Margot and Marguerite are 12-year-old girls who seem no different from any other youngsters with the usual family and peer problems. While they appear to have similar faces and body shapes, they wear different clothes and hairstyles, but the biggest difference between them is that one lives in 1942 and the other in 2020. When the girls crawled into a wooden chest they were magically sent into each other’s timeline, and because the girls look so similar their family and friends do not notice the swap.
The Worlds Around Us
Our world is richly infused with opportunities for discovery and revelation. This shorts reel will get you thinking about expanding your horizons beyond what meets the eye. The stories told here include: a raccoon discovering a flashlight in the forest; a cat with a duck problem and a fish store that was once part of Providence. Multi-national / In English or no dialogue / 75 min / 8+
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Cat Lake City
Percy Cat is looking forward to a relaxing day in CAT LAKE CITY – the cats´ vacation paradise. But one cat’s vacation is another duck’s opportunity to seize the day! (or blanket!)
Germany, 2019 / no dialogue / Antje Heyn / 7 min / Animation.
Six Musical Notes
Things are not always what they seem, sometimes it’s what you make of them. If Lili decides to follow the six little notes, it might be the greatest journey she’ll ever make.
France, 2019 / in French with English subtitles / Toma Leroux / 7 min / Live Action.
Keeper of the Fishes
Keeper of the Fishes is a story of a man who at an early age fell in love with fish. George Goulart operated a small aquarium store in Providence, RI and was known in town as the “Fish Dr.” His passion for fish goes beyond making their aquariums beautiful. He understood them in his own way and made sure to educate his customers on how to give fish the best lives possible. George proved day in and day out, that he was…The Keeper of the Fishes.
USA, 2017 / in English / Carla Ricci / 8.5 min / Documentary.
Traces
Over the seasons we follow a logger and his horse in the depths of the Ardennes forest, and see him live his passion through the eyes of an odd young girl…
Belgium, 2019 / in French with English subtitles / Sébastien Pins / 12 min / Live Action.
Legend of Toto
Somewhere in the middle of the desert there is an eagle named Toto. Toto does anything he can to protect his precious egg, but suddenly, a new threat appears. A snake invades Toto’s territory.
USA, 2019 / in English / Blanca Montoya / 2 min / Animation.
Small Spark
A small mouse loves reading books on adventures. When the reading candle goes out and the matchbox is empty, it’s her turn to live a of adventure in search of a small spark.
France, 2019 / no dialogue / Julie Rembauville / 3 min / Animation.
Slum Angel
Angel, a young girl living in an impoverished Ugandan community, inherits supernatural powers. Along with her best friend Abdul, a quick-witted street boy, the pair help neighbors in need with solving the mysteries they encounter.
USA-Uganda, 2019 / In Swahili with English subtitles and English /Julia Barnett / 8.5 min / Live Action.
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In Lisbon a German couple find themselves forced to be conductors of a runaway street car with a baby on board.
France, 2019 / no dialogue /Otalia Caussé, Geoffroy Collin, Louise Grardel, Antoine Marchand, Robin Merle, Fabien Meyran / 5 min / Animation.
Bagold!
When a girl makes a magical discovery in her egg box, she sets out to discover which of her chickens laid the golden egg and whether she should sell it.
Australia, 2019 / in English /Andrew O’Keefe / 5 min / Live Action.
Dolls Letters
A little girl loses her favorite doll, and, in order to soothe the child, an unfamiliar postman invents an incredible story.
Russia, 2016 / no dialogue /Natalia Grofpel / 6.5 min / Animation.
Raccoon and a Light
The title says it all!
USA, 2018 / no dialogue / Hanna Kim / 4 min / Animation.
Like Playing
The three children give free rein to their imagination while collecting metals, plastics and cartons that they sell at the end of the day to buy a bowl of tasty soup.
Peru, 2018 / in Spanish with English subtitles / Berenice Adrianzen Zegarra / 20 min / Live Action.
