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Bookwyrms (2026)
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Bookwyrms (2026)

Genre
Animation
Release Date
May 9, 2026
Studio
Hochschule Luzern (HSLU) Design & Kunst/Animation
Official Site
https://www.swissfilms.ch/en/movie/bookwyrms/b5e532bc7c4244e59d778d12d4a9a04e
Genre
Animation
Release Date
May 9, 2026
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
005 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Hochschule Luzern (HSLU) Design & Kunst/Animation
Official Site
https://www.swissfilms.ch/en/movie/bookwyrms/b5e532bc7c4244e59d778d12d4a9a04e
Director
Jessica Eugster, Benjamin Gilli, Mona Joana Gassner
Producer
Jürgen Haas

In this charming animated short, directed by Jessica Eugster, Benjamin Gilli, and Mona Joana Gassner, a quiet library becomes the stage for an unexpected adventure when a young bookworm discovers that the stories she loves are more alive than she ever imagined. The protagonist, a shy and imaginative girl, finds solace among the dusty shelves, where she can escape into fantastical worlds. Her peaceful routine is disrupted when she notices a mysterious creature lurking between the pages—a tiny, winged being that seems to feed on the magic of words. As she follows this elusive "bookwyrm," she is drawn into a secret, hidden realm within the library, where books are not just objects but living, breathing ecosystems. The central conflict arises when she must protect this fragile world from a force that threatens to silence all stories forever. With a whimsical and gentle tone, this five-minute animation blends fantasy with a heartfelt message about the power of imagination and the importance of preserving the stories that shape us.

GENRE: Animation YEAR: 2026