Eternal Hunting Grounds

With the distinctive technique of using multi-level glass tables, Norwegian animator Elin Grimstead has created a darkly mystical fairy tale. A girl and a boy seek to remove death from the world as they create their own funeral rites for the dead animals they find.

Directed by Elin Grimstad, Eternal Hunting Grounds leans on a strong ensemble — Morten Espeland, Hildegun Riise — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2016.