Jacob, Mimmi & The Talking Dogs.
When her local park and favourite tree come under threat from some big city construction, Mimmi joins forces with her cousin Jacob and a pack of talking dogs to protect the park; proving that anyone, no matter how small, can stand up and make a difference.
About the film.
Available online, 15 Oct - 14 Nov ‘21
$12 / $9 conc (passes available)
2019 | 70’ | Latvia | Latvian & English | Edmunds Jansons
EFFA is delighted to present this repeat screening of Jacob, Mimmi & The Talking Dogs, in partnership with Darebin City Council, as part of our Youth In Action stream.
Note: this film is available with both English audio and Latvian audio with English subtitles.
When the local park is threatened to be destroyed and replaced with skyscrapers by greedy city businessmen, young Mimmi is let down as the adults around her (including her retired-pirate father) refuse to stand in the way of progress to help her protect her favourite tree.
Joining forces with her cousin Jacob, who may or may not have something to do with the skyscrapers’ creation, and a pack of talking (yes, talking!) dogs, Mimmi discovers that sometimes to make a change, standing up and taking action can make all the difference.
Recommended for the young, the young at heart and anyone looking for something a little more wholesome, this beautifully animated film is the perfect tonic during lockdown – absurdly witty, joyously illustrated, and a delight to behold.
If you’re looking for something to make you laugh, tug at the heartstrings, and rouse the young activist inside, Jacob, Mimmi & The Talking Dogs is for you.
My heart has been stolen several times this year, but never more so than by Jacob, Mimmi and the Talking Dogs... It’s hard to express just how utterly lovely this film is. | Chloe Walker, Culture Fly
Canines have much to say in this charming animated movie, a must-see for youngsters | The Australian
Awards.
Lielais Kristaps for Best Animation Film Director - Latvian National Film Award | Golden Butterfly for Best Animated Feature Film - International Competition | Lielais Kristaps for Diena Special Award - Latvian National Film Award