Black Movie for Kids
As the world of images becomes ever more globalized children, like adults, are exposed to increasingly drastic uniformity. Yet it is when we are children that our minds are most naturally open and our tastes form. Convinced of this, the Black Movie festival offers young spectators food for their still lively appetites for discovery: films from all over the world, recent or old, funny or sad or poetic or all these at once, created especially for children or else simply within their reach.This edition of Black Movie for Children focuses on both creativity and quality, and spotlights Eastern European and Latin America countries. Such is the quality of these short films that enjoyment certainly won't be restricted to kids.
As far as screenings with activities are concerned, note the offbeat performance (MovieThon) of the Car de Thon musicians in the Transatlantic program. At the same time and encouraged by their success in previous editions, several neighborhood leisure centers (maisons de quartier and centres de loisirs) will once again present the World Tour 2010 program’s short films, accompanying them with imaginative DIY workshops, exciting world dishes and pastries, and other very pleasant surprises…
As part of its efforts to raise awareness among young spectators, the festival is organizing sessions for primary and secondary school children. And tiny tots haven’t been left out: in partnership with the City of Geneva’s office for “children’s cultural and artistic awakening” (Eveil culturel et artistique des enfants), Black Movie for Children goes on tour through the city’s kindergartens and crèches.
And finally, Altares mexicanos – modeled on the altars that are an integral part of Mexican culture and created by young Geneva schoolchildren for the festival – will be on display at the Maison des Arts du Grütli.
La Petite Taupe
(program length 39', from 2 years)CAC Simon, Sun 14th, 11:30am – Wed 17th, 11:30am, – Sun 21st, 11:30am
The Little Mole was born in the 50s thanks to a clothing factory advertisement. Innumerable episodes followed, as did international renown. Little Mole, with his big round eyes and three strands of hair is a big star in his own country and has seduced young spectators around the world. The bonus: a slew of new adventures to discover.
La Petite Taupe et le jardinier
In the garden a frog has blocked the hosepipe and Little Mole has the devil's own time making sure his flowers don't die of thirst.+ info
La Petite Taupe et le parapluie
Little Mole finds an umbrella that plays all kinds of tricks on him. Luckily, he can count on getting help from other small animals.+ info
La Petite Taupe et le chewing gum
In the middle of the forest litter, Little Mole finds some chewing gum… that he'll have an awful time trying to get unstuck from!+ info
La Petite Taupe et la sucette
This time Little Mole finds something he's never seen before, a lollipop, and discovers what it's for.+ info
La Petite Taupe et la télévision
A TV program suggests putting poison in mole burrows to get rid of them. Little Mole is in danger!+ info
En route for Russia
(program length 23', from 3 years)CAC Langlois, Sat 13th, 2:00pm
CAC Simon, Sun 14th, 11:00am – Wed 17th, 11:00am, – Sun 21st, 11:00am,
Incursion in the land of Russia, with three short films from the 70's, three stories for children and for adults, who will appreciate the second degree. Two master pieces from Youri Norstein, one of the most brilliant directors from the XXth century, and one by Edouard Nazarov, another great name of russian animation.
La renarde et le lièvre
The vixen has taken over the little hare's house. He's going to need support...+ info
Petit Hippo
The small hippopotamus is longing for a playmate...+ info
Le hérisson dans le brouillard
A little hedgehog is lost in the fog. So begins an initiatory journey of friendship.+ info
Pilot films
(program length 46', from 4 years)CAC Langlois, Sun 14th, 2:00pm – Wed 17th, 2:00pm, – Sat 20th, 2:00pm
Last year a firts program of the films produced by Pilot films had been presented in our festival. Born in 1989, Pilot dilma is the first independant studio in Russia. It shelters numerous talents and BLack Movie for Children is proud to present four other short films, in original version dubbed live, which are part of a program focused on traditional fairytales of the different people of Russia (Russians, Tatars, Czechs, Ukrainians, Maris, Armenians, etc...) A great pleasure not to miss!
