A boy befriends a magical 'garbage man' in this visually dazzling, if oddly rendered cartoon about a city cut off from the outside world.

Ultimately, it's an aspirational and inspirational tale of daring to reach for the stars even when authority figures tell you they don't exist - and the value of having a friend who believes in you, even if they have an umbrella handle for a nose.

Richly animated and surprisingly touching, "Poupelle" is a gem from Tokyo-based Studio4C.

Don't miss your chance to check out this dazzlingly animated achievement!