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!
Fans de Hayao Miyazaki y Studio Ghibli, ¡es hora de ampliar horizontes! Este hermoso cuento de hadas moderno es la última película de animación de Mamoru Hosoda ("Summer Wars", proyectada en el PCFF 2011; "La chica que saltaba a través del tiempo"). "Wolf Children" es una exquisita fantasía sobre una madre soltera, Hana, que tuvo la desgracia de enamorarse de un hombre lobo. Él era amable y considerado, pero dado a vagar por las calles de noche a cuatro patas, que es como tiene un trágico final. Sola, Hana aprende a cuidar de unos niños que tienen el valiente encanto de los jóvenes humanos, pero la imprevisibilidad y el apetito de los cachorros en crecimiento. Con su magnífica animación y una dirección sensible y polifacética, es una película divertida, estimulante y conmovedora sobre la naturaleza, la educación y la llamada de lo salvaje. Ideal para ver en familia y también para las manadas de lobos.
Eskil is an unhappy, self-reliant eleven-year-old boy who is constantly on the move due to his father’s job. Trinidad is the town’s cranky, eccentric woman he is warned to stay away from—but doesn’t. In the time spent with Trinidad building her boat, Eskil discovers a self-awareness that helps restore his relationship with his separated parents. Trinidad gains a supporting friend who helps her achieve a lifetime goal. Children’s films this beautiful and genuine are rare.
Fearing the possibility of being split up because of their grandmother’s illness, a young brother and sister embark on an unforgettable journey through breathtaking landscapes of rural Scotland. SIDE BY SIDE is a rare and genuinely heartfelt story about two very different siblings growing closer because they must depend on one another during an unsettling time.
Lauren and her younger brother, Harvey, live with their elderly grandmother who needs constant care. When the old woman is sent to a nursing home, Lauren accepts a scholarship to a prestigious sports academy believing that she and Harvey will stay together and live with Janice, Lauren’s calculating and deceitful sports agent. It soon becomes clear, however, that Janice’s real intention is to split the pair up to better exploit Lauren’s athletic talent. When Harvey runs away to fulfill the promise he made to Grandma to find their long-lost grandfather, Lauren follows after him. En route, brother and sister discover that, despite all their differences, when they are side by side they are strong enough to deal with anything, even their biggest fears. As we follow their journey across the beautiful British countryside, we slowly come to realize that it is the journey, not the destination that really matters.
Part road movie, part Bildungsroman, part family drama and part children’s escapade, Arthur Landon’s endearing feature-film debut explores the solid bond between a sister and brother, and celebrates the importance of coming together.
Patema is a precocious teen who loves to explore the caverns and tunnels of her subterranean world until she falls into the DANGER ZONE! In her inverted gravity world, she falls upwards to the Earth’s surface and risks falling into the sky. Saved by an equally rebellious young man who is charmed by this upside-down girl, they fight to save her from the totalitarian surface government that seeks to annihilate her subterranean civilization and the freethinking people they represent. A dizzying, suspenseful animé.
Lola lives on a houseboat called “The Pea” with her mother, but life isn’t exactly smooth sailing. She misses her long-gone Dad and doesn’t care much for her Mom’s new boyfriend. Things change when she befriends a Turkish schoolmate with problems of his own. Despite the tough subjects in this film LOLA ON THE PEA is also musical, funny, and fast-paced with a believable story that will provide much to talk about after the show.
** Rhode Island Premiere **
From the director of one of the first PCFF films ever brought to Providence (Academy Award-nominated THE SECRET OF KELLS), this film is a captivating animated adventure inspired by the ancient Irish legend of the selkies, magical beings who live as seals in the water and as humans on land. A young brother and sister must unlock the magical secrets of their ancestry in order to find their way home.
Director Tomm Moore’s follow-up to the Oscar-nominated THE SECRET OF KELLS is a beautiful and seamlessly crafted animated feature. A similarly haunting score matches haunting visuals. The fluid animation is emphasized by striking watercolor backgrounds that enable the beautifully realized hand-drawn characters to pop from the screen. The variety of the textures, shadows and forms that appear on screen is entrancing. Much like Kells, Moore’s second feature reinforces or underscores his reputation as a champion of Irish culture, language and mythology. While it’s a children’s film first and foremost, it will also delight adults and animation lovers alike. The predominant themes of loss and love in writer William Collins’ story are joined by several particularly interesting metaphors, including the importance of the perpetuation of Irish language, culture and mythology. SONG OF THE SEA is a touching story of loss on a multitude of levels; the loss of innocence, the loss of a loved one, and the loss of a rich and deep culture that the film ultimately celebrates.
Still mourning the death of his mother, gentle nine-year-old Finn also has to struggle with his father’s insistence that he play soccer. When Finn meets a mysterious old man playing a violin at an abandoned farm, the beauty of the music entrances him. Determined to learn how to play, he sneaks away for lessons. Finding comfort and strength in the music, Finn seems to have found his calling…and much more. Pay attention! There are twists in this story that will make you want to see it twice!
Esta película de animación sin palabras, evocadora y original sigue a Cuca, un niño brasileño que se aventura desde su sencillo hogar en el campo hasta una metrópolis carnavalesca llena de neón en busca de su padre. Es un festín audiovisual. Cuando aparezcan los títulos de crédito, es muy probable que tu interpretación de la película sea distinta de la de los demás, ¡pero qué pasada!
Abra sus sentidos a una película de animación refrescantemente original y singularmente visual del artista brasileño Alê Abreu. Empleando desde mosaicos hasta acuarelas, la película desborda deleite, explotando con colores vibrantes y ritmos de samba/hip hop. La historia se centra en Cuca, un niño que crece en el campo brasileño con su familia. Un día, su padre se marcha a trabajar a la ciudad, lo que lleva a Cuca a poner rumbo a la metrópoli, decidido a reunir a su familia. La animación comienza de forma sencilla, pero a medida que Cuca se adentra en el mundo, el estilo visual adquiere una mayor complejidad, creando finalmente un paisaje urbano impregnado de neón con una variedad de extraños personajes nunca vistos. La historia, aparentemente sencilla, revela una serie de conflictos entre el campo y la ciudad, la pobreza y la riqueza, lo hecho a mano y la maquinaria, de tal manera que públicos de todas las edades experimentarán la misma narrativa en diferentes niveles. La película de Abreu es cautivadora, y mantendrá la atención del espectador durante toda su duración, sin apenas diálogos, hasta su sorprendente y emotivo final.