Our Family & Young People‘s programme is a hand-picked selection of enchanting stories that we hope will encourage younger audiences to discover new horizons through festive adventures, mischievous animals, and heartwarming tales.
For information on accessibility and sensory-friendly screenings, see: corkfilmfest.org/access
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Family Gala : Fox and Hare Save the Forest
Family Gala: Fox and Hare Save the Forest (11am, Sat 16th Nov, The Everyman)
Our Family Gala, directed by Mascha Halberstad, is an animated gem for children, following creatures of the woodland as they set out to rescue their friend Owl and save the forest from ruin. This entertaining and heartwarming adventure, enjoyable at all ages, truly has its heart in the right place: friendship and loyalty, solidarity, respect for differences, forgiveness and, last but not least, nature’s preservation. Recommended age: 4+
Watch the trailer here
For information on accessibility and sensory-friendly Family & Young People’s screenings, see: corkfilmfest.org/access
Family and Young People
Well-behaved grown-ups are welcome to accompany eager young film fans to films and events specially selected for our younger audiences, including:
The Magic Reindeer – Saving Santa’s Sleigh by Kari Juusonen, Jørgen Lerdam (Irish co-produced): When his chance to join Santa’s Flying Forces comes under threat, Niko, a young flying reindeer, must undertake some challenging adventures in time to save Christmas! (11am, Sat 9th Nov, The Everyman) Also screening as a part of Super Cine Saturday. Recommended age: 4+
Bambi, A Tale Of Life In The Woods by Michel Fessler:
Adapted, with real animals, from the book ‘Bambi, the story of a life in the woods’ by Felix Salten, this gripping feature recounts the adventures and discovery of a young fawn (11am, Sun 10th Nov, The Everyman.) Recommended age: 4+
Family-Friendly Shorts: We are delighted to present a specially selected programme of fun short films for tots up to early teens. (2.30pm, Sun 17th Nov, Arc Cinema).
Paddington in Peru by Dougal Wilson:
A little bear goes a long way! Paddington In Peru brings Paddington back home to the Peruvian jungle to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy that plunges them into an unexpected journey from the Amazon rainforest to the mountain peaks of Peru. (5.30pm, Fri 8th Nov, Arc Cinema) This is a sensory-friendly special event with surprise activities! Recommended age: PG (8+)
Young Hearts by Anthony Schatteman:
Fourteen-year old Elias realises his true feelings for neighbour Alexander. Confused by his burgeoning feelings, Elias tries to sort out his inner chaos to prove that he is worth Alexander’s heart in this heart-warming festival favourite (3.45pm, Sat 9th, Triskel and 2.30pm, Mon 11th, Triskel). Recommended age: 11+
For information on accessibility and sensory-friendly Family & Young People screenings, see: corkfilmfest.org/access