Yvan le simple
A juicy variation on the well-known theme of two big boys who bully their youngest brother.+ info
Histoires d’ours
In a gentle and tender way, three stories of a bear in the Taïga who changes three animals' fates.+ info
Zhiharka
In a gentle and tender way, three stories of a bear in the Taïga who changes three animals' fates.+ info
Le bélier et la chèvre
A cunning nanny goat and a kindly billy goat manage to terrorize the wolves!+ info
World Tour 2010
(program length 58', from 5 years)CAC Simon, Sat 13th, 11:00am
MQ Asters, Sun 14th, 2:30pm
CAC Simon, Wed 17th, 2:00pm
CL Franchises, Wed 17th, 2:00pm
MQ Acacias, Wed 17th, 2:30pm
CL Chêne Bourg, Wed 17th, 3:00pm
MQA, Wed 17th, 3:00pm
CAC Simon, Sat 20th, 11:00am
MQ Eaux-Vives, Sat 20th, 2:00pm
MQ Champel, Sat 20th, 3:00pm
MQ Eaux-Vives, Sun 21st, 2:00pm
This World Tour is representative of this year's Black Movie for Children program: strong focus on Eastern Europ and Latin America, transit by the extreme south of Africa, mixture of films for children but who will delight the whole family. A contrasted program, with humor declined in various shapes and forms!
Le chapeau du bonheur
The loss of a magic hat and its strange inhabitants... a rollicking visual treat teaches the importance of sharing.+ info
La Plage
Some mischievous and invisible little people disturb bathers taking it easy on the beach.+ info
Casa de Máquinas
A key turns, setting off a chain reaction and starting a captivating choreography of machines.+ info
Medibas
The forest ranger learns that hunters are about to attack his friends the animals. They must be saved; the humor is in the soundtrack...+ info
Ma fin heureuse
All dogs chase their own tails. This one manages to catch his, which changes his life!+ info
Kele
19th century Eskimo drawings for a timeless Eskimo tale laced with Slav humor.+ info
Un vrai sourire d'ami
Someone has stolen the beaver's teeth. Will detective owl and his assistant find the culprit?+ info
Ringo
Having fun with video game esthetics, an astonishing first film from the very inspired collective The Black Heart Gang.+ info
Of laughter and dreams
(program length 60', from 7 years)CAC Langlois, Sat 13th, 11:00am – Sun 14th, 11:00am, – Sun 21st, 2:00pm
Laughter and dreams are both very important in children's imagination... They pave the way in this program.
Le héron et la cigogne
The heron proposes to the stork. And suddenly, she doesn't want to marry him any more... Chase me and I'll catch you! A subtle and funny fable in fine detail...+ info
Pierre et le loup
An exceptional adaptation of the story in a contemporary Russian setting, between realism and icy fairyland.+ info
Viaje a Marte
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The Tale of How
Mixture of Tim Burton, Claude Ponti and English nursery rhymes for a fascinating moment of musical and visual poetry.+ info
Transatlantic
(program length 56', from 8 years)Traverse, Sat 13th, 2:00pm – Sun 14th, 2:00pm,
CAC Langlois, Wed 17th, 11:00am
CAC Simon, Sat 20th, 11:00am
CAC Langlois, Sun 21st, 11:00am
From one side of the Atlantic to the other, the Latin American world and the slavish one. Or how to sail between poetry in Amazonia and absurd humor of Maximov
Malchik
As his life draws to a close, an old horse has a wonderful vision. Magnificent and moving.+ info
Attrapez-le!
