This text is part of the special school break notebook
Festivals, cinemas and television networks are taking over the school break by offering a host of films, series and activities aimed at children and young adolescents.
Montreal International Children’s Film Festival
For the 27e edition, the Montreal International Children’s Film Festival (FIFEM), presented at the Beaubien cinema, returns with a special program for ages 3 to 12. “It’s an opportunity for young people to watch films that they wouldn’t otherwise have access to,” says Jessica Barker, president of the professional jury for three years and who has a special bond with this event. “It’s bustling, it’s moving, there’s popcorn everywhere!” » One of the particularities of this event is the presence in the theater of actor Martin Dion who, since the start of this festival, has provided live narration and voices in French for non-French-speaking films. The program includes an official competition (short films and animated short films), feature films from all over the world, including a special category on German cinema. On the Web, complete information sheets indicate the synopsis, origin and target age for each film, which makes it possible to create a personalized program between parents and children.
Rimouski International Film Carousel
No fewer than 38 short films for children and young adults will be presented during spring break on the Rimouski cultural scene: Cinéma Lido, Coop Paradis and Bains publics. On the program, short films like North Starwhich recounts the passion of a young Innu for observing celestial objects, and whose screening will be followed by a scientific workshop in partnership with The Resourceful. The festival program also includes 11 feature films in competition, including Suzume, presented during a thematic evening on Japanese animation. Cultural diversity is also at the heart of this selection, since the films presented come from 20 countries. Among other prizes, the jury, made up of the public, but also children, teenagers, professionals and Carrousel alumni, will award the Public’s Favorite Feature Film during the closing ceremony. A mini-cinema camp, The Magic Lantern, is offered at Coop Paradis from March 4 to 6.
Télé-Québec
The educational and cultural vocation, which is at the heart of this television network, is reaffirmed during the school break. Young people will also be able to revisit timeless classics: Bach and boot, The war of the tuques, or several feature films inspired by albums by Tintin. In addition to this television programming, there are also off-screen activities, notably in partnership with Montréal en Lumière: karaoke Master key, a quiz game hosted by youth stars from Télé-Québec, and an improvisation show where the channel’s hosts and big names from the National Improvisation League confront each other. “These shows and activities are accelerators of creativity through pleasure and fun,” summarizes Marysol Charbonneau.
Radio-Canada
ICI Explora offers youth programming during spring break, including the series In the footsteps of the giants, which questions the role that size plays in animals. Three episodes in a row on the 1ster March from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. On ICI Télé, many series can be seen every day, including eight episodes from the second season of Mini-Jean and Mini-Bubble from 6:30 a.m. (for toddlers). Six new episodes of the Quebec series The dragouilles will be broadcast at 7:30 a.m. Note that the programming will also be available in the youth zone of ICI Tou.tv.
VAT
Each day of the week will begin with the segment Hello spring break, from 6:30 a.m., with content designed for young people on school leave. The show The cheater will put the spotlight on the young actors of the popular series Red bracelets. Several youth films will also be programmed. Then, a Spring Break section will be presented on Club Illico with films and series for the whole family. Finally, special content will be offered on the TVA + platform, notably the second season of the series The complicated life of Léa Olivier.
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