses.

Chocolat Chaud

  • Year: 2022
  • Country: France
  • Director: Evelyne Peter
  • Duration: 5min

Three children come across the notion of grief and try to find answers through a tale from Papua New Guinea, telling the creation of death itself.

Uncle Antlers

  • Year: 2016
  • Country: Canada
  • Director: Carla Veldman
  • Duration: 5min

Sometimes saying goodbye to one another also marks the end of an era. For example, the end of childhood. For some imaginary friends, that’s when it’s time to move on. But every friendship leaves its mark on you for life.

Dede is Dead

  • Year: 2023
  • Country: Czech Republic
  • Director: Philippe Kastner
  • Duration: 8min

Philippe’s dog Dede is always there – whether she’s curled up on the bed, playing in the garden or sitting on the sofa with the family. But one day, Dede is no longer there, and the boy is left alone with his grief. Yet just because Dede is dead doesn’t mean she’s gone for good.

Extra info

Saying goodbye makes you sad, but death makes children curious. Time heals all wounds, but some people need more time than others. This was a theme that GC Ten Weyngaert explored in order to screen a tailor-made series of animated films.