A visit to the museum should be quiet, shouldn't It? Well, no! When you don't follow the instructions, it can be very, very bizarre!+ info
Pajerama
An Amerindian is projected into a strange urban world that suddenly materializes out of the forest. A poetic denunciation of the ecological threat looming over the Amazon.+ info
El último golpe del caballero
In parody style, the earthy story of a brave knight and an emprisoned princess who screams and shouts and shrieks...+ info
Provincial school
A day in a little village school... to (re)discover the very special world of Maximov and his absurd humor.+ info
Screenings with activities
MovieThon
(program length 1h, from 8 years)La Traverse, Sat. 13 et Sun. 14, 14:00 (approx. Length: 1 hour)
Réservations: 022 909 88 94 and on www.mqpaquis.chMovieThon? The Car de Thon musicians never really grew up; they specialize in giving free rein to their overactive imaginations by accompanying silent movies. They love drawings and adore cartoons. Nothing like their rhythm and diversity to inspire their exuberance.The Transatlantic program is in their hands... A MovieThon that moves house!
Malchik
As his life draws to a close, an old horse has a wonderful vision. Magnificent and moving.+ info
Attrapez-le!
A visit to the museum should be quiet, shouldn't It? Well, no! When you don't follow the instructions, it can be very, very bizarre!+ info
Pajerama
An Amerindian is projected into a strange urban world that suddenly materializes out of the forest. A poetic denunciation of the ecological threat looming over the Amazon.+ info
El último golpe del caballero
In parody style, the earthy story of a brave knight and an emprisoned princess who screams and shouts and shrieks...+ info
Provincial school
A day in a little village school... to (re)discover the very special world of Maximov and his absurd humor.+ info
World Tour Stopovers
Acacias World Tour
(program length 2h, from 4-9 years + parents)Maison de quartier des Acacias, Wed. 17, 14:30
Reservations advised: 022 342 72 72 Mo.-Tu.-Th.-Fri. 16:00-19:00Quizz, games and riddles, to discover some animals who become live on screen, World Tour and a snack, the Maison de quartier des Acacias is looking forward to welcome children and their parents.
Asters World Tour
(program length 2h30, from 6 years + parents)Maison de quartier Asters-Servette, Sun. 14, 14:30
Reservations advised: 022 734 06 33 orDiscoveries... The Maison de quartier Asters-Servette invites children and their parents or another adult for a sunday afternoon of discoveries with the screening of a selection of short films from the World Tour program, followed by art&craft workshops and a snack.
Avanchets World Tour
(program length 3h, from 5 years)Maison de quartier des Avanchets, Wed. 17, 15:00
Reservations advised: 022 796 24 80The Maison de quartier of the Avanchets joins the Black Movie for Children with the screening of the film Le chapeau du bonheur. Funny hats like those showed in the film will be made by the children after the screening, followed by a snack&music.
Champel World Tour
(from 4 years et family)Maison de quartier de Champel, Sat. 20, 15:00
Reservations advised: 022 789 59 79 orArt and craft from Colombia, screening of films from 18:30 and a russian supper (bortch and blinis) will make this World Tour a more than pleasant event!
Eaux-Vives World Tour
(program length 3h30, from 6 years + family)Maison de quartier des Eaux-Vives, Sat. 20 and Sun. 21, 14:00
Reservation advised: at the Welcome desk, mon to thu 14:00-18:30 + fri from 16:00 to 18:30 or 022 736 72 71, orThe Maison de quartier des Eaux-Vives invites you to start the winter holidays with a treat: for an afternoon, you will discover a surprise country with an association who will represent it. The journey will start with the screening of a film and the making of objects inspired by the film. A snack will then be offered. As a conclusion, a selection of films from the World Tour.
Chêne-Bourg World Tour
(from 5 years)Centre de loisirs de Chêne-Bourg, Wed. 17, 15:00
Reservation compulsory: from the 8th of February, 022 348 96 78The Centre de loisirs of Chêne-Bourg is offering a piñata and a snack. Please reserve, places are rare!
Franchises World Tour
(program length 2h30, from 5 years)Centre de loisirs des Franchises, Wed. 17, 14:00
Reservations advised: Tue., Thu., Fri. 14:00-16:00, Wed. 10:00-18:00 022 340 42 40For the 2010 edition, the Centre de loisirs of the Franchises chooses to halt in Hungria. Children will prepare hungarian pastry and a typical eastern drink before they watch a selection of short films.
After the screenings, a snack will be offered, made of the pastries the children have prepared.