Children's Film Festival Seattle 2024

Myths and Legends (Ages 14+)

Expired February 11, 2024 7:59 AM
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7 films in package
Balam
Itzel, a young girl of Mayan descent, goes on a camping trip with her father deep in the jungle. While wandering, she discovers a jaguar in captivity and, without hesitation, frees the majestic animal. As the furious poacher chases her away, Itzel stumbles upon a mysterious Mayan city. There she’ll discover a magical jaguar, a mysterious vision, and wonders unimaginable.
Chocolat Chaud
Three children explore grief and try to find answers through a tale from Papua New-Guinea about the creation of death itself.
Sulayman
A warrior confronts a mysterious menace from the forest in order to protect his village.
Thaba Ye
Under the shadow of a mysterious mountain in a remote part of South Africa, where legends of the local Bapedi people say that those who go there never come back, Thato has to face her fears in order to save her sick brother.
Morchang
Somewhere in the deserts of Rajasthan, a family of nomadic musicians travel ceaselessly from village to village. 9-year-old Sawar, frustrated with being always on the move, discovers that the magic and wisdom that lie within his community's folk tales will help him change the course of his family's fate.
How the Metlika Coat of Arms Was Created (Kako je nastal metliški grb)
The story of an evil countess, a castle, and two ravens, and how a little town called Metlika got their coat of arms.
Oren's Way
A clever princess must capture a magical Golden Fox in order to save her kingdom from eternal sadness. On her journey, she conquers obstacles – the last of which reveals a hidden truth about herself.

Travel across time and cultures with this collection of mythic short films. Learn from legends about ghosts, grief, magic, and mayhem.


This program will also screen in person at NWFF on Sunday, Feb. 4 at 5pm! VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON, and HYBRID (virtual AND in-person) Festival Passes are available.

Itzel, a young girl of Mayan descent, goes on a camping trip with her father deep in the jungle. While wandering, she discovers a jaguar in captivity and, without hesitation, frees the majestic animal. As the furious poacher chases her away, Itzel stumbles upon a mysterious Mayan city. There she’ll discover a magical jaguar, a mysterious vision, and wonders unimaginable.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    10 minutes
  • Language
    Spanish
  • Country
    Mexico
  • Premiere
    Seattle
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Director
    Guillermo Casarin
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