The Paper Cinema

Dates: 22-27 May | Location: Barbican, London

The Barbican’s annual celebration of animated film is back with another bravura showcase of the best new animated features and shorts from around the world. With special events, a jam-packed Junior programme, a special focus on the work of influential Czech animator Karel Zeman and distinctive animation workshops for kids and adults and more, they guarantee there will be something for everyone.

‘Re-animate’ is an unmissible chance to see the landmark features and festival hits of the past year, including Metropia (Vincent Gallo, Juliette Lewis), the award-winning Up in 3D and Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr. Fox. The long-running ‘Japanimation’ strand at the Barbican continues with an action-packed anime double bill, introduced by Helen McCarthy, and Japanese film specialist Jasper Sharp screens an exclusive selection of influential pre-war animations, exploring the ‘Origins of Anime.’

For further information, games and competitions visit http://www.barbican.org.uk/animate