PUBLIC PROGRAM - Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form
This series of shorts, narrated by Kate Winslet, captures the importance of friends, family and community in true Christmas spirit.
It's never too early to start to think about the real meaning of Christmas: sharing. In one short, a kindly gnome shares his meal with a hungry fox one wintry day becoming unexpected friends. Then, Mimi and her best friend, Lísa, want to help their neighbors decorate a magnificent tree. Mimi and Lísa set out on a time-traveling journey to restore the charming Christmas lights from long ago, and bring the warmth of holiday spirit. In the last short, Dad always taught young Henry to extend kind gestures, especially over the holidays. One Christmas, he looks to befriend an elderly lady. Narrated by Kate Winslet.
Shorts Program Duration: 63 minutes
Themes: Giving, sharing, empathy, holiday spirit; adventure. Language: This program is presented in English, Norwegian, and Slovak with English subtitles
Geoblocking Notice: This program is only available in the Chicagoland area.
THE CHRISTMAS LETTER (Short Film)
Synopsis: Dad always taught young Henry to extend kind gestures, especially over the holidays. One Christmas, he looks to befriend an elderly woman and discovers that the true spirit is in the giving and not the receiving. Narrated by Kate Winslet.
Program Type: School Program and Public Program – Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form
Geoblocking Notice: This film is only available in the Chicagoland area.
- Year2019
- Runtime27 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryIreland
- PremiereChicago
- DirectorKealan O'Rourke
- ProducerBrian Willis
PUBLIC PROGRAM - Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form
This series of shorts, narrated by Kate Winslet, captures the importance of friends, family and community in true Christmas spirit.
It's never too early to start to think about the real meaning of Christmas: sharing. In one short, a kindly gnome shares his meal with a hungry fox one wintry day becoming unexpected friends. Then, Mimi and her best friend, Lísa, want to help their neighbors decorate a magnificent tree. Mimi and Lísa set out on a time-traveling journey to restore the charming Christmas lights from long ago, and bring the warmth of holiday spirit. In the last short, Dad always taught young Henry to extend kind gestures, especially over the holidays. One Christmas, he looks to befriend an elderly lady. Narrated by Kate Winslet.
Shorts Program Duration: 63 minutes
Themes: Giving, sharing, empathy, holiday spirit; adventure. Language: This program is presented in English, Norwegian, and Slovak with English subtitles
Geoblocking Notice: This program is only available in the Chicagoland area.
THE CHRISTMAS LETTER (Short Film)
Synopsis: Dad always taught young Henry to extend kind gestures, especially over the holidays. One Christmas, he looks to befriend an elderly woman and discovers that the true spirit is in the giving and not the receiving. Narrated by Kate Winslet.
Program Type: School Program and Public Program – Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form
Geoblocking Notice: This film is only available in the Chicagoland area.
- Year2019
- Runtime27 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryIreland
- PremiereChicago
- DirectorKealan O'Rourke
- ProducerBrian Willis