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Notebook Presents: Children’s Cinema +10am pre-film collage-making workshop (U)

Family Film Club

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In partnership with MUBI’s Notebook magazine, a programme of experimental films for children and a free pre-film workshop in the cinema café from 10am!

We’re pleased to be partnering with Notebook, a magazine devoted to the art and culture of cinema, published by MUBI. Taking inspiration from the feature The Notebook Children’s Cinema, published in Notebook’s latest issue, this short film programme has been curated by parents to inspire and delight curious young minds.

Come along for an interactive screening with some unexpected surprises—and prepare to be blown away by the different images, rhythms, and moods on screen. It’s the perfect chance to engage little ones in watching something new and different in a relaxed environment with the lights higher for little ones and drawing along with the films encouraged!

Tagged with: Cinema family film club

Runtime: approx 45min

Age suggestion: 4+


This film has been locally classified as U – but assessing suitability of any film is the responsibility of parent/guardian. Please see www.bbfc.co.uk for more information on film ratings and content. 

Please note: This screening is for families to attend as a group. Adults (over 18s) can only enter auditorium if they are bringing a child. Children (under 18s) can only attend if accompanied by an adult.

For our youngest film fans in the audience who may not be familiar with a cinema space - the lights in the auditorium will dimly lit during the film and the film sound will be kept on the low side. Babes in arms of 18months and under can be brought in on adults’ laps, but children over 18months need a seat purchased for them. 

This screening will allow movement/noise from young film fans, but please be mindful of other audience’s experience (and please switch off phones!) If your little one needs a break from the screening, please note we do have a selection of books, games and toys in the cinema foyer for you to use.

The Family Film Club programme aims to screen films from a range of countries, styles and times, introducing a young audience to historical/archive content as well as the latest new releases. 

 

 

Film Programme

Cockaboody

Faith Hubley and John Hubley, 1974, USA, 9 min 

 

A Chairy Tale

Norman McLaren and Claude Jutra, 1957, Canada, 12 min

 

Amazing Fantasy

Ana Vaz, 2016, Brazil, 3 min

 

Fade to Black

Amer Albarzawi, 2015, Syria, 1 min

 

Owl

Kelly Reichardt , Christopher Blauvelt, USA, 4 min

 

Coloured Pencils 

Avo Paistik, 1973, Estonia, 9min

 

Animal Beatbox

Damon Gameau, 2011, Australia, 3 min

 

Bowl, Garden, Theatre, Marble Game

Suzan Pitt, 1970, USA, 7 min 

 

Ñam 

Elena Duque, 2014, Spain, 2min

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