One day a father remembers a childhood passion that he had to give up. Nostalgia gives rise to the idea of a Christmas present for his son – and the game can begin again.

Vladimir Leschiov’s Comeback, screened in competition at this year’s Annecy International Animated Film Festival, is at once literal and figurative regarding its titular description of “coming back”. It is an experienced, message-laden and concise memory of the artist’s childhood and winter motifs, brought to life in watercolours.