
Directing
Lena von Döhren
Known for
Directing
Credits
13 titles
Born in 1981 in Berlin, Germany. After finishing school, she spent two years travelling the world before studying audiovisual communication in Amsterdam and animation at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Her graduation film, Der kleine Vogel und das Blatt, premiered in the 2012 Berlinale Generation section, as did her three following films about the little bird and, most recently, Tümpel (co-directed with Eva Rust). Her imaginative, poetic films for children also delight adults and have won over 30 international awards, including the Goldener Spatz from the eponymous children’s media festival in Germany.
Known for
NRWhen a lantern lights up on a country road in the jungle, a group of insects goes crazy – which proves to be handy for the hungry bats in a nearby cave.
Bats & Bugs
2026
5.0A fish gets lost in a tidal pool and must win over the sea creatures that dwell there. A fart creates goodwill, and a strong community quickly develops. An underwater adventure painted with the colours and sounds of the sea.
Pond
2025
5.5A little bird leaves its nest in pursuit of a leaf — but when a famished fox follows, the bird learns that sometimes you need to think on the fly!
The Little Bird and the Leaf
2012
6.3"The little bird has plenty of peace and quiet high up in its tree, at least until an unexpected guest shows up. The brash caterpillar's keen on devouring the green leaves that the little bird has cared for so tenderly. During the ensuing showdown, the two fail to notice that someone else is hard on their heels, and this character's craving a more savoury snack."
The Little Bird and the Caterpillar
2017
5.5After the little bird has fluttered across the Generation canvas in fall and winter episodes, a new adventure follows. It is springtime, and the little bird makes the acquaintance of the bees, but the voracious fox is already in pursuit.
The Little Bird and the Bees
2020
NRA short animated anthology film.
Discovering the World
2017
Behind the camera
NRWhen a lantern lights up on a country road in the jungle, a group of insects goes crazy – which proves to be handy for the hungry bats in a nearby cave.
Bats & Bugs
2026
NRWhen a lantern lights up on a country road in the jungle, a group of insects goes crazy – which proves to be handy for the hungry bats in a nearby cave.
Bats & Bugs
2026
5.0A fish gets lost in a tidal pool and must win over the sea creatures that dwell there. A fart creates goodwill, and a strong community quickly develops. An underwater adventure painted with the colours and sounds of the sea.
Pond
2025
5.5A little bird leaves its nest in pursuit of a leaf — but when a famished fox follows, the bird learns that sometimes you need to think on the fly!
The Little Bird and the Leaf
2012
6.3"The little bird has plenty of peace and quiet high up in its tree, at least until an unexpected guest shows up. The brash caterpillar's keen on devouring the green leaves that the little bird has cared for so tenderly. During the ensuing showdown, the two fail to notice that someone else is hard on their heels, and this character's craving a more savoury snack."
The Little Bird and the Caterpillar
2017
6.3"The little bird has plenty of peace and quiet high up in its tree, at least until an unexpected guest shows up. The brash caterpillar's keen on devouring the green leaves that the little bird has cared for so tenderly. During the ensuing showdown, the two fail to notice that someone else is hard on their heels, and this character's craving a more savoury snack."
The Little Bird and the Caterpillar
2017
5.5After the little bird has fluttered across the Generation canvas in fall and winter episodes, a new adventure follows. It is springtime, and the little bird makes the acquaintance of the bees, but the voracious fox is already in pursuit.
The Little Bird and the Bees
2020
5.5After the little bird has fluttered across the Generation canvas in fall and winter episodes, a new adventure follows. It is springtime, and the little bird makes the acquaintance of the bees, but the voracious fox is already in pursuit.
The Little Bird and the Bees
2020
NRA short animated anthology film.
Discovering the World
2017
NRA short animated anthology film.
Discovering the World
2017
6.4It is Autumn; at the end of a branch hangs a red leaf. A little black bird comes along to water it when suddenly, a squirrel nicks the bird's bright green watering can. The bird follows the cheeky thief and so begins an exciting chase through the forest.
The Little Bird and the Squirrel
2015
6.4It is Autumn; at the end of a branch hangs a red leaf. A little black bird comes along to water it when suddenly, a squirrel nicks the bird's bright green watering can. The bird follows the cheeky thief and so begins an exciting chase through the forest.
The Little Bird and the Squirrel
2015
6.7In a clearing, amid tall grasses or in the king's orchard, wonderful worlds lie hidden: enchanting gardens and lush forests often reveal magnificent secrets. Hidden from view, insects, birds and even children enjoy extraordinary adventures.
Jardins enchantés
2022