Pasiones
Breve sinopsis de la colección:
Personas con una pasión tan fuerte que viven, practican o dedican más esfuerzo a su objetivo que a cualquier otra cosa que conozcan. Inspírate, ¡haz cosas! Esta bobina incluye a un muralista que quiere inspirar la acción creativa, dos niños palestinos que necesitan un carné de fútbol más para su colección y un flamenco que lo da todo en las anillas de gimnasia. ¿Cuál es tu pasión?
Plurinacional / En inglés o con subtítulos en inglés / 75 min / A partir de 10 años / (una escena con blasfemias)
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Pólvora
¡Un hombre se queda sin té de pólvora y pasa un mal rato intentando conseguir más!
Francia, 2019 / sin diálogos / Romane Faure, Nathanael Perron, Léa Detrain, Benoît de Geyer d'Orth, Pei-Hsuan Lin, Anne-Lise Kubiak / 5,5 min / Animación.
ATHLETICUS: Anillos de gimnasia artística
¿Un flamenco rosa consigue una gran puntuación en las anillas de gimnasia...? ¡Aquí hay gato encerrado!
Francia, 2019 / sin diálogo / Nicolas Deveaux / 2 min / Animación.
Las piernas de Maradona
Durante el Mundial de 1990, dos jóvenes palestinos buscan "las piernas de Maradona", la última pegatina que les falta para completar su álbum mundialista y ganar un Atari gratis.
Alemania-Palestina, 2019 / en árabe con subtítulos en inglés / Firas Khoury / 20 min / Live Action.
Mi carta a los petroleros
Papilou es un niño nigeriano de catorce años que vive al borde de un terreno muy contaminado. Su patio trasero contiene miles de litros de petróleo crudo debido a una fuga en una tubería. Afectó a los alimentos que se cultivan a su alrededor. Obligó a su familia, ahora separada, a trasladarse a la ciudad. Papilou quiere que se limpie la contaminación por petróleo. Escribe una carta a Shell Oil, responsable de la contaminación. Una protesta tiene que empezar en algún sitio.
Países Bajos-Nigeria, 2019 / en inglés / Xander de Boer / 15 min / Documental.
Katapult
Durante la caída de la Unión Soviética, Nana, de trece años, llega de América a un pequeño pueblo cerca de Budapest, donde conoce a Gau, un chico de su edad del que se hace amiga inmediatamente. Cuando su visita a Hungría llega a su fin, los amigos tienen que despedirse con dolor. Océanos aparte, Gau urde un plan para reunirse con Nana... ¡¿utilizando una catapulta?! El amor no tiene límites.
Hungría, 2019 / en húngaro con subtítulos en inglés / Balázs Szövényi-Lux / 27 min / Live Action.
Confort
El dormitorio en el que creciste puede quedarte pequeño, pero en realidad nunca lo dejas atrás.
Australia, 2019 / sin diálogo / Matthew Koh / 4 min / Animación.
Cinco minutos hasta el mar
La madre dicta su decreto: antes de volver al agua, tiene que hacer una pausa y sentarse tranquilamente durante cinco minutos. Para la niña, esos cinco minutos parecen horas. El tiempo se ralentiza a su alrededor mientras observa a los bañistas disfrutar de un día de playa.
Rusia, 2018 / en ruso con subtítulos en inglés / Natalia Mirzoyan / 7 min / Animación.
199 pequeños héroes: Cynthia de Burundi
Cynthia, de 12 años, vive en la zona más pobre de Burundi. Sus padres murieron de malaria. Sus días empiezan yendo a buscar agua sin desayunar. Camina kilómetros hasta la escuela para recibir una educación con la esperanza de convertirse algún día en diputada.
Alemania-Burundi, 2018 / en kirundi con subtítulos en inglés / Lina Luzyte / 12 min / Documental.
Spirit: Una historia marciana
La NASA buscaba pruebas de vida en Marte. Esa búsqueda comienza con el agua, y la búsqueda de agua comienza con el estudio de las rocas y el suelo. Esa fue la misión histórica de los rovers SPIRIT y OPPORTUNITY. Esta es la historia de SPIRIT.
