Durante las vacaciones de invierno, el brazo de Ana, de catorce años, empieza de repente a emitir sonidos rítmicos. Junto con su mejor amiga, acaban dándose cuenta de que son señales en código morse. Ana intenta descifrar los mensajes. ¿De quién proceden? ¿Y han elegido la placa metálica de su brazo como antena?
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If you like a good ghost-mystery film with a little bit of fright, this is your film! Three teen girlfriends at summer camp find strange things everywhere: first, they must make friends with…boys?! But even weirder is the mysterious room #213, empty for 60 years after a terrible tragedy, but now assigned to them. Yup, things go bump in the night buuut, without spoiling the plot, the narrative has no violence or unspeakable traumas to mention. Just a good story, great acting and imaginative special effects.
In this new adaptation, Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” is seamlessly transported to 1948 Bavaria, post-World War II. Both those familiar with the story and those new to this classic American tale will delight in the characters of Tom and Hacke — two adventurous, fatherless boys who experience the thrill and terror of being on their own in a sometimes dangerous world.
The Crocodiles” was a huge hit at our 2011 festival, so screening the second installment of their trilogy was a no-brainer! All the original cast members are back (looking a little older as kids are prone to do), and several new characters assist in solving another town conspiracy. This time the gang of pint-sized detectives stumbles across a plot involving a local factory threatened with a mysterious closure. Worried that their parents will lose their jobs, the young sleuths must work together to uncover the sinister plan.
“The Crocodiles Strike Back” is packed with plenty of adventure and humor. What this film has above and beyond other films made for young adults is a sincere development of characters with real-world domestic situations. There are kids from broken families trying to cope. Racism is tackled, as are stereotypes of the physically challenged, often in humorous ways. These evolving young adults are empowered through their friendship despite entering a difficult age of thinking romantically about each other. There is still teasing but with respect for one another. Dealing with issues relevant to kids around the world, this entertaining coming-of-age film is guaranteed to thrill audiences.
¿Qué puede ser más angustioso para los niños que empezar en un nuevo instituto? ¿Qué tal empezar en uno encantado? Cuando Eugenio, Cebola y Frida exploran sus futuros terrenos, se meten de lleno en una aventura fuera de este mundo que incluye viajes en el tiempo, un paraguas mágico, un rescate arriesgado y un profesor realmente aterrador.
Balancing work and family time is never easy, especially if you live where you work. The growing tensions at home lead 11-year-old Eva to run away and make clear to her parents how she feels. What Eva doesn’t know is that she is running into a world of trouble. This suspenseful film turns from a domestic mystery into a criminal one, and only Eva and her friends can solve it.
Based on the famous book by Dutch writer Jan Terlouw, “The Secret Letter” explores the relationship between fathers and daughters, and looks at what happens when you start to doubt everything you thought you knew.
In a contemporary small town around a closed-down factory, bored ‘tween friends, some from broken homes, are looking for creative ways to spend their time. They build forts, issue dares and tease one another. The Crocodiles is the name of this gang of 11-year-olds and a newcomer (who uses a wheelchair) wants in.
Part Hardy Boys, part “Stand By Me,” part “The Outsiders,” this fast-paced film combines classic elements with a larger message of breaking down stereotypes. Please be warned that the dialogue is stronger than an American audience may be used to. There is a domestic abuse scene. Slurs and stereotypes are expressed. However, this difficult dialogue is not used for shock value. It is part of the larger and more important narrative of kids learning how hurtful their exclusionary actions and hateful words can be, then making amends.
Viaje a las tierras salvajes de África para conocer un cuento popular que encantará a toda la familia. Un anciano de la tribu narra un cuento épico de la historia de la tribu, cautivando a los jóvenes oyentes desde el principio con el nacimiento de un león blanco llamado Letsatsi. Su pelaje blanco le distingue de los demás leones, lo que le convierte en un marginado de su manada y en objetivo de los depredadores. Para los shangaan, un león blanco es legendario, un mensajero de los dioses. Un joven miembro de la tribu Shangaan llamado Gisani se encarga de proteger a Letsatsi a toda costa. A medida que madura, tiene que sobrevivir por su cuenta, aprendiendo de otros leones en su camino a través de las llanuras sudafricanas y en el reino del depredador más peligroso: un cazador de trofeos humano.
Rodada en Sudáfrica, "El león blanco" sobrecoge con sus exuberantes paisajes y su intimidad con los animales salvajes. A los jóvenes les encantarán los bellos animales salvajes y el suspense dramático, mientras que los mayores se adentrarán en la profundidad de una historia única de madurez contada con creatividad y aprecio por el mundo natural.
So you know right away, the bears in the title have nothing to do with cuddly, saccharine, anthropomorphic animations. The Swiss Alps provide the backdrop for this intriguing tale that reaches across centuries to unite two girls in a shared quest. Clara, a 13-year-old with an affinity for nature, discovers an ability to see through time when touching certain objects around the farm. She senses the peril of another young girl 200 years before. In working to lift an ages-old curse, Clara bravely attempts to repair both the past and the present.
The 12-year-old son of the world’s greatest detective embarks on a rollicking adventure to solve the mystery of his long-lost mother’s true identity in this family-friendly, action-packed film. Growing up without knowledge of his mother’s mysterious fate leads Nono, on the eve of his bar mitzvah, on the most significant investigation of his life. “The Zigzag Kid” uses wit and humor to explore the sometimes complicated relationships between right and wrong, and how these inform love and loyalty—in a modern, beautifully filmed tale that speaks frankly to both adults and tweens. Plus, a family film that features Isabella Rosselini!