There is a lot one could say about animation in Europe, but above all, there is no consistent European animation. It is as disparate as the various countries involved. Audiences will certainly recognize American or Japanese animation, but in Europe, it can range from Czech, Polish, and Hungarian to Greek, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and British. Animation in Europe provides a comprehensive review of the history and current situation of animation in over 20 European countries. It features numerous interviews with artists and producers, including rare documents and firsthand accounts that illustrate the rich history of animation in Europe. Additional features include

. An extensive chronology with key events in European animation

. A Who's Who of producers, directors, writers, and animators working in Europe

. An examination of the origin of European animation and its influence

Animation in Europe is the first book devoted entirely to this topic and, therefore, will be of value for animation buffs as well as practitioners and researchers.

Rolf Giesen - Dr. phil. German Film historian, screenwriter who specialized in VFX and animation, lecturer and collector. He shared his knowledge through numerous university and public lectures, cinematheque exhibitions, monographic, historiographic, and lexicographic books such as Acting and Character Animation. Award for Outstanding Contribution to Animation Studies, 32nd World Festival of Animated Film - Animafest Zagreb 2022.

There is a lot one could say about animation in Europe. But above all, there is no consistent European animation. It is as disparate as the various countries involved. Audiences will certainly recognize American or Japanese animation but in Europe, it can range from Czech, Polish, Hungarian, to Greek, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and British.

Animation in Europe provides a comprehensive review of the history and current situation of animation in over 20 European countries. It features numerous interviews with artists and producers, including rare documents and first-hand accounts that illustrate the rich history of animation. Additional features include:

• Provides an extensive chronology with key events of European Animation.
• Details a Who's who of producers, directors, writers, and animators working in Europe.
• Examines the origin of European Animation and its influence.

Animation in Europe is the first book devoted entirely to this topic and therefore will be of value for animation buffs as well as practitioners and researchers.

Introduction

Austria

Baltic States

Belgium

Bulgaria

Czechoslovakia/ Czech Republic and Slovakia

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Great Britain

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Zagreb (Croatia)

Summary

Instead of an Afterword

A Who's Who of Producers, Directors, Writers and Animators Working in Europe