Around The World in Animation
From Japanese Anime, Western African folklore, revolutionary French animation or the brightest talents to come out of Canada and Australia, CinéGuernsey will lead a journey of discovery 'Around the World in Animation'.
Sun 7th Oct 2007 - 10:00AM at Candie Museum Frossard Hall
My Neighbour Totoro (Tonari no Totoro)
Japan 1988 (English version) Animation / Adventure / Family / Fantasy. 86min. UK cert: U
Director: Hayao Miyaki
Two young girls, Satsuke and her younger sister Mei move into a house in the country with their father to be closer to their hospitalised mother. Satsuke and Mei discover that the nearby forest is inhabited by magical creatures called Totoros which they soon befriend leading them into a magical world of enchantment and adventure.
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Sun 7th Oct 2007 - 11:45AM at Candie Museum Frossard Hall
Kirikou and the Sorceress (Kirikou et la sorcière)
France / Belgium / Luxembourg 1998 (English version (original French)) Animation / Family. 74min. UK cert: U
Director: Michel Ocelot
In a tiny village in the west of Africa a special boy named Kirikou is born. His mother tells him how an evil sorceress has dried up their spring water and eaten all the men and boys of the village except for one. Brave little Kirikou decides he will accompany the remaining warrior and sets off to confront the terrible witch. Kirikou's bravery may be the last hope for the survival of his village.
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Sun 7th Oct 2007 - 01:30PM at Candie Museum Frossard Hall
Canadian Shorts
Canada 1990 (English) Animation / Comedy. 55min. UK cert: U
Director: Various
Highlighting the abundant talent of Canadian animators, 4 specially chosen short films will excite, amuse and enthral viewers of all ages. Meet Mr Edgar the Cuckoo, Frank the Wrabbit, a boy desperate for his hockey team's sweater and Noel Noel a misguided billionaire.
Sun 7th Oct 2007 - 02:45PM at Candie Museum Frossard Hall
Fantastic Planet (La Planète sauvage)
France 1973 (French/English subtitles) Animation / Sci-fi. 72min. UK cert: PG
Director: Rene Laloux
Set in a far distant world the story follows the plight of the human-like beings known as 'Om' who have been domesticated by the gigantic Draag race to be controlled as their slaves. Terr, an Om, armed with some of the Draags own technology strives to escape his masters and lead his fellow humans to freedom.
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Sun 7th Oct 2007 - 04:15PM at Candie Museum Frossard Hall
Australian Panorama
Australia 2007 (English) Animation / Various. 72min. UK cert: 16
Director: Various
Whether side splittingly hilarious, employing a documentary style or gothic inspired, the short films in this line up represent a range of styles, genres and techniques that are a testament to the vibrancy of current creativity in animation in Australia. Courtesy of Melbourne International Animation Festival.
Tickets: £5 adults, £4.50 CinéGuernsey members, £3 children. All Day Pass (to all 5 continents represented): £15 adults, £13.50 CineGuernsey members, £9 children
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