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The Boy and the World (PG*)

Family Film Week

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Two people stand atop a wrecked car in a landscape looking out on a city.

A rare delight on the big screen – we’re hosting a special 10th Anniversary screening of the Oscar nominated animation from director Alê Abreu.

Without dialogue, we follow a young boy’s journey from his home in the countryside to strange lands. Visually ravishing animation sweeps the audience along as the boy searches for his father, but also finds his way to cotton fields, to robotic factories, to city slums, to futuristic worlds in the sky. Touching on themes of environmentalism, industrialisation, political upheavals and family bonds – this is an utterly unique adventure.    

Tagged with: Cinema Family Film Week 2024 family film club

Brazil 2014 Dir Alê Abreu 80min (No dialogue – the language heard in the film is Portuguese spoken backwards)

Age recommendation 7+

Please note: This screening is for families to attend as a group. Adults can only enter auditorium if they are bringing a child. Children can only attend if accompanied by an adult.

Ticket prices

£2.50 under 18s, £5 adults

(No group discounts or difference between adults/children)

No unaccompanied adults / No unaccompanied children

No membership required.

*Excludes £1.50 booking fee

11:30am Free Workshop

11:30am – 14:00pm

Working with artist Fatima Rodriguez, this workshop is designed for families to engage in a creative, hands-on activity exploring the themes of the animated film The Imaginary and Boy and the World.

Families and Children will craft their very own magical wands using natural and recycled materials. The wands will represent not only the magic seen in the films but also symbolize the power of friendship and collaboration, as participants can 'enchant' their wands with positive qualities such as kindness, loyalty and teamwork.

Let our screens bring you closer

So come for a date… come alone… come with your grandparents… come with your little one… Come and let our screens bring you closer.
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