These 8 films from 6 different countries have been chosen especially for children aged 8 and upwards and include themes such as friendship, resilience, and self-discovery. They are films for the young but also the young at heart with several laugh-out-loud moments alongside tales that tug at the heart-strings. Here you will meet charismatic characters such as a hard-working ant, a young girl and her dog who share a cosmic experience, a little hamster who befriends a giant plant creature and many others in a series of stunning visuals showing that animation is the best tool to transform the everyday into the magical. Recommended age PG

Narrated by Bella Ramsey. After being raised on a pig farm in the UK, Matilda the pig decides to undergo a brave and daring escape in order to save herself and her piglets. However, the farmers have a different plan for Matilda and set out to bring her back.

Matilda and the Brave Escape

Since the death of his dog, 16-year-old Paul has given up drawing the fantastic adventures in which they were heroes. But his little sister insists that he completes an unfinished drawing.

The Empty Panel

The tender tale of a hard-working Ant and her little red egg.

Little Story

When little Nora's parents split up, the Earth splits in two. She now has to juggle between both hemispheres to visit them. The problem is, the backpack she's carrying is getting heavier and heavier...

In Between

The story of Eva Marty and her dog Kubko, who rediscover each other thanks to an unexpected catastrophe. They get the opportunity to share an incredible, literally cosmic experience together.

Everything we Missed

A girl unexpectedly bumps into her childhood best friend and finds herself torn between rekindling their lost connection or letting the moment slip away forever.

Passing By

In a world recovering from a disaster, a little hamster meets a giant plant creature afraid to go outside. Together they face new challenges, and make a plan to re-flourish the land.

The Little One and the Giant

Tension boils over when a neighbour goes next door to borrow a saucepan.

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