Counting Sheep

A shy young price seeks solace in overeating rather than attempt courtship. Until he begins to suffer from severe stomach pains. A peculiar doctor advises him to drink the waters of a magical spring every day. But it is a thousand leagues from the palace. The prince must go there alone, on foot, otherwise the water will lose its powers to cure him.

Zibilla, a young zebra adopted by a couple of horses, is the laughing stock of her new schoolmates. She ends up hating her stripes. When she has her stuffed toy stolen, she takes off without a second thought to look for it and that is where her adventures begin...

La Fontaine turns filmmaker is a new film from The Cinema Owl. You will remember how last year, Wake Up and Dream Again invited children from 3 to 8 years old to discover some wonderful stories halfway between the world of dreams and the real world! This time The Cinema Owl has brought back from her travels six short films in the form of fables about animals, each with a strong message. La Fontaine turns filmmaker, in the tradition of our cartoon favourites, is both educational and a lot of laughs.

A session of short films that adapt in an original way popular stories and universal customs among children. Who has not counted sheep to sleep? Or has the sweater turned upside down to go to school? Who has not heard of the stone soup?

'Step by Step' is a set of six short films created by international animators. The stories range from the adventures of a cardboard boy who lives in the ocean, to a man who manages to lower the moon or some jungle animals that are scared by strange noises.

A wealthy banker prides himself on his fortune, but is literally bored to tears with his life. One day he passes by the home of a humble stonemason who tells him he is quite content with his freedom, his rock and his early morning cup of tea."But how can one live without gold?" exclaims the banker, sure that the man shares his love for gold!

Basile is six years old and his granny has just died. He feels he didn’t have enough time to say goodbye to her and is already missing her delicious cookies. One evening, finding her hiding under his bed, he is overjoyed to be able to make some cookies with her. But she has forgotten the recipe! They set off on a journey into the past in search of her recipe, leaving Basile with a memorable image of his grandmother.