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Family & Young People

Animation Gala: Julián

Showtime: Fri 20 Nov at 10:15, Sun 22 Nov at 14:00

MTU Cork School of Music, MTU Cork School of Music

90 mins

Ireland, Canada, Luxembourg, Denmark

Louise Bagnall

Wide-eyed Julián is about to spend the summer with a grandmother he barely knows. He is amazed to discover her treasure-trove apartment, his own Caribbean heritage and the lively Brooklyn community he is surrounded by. But most surprising of all, Julián discovers that he is, in fact, a mermaid! From the Academy Award® nominated director Louise Bagnall comes a joyful story of discovery and celebration, inspired by the acclaimed children’s book Julián is a Mermaid by Jessica Love. A colourful, contemporary addition to Cartoon Saloon’s remarkable body of work.

Family Gala: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

Showtime: Sat 21 Nov at 11:30

The Everyman

84 mins

United States

Duwayne Dunham

**** Dog-Friendly screening!! **** A family leaves their three pets behind while they go on a vacation. The pet - a fun-loving American bulldog pup, a hilarious Himalayan cat, and a wise old golden retriever - assuming that they have been abandoned, set out on an adventurous journey to reunite with their owners.

Family-Friendly Shorts

Showtime: Sat 14 Nov at 11:30

Arc Cinema - Screen 2

59 mins

Various

A selection of animated films, and one live action short. Featuring adventurous mice, slovenly rats, curious foxes and an important message you must see to bee-lieve!

Junior Filmmaking Workshop (8-12 y.o)

Showtime: Sat 07 Nov at 10:00

UCC Film & Screen Media Auditorium

180 mins

Look@Me Outreach Filmmaking Project - World Premiere Shorts Screening

Showtime: Sat 14 Nov at 12:30

Granary Theatre

80 mins

Various

CIFF is proud to present a programme of short films created by young people at Cork Migrant Centre with the support of Community Foundation Ireland.

Lucy Lost

Showtime: Sun 15 Nov at 11:30

Arc Cinema - Screen 2

85 mins

France

Olivier Clert

Lucy Lost, based on the Michael Morpurgo book Listen To The Moon, and set during the First World War, is a tale of friendship, courage and belonging. Its extraordinary, unusually sophisticated animation captures both the wild beauty of the sea and the fragile inner world of its heroine, moving seamlessly between reality and dream.

Mouse

Showtime: Sun 15 Nov at 16:45, Sat 21 Nov at 15:15

Arc Cinema - Screen 6, Arc Cinema - Screen 6

120 mins

United States

Kelly O’Sullivan, Alex Thompson

Callie and Minnie’s relationship is suddenly upended at the start of the summer before their senior year of high school. As Minnie begins to navigate a new and uncertain reality, she forms an unlikely connection with Callie’s mother (Sophie Okonedo). A tender coming-of-age story about friendship, loss and finding yourself.

Senior Filmmaking Workshop (13 - 17 y.o)

Showtime: Sun 08 Nov at 11:00

UCC Film & Screen Media Auditorium

330 mins

Special Screening: The Cat in the Hat

Showtime: Sat 21 Nov at 14:30, Sat 21 Nov at 14:45

Arc Cinema - Screen 2, Arc Cinema - Screen 4

91 mins

United States

Alessandro Carloni, Erica Rivinoja

Meet the Cat in the Hat you don’t know! In the wonderfully whimsical tradition of Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat comes to the big screen in his animated theatrical feature film debut, an all-new, epic adventure with an edge, where mischief, magic and mayhem reign supreme.

The Mystery Package

Showtime: Sat 14 Nov at 14:30

Arc Cinema - Screen 2

80 mins

Norway, Denmark

Silje Evensmo Jacobsen

Live narration in English by Hilary Rose. For 22 years, a mysterious Christmas package has arrived at a Norwegian family’s home, always bearing gifts and the same enigmatic message. Now, young detectives Edle and Brage set out to discover who sends it. Activity: bring a mystery present do be donated at Christmas, and participate in our partner Pinocchio toy store's raffle!

UCC Puttnam Scholars 2026: A Little Closer

Showtime: Thu 19 Nov at 17:00

Triskel Cinema

45 mins