FACETS 37th Annual Chicago International Children's Film Festival

GRAB MY HAND (Shorts Program)

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Boys and young men learn to find strength in seeking support from others.


Learning from paternal supports strengthens the boys and young men in this collection of shorts. In one short, a long-distance romance needs a little help. In a wild scheme to build a catapult to launch himself across the ocean to his sweetheart, a young boy relies on the help of his enthusiastic grandpa. In another short, Gabriel has one goal: to sing in the local choir. When his father doesn't support this idea, what does it take to turn him around?


Shorts Program Duration: 80 minutes


Themes: Self versus inherited attributes, finding way as the next generation, help from paternal or grandfatherly supports.


Language: This program is presented in English, French, Russian, Hungarian, and Norwegian with English subtitles.


Content Advisory: This program contains Mature Themes.


Geoblocking Notice: This program is only available in the Chicagoland area.

LISTEN PAPA! (Short Film)


Synopsis: A boy reflects on his father's passion for marathon swimming.


Program Type: Public Program - Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form


Geoblocking Notice: This film is only available in the Chicagoland area.

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    13 minutes
  • Language
    Russian with English subtitles
  • Country
    Russian Federation
  • Premiere
    Chicago
  • Director
    Olga Poliektova, Tatiana Poliektova
  • Producer
    Aquarium Films, Zéro de Conduite Productions, CINE-LITTE Productions