Movies Similar to A Wooden Toy Dreamed of Paper Boats

La Linterna Mágica a la Inquisición(2009)

Andrew Oehler, illusionist and tailor's apprentice, born in Germany, departs to travel the world in search for his dreams. He takes his magic lantern and finally arrives in Mexico in 1805 bedazzling people wherever he goes. Can a few lights and mirrors provoke the wrath of the Inquisition?

Academy Leader Variations(1987)

Twenty animators from the U.S., Switzerland, Poland and China express their friendship with and love of animation in a series of animated variations on the standard countdown.

Corpse Bride(2005)

In a 19th-century European village, a young man about to be married is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious corpse bride, while his real bride waits bereft in the land of the living.

Apocalypsis(2018)

Set in a parallel universe entering a black hole, a woman reading the book of Revelation has visions of regeneration during Anthropocene.

Missing Link(2019)

The charismatic Sir Lionel Frost considers himself to be the world's foremost investigator of myths and monsters. Trouble is, none of his small-minded, high-society peers seems to recognize this. Hoping to finally gain acceptance from these fellow adventurers, Sir Lionel travels to the Pacific Northwest to prove the existence of a legendary creature known as the missing link.

The Invisibles(2014)

A day in the life of the homeless on the streets of LA, the ones that survive or live in a different reality, youngsters with a broken dream, war veterans, drug addicts, lonely people with no family, victims of the economic or emotional crisis.

Michelangelo(1976)

Animated short film of Michelangelo set to Beethoven Symphony No. 5 - I. Allegro con brio.

Éclats d'Orphée(2002)

Film directed from the play "Orpheon", directed by François Tanguy, played by the Compagny of Raft.

Tides to And Fro(2010)

Morning outflow and evening inflow of the sea change a tide of life of the coastal small town.

The Strings(1996)

A parable about the fragility of relationships. Love is sought, found, tested, lost...

Ninety-Five Senses(2022)

A heartfelt depiction of a man facing his own mortality while reflecting on the grave mistakes of his youth.

Learning Disabilities in Primary Care(2022)

People with learning disabilities often experience worse physical and mental health. This film is a starting point to address these inequalities.

足洗邸の住人たち。 OAD(2010)

Stopmotion(2024)

Ella Blake, a stop-motion animator struggling to control her demons after the loss of her overbearing mother, embarks upon the creation of a film that becomes the battleground for her sanity. As Ella’s mind starts to fracture, the characters in her project take on a life of their own.

How the Telephone Talks(1919)

"All sounds travel in waves much the same as ripples in water." Educational film produced by Bray Studios New York, which was the dominant animation studio based in the United States in the years surrounding World War I.

Prometheus(1966)

Allegory of men's use of fire to kill, when it was given by Prometheus to help them.

The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction - First Storyboards, in Motion Short Director(2002)

Storyboard showcase of Anno's ghibli museum short.

Understanding the Law: The Worm(2000)

In this animated short, Mrs. Popcorn is shocked to discover a worm in her canned drink. When the beverage company refuses to accept the blame, she's outraged! An intrepid consumer, Mrs. Popcorn takes the company to court for negligence. Understanding the Law: The Worm is episode two in a series of short films designed to demystify everyday aspects of Canadian civil law. Wry humour and a whimsical style make this informative series lively and memorable.

Joy of Love(1966)

This melancholy piece about the metamorphoses of love and the eternal dissatisfaction of human beings with what they have was inspired by the lyrics of the French song "Plaisir d'amour."

Noon(2015)

A silent short about a moment in the day.