Apricots

A boy spends a day at the seaside with his uncle.
He learns the power of nature and the sea through adventures he experiences as he plays.
Based on a poem by Uzi Geffenblad.

The films has received 4 international awards and it’s the first Swedish film EVER to be published on DVD! (according to TM).

Apricots, Zigzag Animation

Original title : Aprikoser
Year of release: 1996
Length: 11 minutes
Technique: Cut-out
Age: For kids from 4-8
Directors: Lotta and Uzi Geffenblad
Screenplay: Uzi Geffenblad
Animation and Artwork: Lotta Geffenblad
Sound & Music: Uzi Geffenlad
Voice: Alva (Alef) Geffenblad
Format: 35-mm


 “Välgjort in i minsta detalj ” Boel Gerell, Sydsvenskan
TTTT “Konstverk för små cineaster” Louise Lagerström, SVT Text

The film can be found in different DVD’s. Both as a”bonus film” forAmong the thorn“, as a part of a compilation of three of our films (incl. Wing gets lost and Aston’s Stones) in a Swedish program calledTre med känsla för de småand in a French DVD calledPetit à petit(Arte editions).

An exhibition with original backgrounds and animation parts, framed in a 100×70 cm. wooden frame.
The exhibition has been touring France and has been shown in various museums and galleries.
Here are some of the items -> 

We often get the question “How did you make the sea?”
Here’s a short video where Lotta is demonstrating the construction of the sea.

This is how is the sea in Apricots is made

The film was financed with supported by the Swedish Film Institute (SFI) commissioner Bitte Eskilsson and a generous pre-sale to te Swedish Television (SVT), Helena Sandblad.