Program for families at 21st Animateka

28.11.2024

Program for families at 21st Animateka

Presenting a selection of programs at the 21st Animateka, recommended by our Family Program Selectors for the youngest viewers and those a little older.

The Elephant Marathon
Kinodvor, 7.12. 10AM-2.30PM

A marathon of all the Elephant films in competition, where members of the audience choose their favourite to receive the Elephant Audience Award. The Elephant in Competition II and III programmes will be followed by Q&A’s with the filmmakers.
More about the program: https://www.animateka.si/2024/en/the-elephant-marathon/

 

Animated feature film Living Large, 10+
Kinodvor, 7.12. at 15h

Dubbed in Slovenian, with English subtitles

12-year-old Ben has just hit puberty and suddenly his weight’s a problem – for him and for everyone else. The other kids bully him, his divorced parents don’t know what to do… Even the school nurse is worried about him. So, despite his love of food and his emerging talent as a chef, Ben decides to take drastic action. He starts to diet. Maybe that can turn things round. And even win the heart of Klara, the girl of his dreams… Finally, Ben will learn that what truly matters isn’t how you look – it’s how you feel.
Winner of the Jury Award in Annecy.

More about the film: https://www.animateka.si/2024/en/movie/living-large/

 

Slipper Keeper Kitty and Mischievous Slippers on the Go, 3+

8.12.2024 at 10 AM, Slovenian Cinematheque

Slovenia, 2024, 10’30”

In Slovenian with English subtitles.

The unruly children from a small village set out to the forest to find Slipper Keeper Kitty, who took away their carelessly scattered slippers the previous night. The animated film is faithfully adapted from the iconic eponymous Slovenian fairy tale by Ela Peroci with illustrations by Ančka Gošnik Godec!
Followed by Mischievous Slippers on the Go, a playtime activity here we get to know Slipper Keeper Kitty and talk about slippers. Then, through the magic of the film animation process, we put the colourful slippers in a box and learn about the process of making animated films.

The playtime activity Mischievous Slippers on the Go has been produced by the Slovene Animated Film Association. The combined length of the film and the activity is 45 minutes.

More about the film: https://www.animateka.si/2024/en/slipper-keeper-kitty/

 

Animal Tales of Christmas Magic, 4+
8.12. at 3PM, Kinodvor

Five enchanting animal fairy tales intercut with playful snowflakes take you on spellbinding journeys from France to Japan and the Far North with its Northern Lights where Christmas magic knows no bounds. Each story is a whimsical adventure filled with charm and wonder, revealing the importance of generosity, helping each other, and the priceless beauty of nature in wintertime.

The premiere screening features a visit by Father Frost.
More about the film: https://www.animateka.si/2024/en/movie/animal-tales-of-christmas-magic/