From adventures in Japan to magical stories to tender tales of growing up, our Family and Young People’s strand opens doors to new worlds for younger audiences.
Check out our Programmer’s Pick, the gorgeous stop-motion animation, Tales from the Magic Garden, presented with a live narration in English by actor and CIFF Family Ambassador Hilary Rose on Saturday 15 November in the Everyman.
Each film includes an age recommendation to help guide your choice. For details on accessibility and relaxed screenings, please visit corkfilmfest.org/access
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TALES FROM THE MAGIC GARDEN (POHÁDKY PO BABIČCE) + LIVE NARRATION
David Súkup, Patrik Paššl, Leon Vidmar, Jean-Claude Rozec | Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, France | 2025 | 71 mins | Fiction
SAT 15 | EVERYMAN | 11:30
Recommended Age: 6+
Three kids spend the night at their grandpa’s house. To fill the silence after losing their grandma, the family’s storyteller, they create their own stories and discover the power of imagination. This uplifting stop-motion film celebrates creativity and its healing magic.
With live narration in English by actor, writer and podcaster, and CIFF Family Ambassador Hilary Rose.
Programmer’s Pick:
“This film is a gift that keeps on giving. A rather unique opportunity to bond with your child around the exhilarating power of imagination and storytelling. Truly special. My son and I love it.” Aurélie Godet, Director of Programming
FAMILY GALA: LADY AND THE TRAMP
(DOG-FRIENDLY SCREENING)
Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske | United States | 1955 | 76 mins | Fiction
SUN 9 | EVERYMAN | 11:00
DOG-FRIENDLY SCREENING!
Like Cork International Film Festival, the tender and thrilling adventures of Lady and the Tramp are celebrating their 70th anniversary… Join us for this rare opportunity to rediscover and introduce your children (and your dog!) to the beloved Disney classic in the beautiful Everyman Theatre, where its great songs and superb, richly coloured animation will shine brighter than ever.
Check out our dog-friendly details and Family Ticket Bundles.
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LITTLE AMÉLIE
(AMÉLIE OU LA MÉTAPHYSIQUE DES TUBES)
Liane-Cho Han Jin Kuang, Mailys Vallade | France, Belgium | 2025 | 75 mins
SUN 16 | ARC CINEMA | 13:30
Recommended Age: 8+
Amélie, a Belgian child in Japan, explores life with her nanny Nishio-san. Her third birthday becomes a turning point, marking the beginning of life-altering events that shape her understanding of the world.
This screening is supported by the French Embassy in Ireland and he Embassy of Belgium in Ireland.
REEL TEENS: FANTASTIQUE
Marjolijn Prins | Belgium, France, Netherlands | 2025 | 71 mins | Subtitled | Documentary
SUN 9 | ARC CINEMA | 17:30 | With Q&A
FRI 14 | ARC CINEMA | 18:00
Recommended Age: 13+
Fanta, a 14-year-old Guinean contortionist, juggles between care for her mom, school and what she loves the most – training in an acrobatic group. Does she want to redouble efforts and join the group’s tour, or move on from her childhood’s passion? A tender look at the age when one starts to make big decisions.
This film is eligible for the Best Documentary Award/Gradam na Féile do Scannáin Faisnéise.
This screening is supported by the Delegation of Flanders to the UK & Ireland and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
FAMILY-FRIENDLY SHORTS
2025 | 52 mins
SAT 8 | ARC CINEMA | 11:30
Recommended Age: 4+
A selection of films for tots up to teens. From ancient Irish tales to sci-fi. Featuring lost sheep, silly birds and… monsters!
THE HIGH KING’S DAUGHTER – Joël Gibbs
LITTLE CAESAR – Amy Tierney
FIRST FLIGHT – Adrian Jaffé
BIRDS OF PARADISE – Tomek Ducki
MONSTER – Eric Glessmann
JUST IMAGINE – Karolis Kveselis
GLITCH – Bonnie Dempsey
Featured image from Little Caesar
SENIOR FILMMAKING WORKSHOPS
SUN 16 | UCC | 11:00 – 16:30
For teens (aged 13–17) who love film and want to make their own, this is your chance to learn from the pros at First Cut! Youth Film Festival.
Get hands-on experience, insider tips, and bring your ideas to life on screen.
In partnership with First Cut! Youth Film Festival.
LOOK@ME YOUTH FILMMAKING PROJECT
SAT 15 | ARC CINEMA | 11:00
CIFF is proud to present a programme of short films created by young people at Cork Migrant Centre with the support of Rethink Ireland’s Impact for Munster Fund. Look@Me is a film education outreach project pioneered by CIFF and offering young people a unique opportunity to develop tools to express themselves through filmmaking.
Free but ticketed. To book, please contact education@corkfilmfest.org
