Family & Young People

Subtitled, Fiction, Recommended Age: 4+

A unique experience to share with your child(ren), ‘Bambi, the story of a life in the woods’ is adapted, like the Disney classic, from the book by Felix Salten. What it won’t share with the famous animated film though, is the bitter-sweet taste left by a story in which the depiction of loss was unusually intense for a family film. Michel Fessler’s film is gentler and features.. live animals!

A soft voiceover narration guides children through the cycle of life in the company of Bambi, a young fawn, surrounded by his mother and the animals of the forest: his friend the raven, the rabbit, the raccoon…

He discovers the world of trees and their secrets. Every day, his mother teaches him to grow up strong. But when autumn arrives, Bambi ventures out into the open when hunters separate him from his mother forever. From then on, Bambi has to learn to live on his own. Never too far away from his childhood friend Faline.

Friendship, respect and the discovery of oneself and others, as well as the notion of danger, are poetically explored in this film adaptation written as a hymn to nature.

SF: This screening will have additional accessibility for young people with sensory sensitivities.

SUN 10 | EVERYMAN | 11:00

Fiction, Recommended Age: 4+

In his third adventure, the flying reindeer boy Niko’s biggest dream is to become a member of Santa’s Flying Forces. But he gets challenged by the super talented reindeer girl Stella who shatters that dream. Niko has to decide between trust and loyalty.

After a tearful goodbye, Niko leaves his family behind to take his place next to his father, Prancer on Santa’s Flying Forces. For Niko, it’s a dream come true: to become a hero, like his father. But Stella an unknown challenger arrives, to compete for Niko’s spot. Despite their competitiveness, Niko admires her, and invites Stella to show her where Santa’s sleigh is hidden. However, on the night before Christmas Eve, Stella steals it. Gutted by Stella’s betrayal and desperate to appease his angry father, Niko heads to the Frozen North to recover the sleigh. Accompanied by his loyal friends, flying squirrel Julius and weasel Wilma. In the ensuing battle, between The Flying Forces and The Storm Forces. Niko and Stella split off to prevent the sleigh from being destroyed. As our heroes face grave danger, difficult choices are made that change Christmas forever.

The film’s co-producer Moe Honan will be attending the screening and will introduce it.

Relaxed Screening: This screening will have additional accessibility for young people with sensory sensitivities.

Also screening as part of Super Cine Saturday at Cinemax Bantry, Gate Midleton & Mallow, and the Regal Cinema Youghal on Saturday 16th November.

SAT 9 | EVERYMAN | 11:00

Fiction, Recommended Age: PG (8+)

Sensory-Friendly Special Event Screening with Surprise Activities!

A little bear goes a long way! Paddington In Peru brings Paddington back home to the Peruvian jungle to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, now a resident at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family and Mrs Bird in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mysterious disappearance plunges them into an unexpected journey from the Amazon rainforest to the mountain peaks of Peru.

SF: This screening will have additional accessibility for young people with sensory sensitivities.

FRI 8 | ARC CINEMA | 17:30