Belmont World Film's Family Festival

International Films for Young Hearts (shorts)

Expired January 23, 2024 4:59 AM
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A collection of exquisitely animated films from Europe about nature, caring, friendship, and more that will warm everyone’s hearts. Films include:


Pond by Lena von Doehen about a community of sea animals that support each other in a tidal pool.

Suzie in the Garden by Lucie Sunková, about a little girl who meets a black dog that helps her discover a mysterious garden and the woman who owns it.

Cats Are Liquid by Natálie Durchánková, a film full of funny scenes that prove that cats (contrary to general belief) are actually not solid, but liquid.

The Day I Became a Bird by Oscar winner Andrew Ruhemann, about a boy who becomes fascinated by a girl who only has eyes for birds. To get her attention, he comes up with a rather unusual plan.

Rainboy by Barbara Brunner, about a boy who plants rain drops and harvests clouds, until he gets in to a run in with the sun.

To Be Sisters by Anne-Sophie Gousset & Clément Céard, about two sisters who share an extra something (winner of the Young Audience Award at the Annecy Film Festival).

  • Year
    2023 & 2022
  • Runtime
    52 minutes
  • Language
    English, Wordless
  • Country
    Czech Republic, Switzerland, France, United Kingdom
  • Premiere
    Various
  • Note
    Age 5-12
  • Director
    Various
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