This text is part of the special Spring Break booklet
Children’s first cinema memories are often those of the big screen. When the magic of the film operates and the eyes of the little ones begin to shine in the darkened room, we cultivate precious memories that we can cherish for years to come. Here are some cinema outings not to be missed during the school break.
Montreal International Children’s Film Festival (FIFEM)
From February 25 to March 5, 2023, FIFEM will present online and in theaters a ton of short and feature films from here and elsewhere to young Montrealers. Among the essentials, we note the films firm coconut And Jules in the land of Ashabut also the animated film Katak, the brave belugathree Quebec opuses that take full advantage of the unique bond between animals and children.
As for toddlers, they will be able to learn about the big screen through the mini-cinéphiles program, a selection of short one-hour animated films, top chrono. At the brand new NFB headquarters in the Latin Quarter, there is a free program of playful and colorful short films from the NFB’s large collection.
Finally, don’t miss the Indigenous Voices program, presented on March 5 at the Cinéma Moderne, a free screening that showcases contemporary short films from all over Quebec and Canada. Are you from the Capitale-Nationale region? See you at the Quebec Family Film Festival, which will take place from March 5 to 10.
Rimouski International Film Carrousel
In Rimouski, we celebrate the 40e edition of the Carrousel international du film from March 2 to 5. This unmissable cinema event for young audiences offers several screenings for children (six years and over) and for the oldest (up to 15 years and over). Among those that pique curiosity (and arouse envy), we note Feet up. Loua virtual reality work that explores the sensitivity of an autistic character, a projection of the classic The tuque war in a swimming pool with water games and thematic animations as well as the program of Funny Birds short films, which will be followed by a workshop for making rockets and meteorites. That promises!
Young people aged 6 to 17 are also invited to create a short animated film during the weekend-long The Magic Lantern workshop, which will teach participants the art of animated creation. The films made during the workshop will then be screened on the big screen during the festival.
In room and online
Outside the festival circuit, we are waiting for the theatrical releases Vic the Viking. The magic sword (February 10), but also firm coconut (February 24), Katak, the brave beluga (February 24), and Yuku and the Himalayan Flower (March 3) which, after their premiere at FIFEM, will follow their usual indoor route throughout Quebec.
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