Sunday, April 15, 2012

April 21: Anime at Kids World Cinema Festival



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Saturday, April 21 at 2:00 pm
at the Mexican Cultural Institute
2829 16th Street, NW

Where:

2829 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC



When:
Saturday April 21, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT
 

This showcase of international children's films, which is now in its fourth year, allows Washingtonians to compare cross-cultural differences in the genre and to inspire D.C. youngsters through the discovery of foreign cinema. The festival targets six to thirteen-year-olds and will showcase a selection of the most significant international productions for young audiences. Each one-hour screening will be followed by a workshop and a discussion addressing the films' cultural contexts. Age group will vary with each film and workshop.

This year, the JICC will partner with the Mexican Cultural Institute to present six short features targeting children ages 6-8, including two animated Japanese films! Following the screening, kids will have a chance to try their hand at origami, the Japanese art of folding paper.

This event is free and open to the public. Please note that seating is limited and registration is required.


For a full list of festival programs, visit the Alliance Fransaise's website.
 


School Trip with Ponta / ポンタと遠足

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©ARPLANTS/BeexAnimation

 

Kenta, a second-grade boy, has a cat named Ponta. When Ponta secretly follows Kenta on his school trip, they both end up in a mysterious world.

 

Directed by Galileo. 2011, 12 min.

Japanese with English subtitles


 Old Man Flower 

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A kind old couple owned a dog named Shiro and loved him with all of their heart. One day, the couple and their mean neighbor discover that Shiro has a very special power.   

 

By Minoru Kobata & KEEP Inc. 2009, 10 min.
Dubbed in English

Presented by
The Alliance Française de Washington,
the Embassy of Senegal, the Goethe-Institut,
the Embassy of Brazil, the Embassy of Spain,
the Embassy of Korea, the Hillwood Museum Estate and Gardens, the Quebec Government Office,
the Mexican Cultural Institute and
the Japan Information and Culture Center




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