Ciné hosts the Third Edition of “Fresh Look” Athens International Film Festival for Children and Youth, which screens international independent movies for children, youth, and families, including short and feature films. The screenings are an introduction to world cinema and to different aesthetics, cultures and realities.
SHORT FILM PROGRAM I
Recommended for ages 5 & up. The short films in this category are mostly visual, without subtitles, with easy-to-comprehend themes and developmentally appropriate messages.
SHOWTIMES: 2:00p - SAT/SUN 4/17-18
LINEUP OF FILMS:
PEPPER
[ Argentina, 2008. Animated, Juan Ortelli, 3min ]
A little bug decides to give a day of peace to every animal and person in the whole world. So he takes a pepper mill and start his hilarious journey and make his idea a completely success.
MOON CHILDREN
[ Switzerland, 2008. Animated, Ursula Ulmi, 5min ]
HOW THE BUNNY DIDN'T TURN TO BE SOMEONE ELSE
[ Russia, 2008. Animated, Ekaterina Bim, 6min ]
I'M HUNGRY
[ Belgium, 2008. Animated, Louis Marie Colon-Delphine Hermans, 3min ]
MASH GO SPLASH
[ Germany, 2008. Elisa Klement, 8min ]
At least the peas Toni has to eat, says her mother. But Toni isn't hungry at all! Maybe the fat mash can help her? But he's very moody today. That's gonna be dangerous, 'cause the mother is quite near...
MIRIAM'S BROKEN PICTURE
[ Estonia, 2009. Animated Puppetry, Priit Tender, 5min ]
In this expertly made film, Miriam decides to take the blame when her younger brother accidentally breaks their parents' wedding photo. Will her brother be able to admit the truth?
THE HAPPY DUCKLING
[ Great Britain-Scotland, 2008. Animated, Gili Dolev, 9min ]
An animated adventure following the antics of a reluctant young boy and the relentlessly happy duck who trails him.
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CELLO
[ Russia, 2008. Animated, Tatiana Kurnaeva, 7min ]
LOST AND FOUND
[ Great Britain, 2008. Animated, Philip Hunt, 24min ]
BIG PLANS
[ Switzerland, 2008. Animated, Irmgard Walthert, 4min ]
Despite the well developed plans, some problems turn up during the construction of an efficient machine. Fortunately, a great idea comes up that can solve the problems.
THE SWIMMING LESSON
[ Belgium-Netherlands, 2008. Animated, Danny de Vent, 8min ]
Jonas' mom takes him to his very first swimming lesson. He is terrified and wants to go home. As he tries to run away, he falls into the deep end of the pool. No one notices him there, so he is left to save himself.
