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Barry Purves, one of the most popular authors of contemporary puppet animation, likes to adapt the classics of world literature and music. In the 1990s, he came up with a precisely animated and emotionally impressive version of Verdi’s Rigoletto. Rigoletto, the pimp for the Duke of Milan, tries in vain to keep his daughter from the debauchery of the corrupt court.

In this recent film by the French animation group Illogic uniting six young filmmakers focusing on CGI animation, nature conducts an extraordinary symphony during the night – a symphony of many animals that came to perform. A realistic rendition adds another dimension to this incredible spectacle.

For many years, French filmmaker Hélène Ducrocq has been specialising in films combining music, poeticness and wildlife. Her latest film, captivating for both children and grown-ups, is no different. An enthusiastic team of colourful earthworms, worms and other earth insects build their subterranean labyrinths to the sound of rhythmic singing.

This witty puppet slapstick with an unexpected ending takes place in the noble setting of an opera which is putting on a very moving performance. The story seems so touching that the audience may flood the theatre with their tears. Apart from its theme, the film stands out with excellent timing and a sense for the absurdity of the situation.

Willy is looking for his grandmother, who has mysteriously disappeared. He finds out that the fairy-tale town of Nix has turned into a scary place dominated by an omnivorous monster. The boy sets out on a journey to save his grandma, the town and all fairy tales. This musical, inspired by Tim Burton’s films, offers quality 3D animation. Two of the characters were voiced by director Terry Gilliam and singer Tom Waits.