Yakari, le film
Yakari, a Spectacular Journey
By Xavier Giacometti & Toby Genkel, 2020, 82′, animation, in French with English subtitles, Ages 6 to 10
Enter the world of the bravest little Sioux boy Yakari adapted from the Franco-Belgian comic book series, written by Job and illustrated by Derib. With his tribe’s move to follow the migrating bison imminent, Yakari sets out on his own to follow the trail of Little Thunder, a wild mustang said to be untamable. On his journey, and alone for the first time in his life, Yakari will make magical encounters and undertake a great adventure through breath-taking but treacherous landscapes.
Calamity, a Childhood of Martha Jane Canary
By Rémi Chayé, 2020, 82′, animation, in French with English subtitles, Ages 8 to 12
1863, United States of America. 12-year-old Martha Jane and her family are headed West in search of a better life. After her father is hurt in a serious accident, Martha Jane takes charge of her siblings and learns to drive the family wagon. She has never felt so free. In the wild, she discovers herself and a world which shapes her… revealing the mythical and slightly mysterious Calamity Jane.
Les Malheurs de Sophie
Sophie’s Misfortunes
by Christophe Honoré, 2016, 106 mins, feature, in French with English subtitles, Ages 8 to 13
Adapted from Ségur’s books, the film tells the story of Sophie who isn’t the model little girl one would like her to be. She cuts her mother’s fish into tiny pieces, just misses burning herself wading through quicklime and tortures her wax doll. In one word, Sophie is constantly up to no good!
Chien Pourri, la Vie a Paris!
Stinky Dog, Happy Life in Paris !
By Stéphane Aubier, Davy Durand & Vincent Patar, 2020, 60′, animation, in French with English subtitles, Ages 4 to 9
Once upon a time, there was a naive and passionate Parisian dog named Stinky Dog. With his faithful alley companion Chaplapla, Stinky Dog roams the streets of Paris with his nose to the wind. No matter what disasters he causes, Stinky Dog always lands on his feet! So much so that the other dogs start to find it suspicious…Discover the poetry of Paris with the crazy adventure of Stinky Dog and his friends.
Tempête
Ride Above
By Christian Duguay, 2022, 120′, feature, in French with English subtitles, Ages 12+
Au Revoir les Enfants
Goodbye Children
By Louis Malle with Gaspard Manesse, Raphael Fejtö, Francine Racette, 1987, 104′, feature, in French with English subtitles, Ages 12+
Garnering no less than 7 César awards including Best Film and Best Director, Louis Malle’s semi-autobiographical film is one of the greatest accounts on the Second World War and the German Occupation. This richly detailed, immaculately acted film traces the friendship between two 12 years-old, one from a wealthy Catholic family through whose eyes the events are seen, the other a Jewish boy hidden by the priests, his identity concealed.
Nina & le Secret du herisson
Nina & the Hedgehog’s Secret
By Alain Gagnol , 2023, 80′, animation, in French with English subtitles, Ages 7+
Brought by the creators of A Cat in Paris and Phantom Boy, this clever film exploring how children perceive adult problems is not to be missed. Nina, a 10-year-old girl, whose father has always entertained with stories about a hedgehog, finds her life turned upside down when her dad loses his job. As she hears rumours of a treasure hidden in his old factory, she and her best friend embark on a wild adventure.
Ernest & Celestine en Charabie
Ernest & Celestine Trip to Gibberitia
By Julien Chheng & Jean-Christophe Roger, 2022, 80′, animation, in French with English subtitles, Ages 6+
Ernest is an ursine troubadour dedicated to a life of music and art, and his constant grouchiness is softened by the creative whims of his mouse friend Celestine. When she accidentally breaks his beloved violin, they must take a long voyage to Ernest’s country of Gibberitia, home to the only artist who can repair it. But when they arrive, they are shocked to discover that all forms of music have been banned for many years, and a land once known across the world for its incredible musicians has fallen silent. It is up to Ernest and Celestine and their new friends, including a mysterious masked outlaw, to bring music and happiness back to the land of bears. .
A la Belle Etoile
Sugar & Stars
By Sébastien Tulard with Riadh Belaïche, Marwan Amesker, Loubna Abidar, Patrick D'assumçao, 2022, 100′, feature, in French with English subtitles, Ages 15+
From an early age, Yazid has been passionate about baking. Shuffled between foster care and home throughout his childhood, he developed a strong temperament. But to succeed in the elitist world of pastry-making, the young man has to learn to control himself. From Épernay to Monaco to Paris, he will work with the greatest pastry chefs to become the best, and try to make his dream come true by winning the world pastry champion competition.
Divertimento
By Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar, 2022, 110′, feature, in French with English subtitles, Ages 14+
Classical symphonic music is everything for 17-year-old Zahia Ziouani and her twin sister, Fettouma. Nevertheless, living in underprivileged Parisian suburbs in 1995 with their Algerian background, they struggle arduously to approach their dreams of becoming an orchestra conductor and a cellist.
Driven by determination, passion and courage, and with the fierce support of their parents, they fight against discrimination and prejudice, going as far as creating their own orchestra, Divertimento. Directed by Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar (A Good Man, Heaven Will Wait) the film is inspired by the life of Zahia Ziouani, one of the few worldwide renowned female conductors.