EEUU, 2019 / en inglés / Stimson Snead / 10,5 min / Animación-Documental.
Raised since infancy at a German astronaut training facility can lead to some interesting personality traits. Self reliant, confident and one of a kind could all be said to describe 11 year old Rocca. With her father on a space mission she must now attend a normal school for the first time. Her carefree and uber-confident ways instantly stand out. From the class bully to the homeless man she befriends on the way to school, the world around Rocca can’t help but be changed by her fearless optimism and caring for others as she herself learns to adjust to the new world around her.
Germany / 2019 / German with English subtitles / 101 min / Ages 10+ (early life tragedy, bullying, some profanity)
Their swords drawn and mighty laser guns at the ready, Sune, his younger brother and his best friend Sophie regularly embark on epic fantasy battles. Yet as the summer holidays draw to an end, ten-year-old Sune has a different challenge waiting for him in the real world: a new classmate, whose name is also Sune. This new boy is making quite an impression on the other students and even Sophie too! In fear of losing Sophie to his namesake and eventual nemesis, Sune decides to reinvent himself, with tumultuous consequences. Sometimes being yourself IS the best way to be!
Sweden / 2018 / In Swedish with English subtitles / 89 min / Ages 8+ (mild profanity)
BABE is celebrating its 25th anniversary year!?! (We couldn’t believe it either.) As Roger Ebert wrote about this unique and amazing film, “BABE is a movie made with charm and wit, and unlike some family movies it does not condescend, not for a second. It believes it is OK to use words a child might not know…and instead of the usual contrived melodrama of most kids’ pictures, this one develops a story that depends on the character and upbringing of the animals involved. It knows things, and teaches lessons.” Enuf said!
Australia / 1995 / in English / 91 min / All Ages
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG has been charming audiences for 50 years! To mark its anniversary, PCFF introduces a new generation to this classic Ian Fleming story and Roald Dahl screenplay that takes us to faraway lands, introduces us to characters named Truly Scrumptious, Caractacus Potts, and the vehicular star, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! To those that may wonder, just what is a Chitty Chitty Bang Bang? Well it’s the name of a “fine four-fendered friend” who can fly, float, and drive by itself. Dick Van Dyke and Sally Ann Howes croon the most memorable songs one movie can possibly contain. Van Dyke quipped, “We’re going to out-Disney Disney!” and the film ultimately received a nomination for an Oscar, two Golden Globes and a Grammy.
The four Walker children (Swallows) have finally convinced their parents to let them set off on their own for a sailing adventure during summer vacation. The excursion quickly turns into a fierce turf war when they learn their island camp has been claimed by the boisterous Blackett sisters (Amazons), and find themselves caught in the midst of some nefarious international intrigue that’s landed in their sleepy byways. Based on the beloved English novels by Arthur Ransome, SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS is filled with dramas big and small—from a capsized picnic basket to a Russian spy campaign—that come together to create a fluidly captivating story of bravery set against the languorous beauty of the English countryside of 1935.
Based on Mary Stewart’s 1971 classic children’s book The Little Broomstick, MARY AND THE WITCH’S FLOWER is an action-packed animation full of jaw-dropping imaginative worlds, ingenious characters, and the simple, heartfelt story of a young girl trying to find a place in the world. Directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi (animator on SPIRITED AWAY, HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE and PONYO). Featuring the voices of Academy Award®-winners Kate Winslet and Jim Broadbent.
Dos hermanos huérfanos (Pari, de diez años, y su hermano Chotu, de ocho) abandonan a una tía maltratadora en busca de ayuda médica para devolver la vista a Chotu. En una historia mística, se encuentran con lo mejor y lo peor de la sociedad india en su búsqueda de una estrella de Bollywood que les ofrece ayuda financiera. Durante su búsqueda se puede sentir el calor, oler el curry, disfrutar de los colores y la música del otro lado del mundo.
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