There is an interesting fact about the Chania Film Festival Edu: it actually precedes the Chania Film Festival! Founded in 2003, CineMathimata’s goal was to creatively engage children in the art of film-making.
Author: Gert Hermans
A farewell to Katarína Minichová
BIBIANA, the International House of Art for Children in Bratislava, Slovakia, with deep regret informs you about the sad news of their colleague Katarína Minichová, who passed away on 12th August 2019. Continue reading “A farewell to Katarína Minichová”
Swiss call for children’s films
Cultural fund SUISSIMAGE keeps its promise and launches a call for children’s film scripts. Continue reading “Swiss call for children’s films”
Steven Wouterlood about MY EXTRAORDINARY SUMMER WITH TESS
“The best stories are often with the outsiders”
Sam, who is often described by friends as “weird”, is spending the holidays on a coastal island in the north of The Netherlands. Even in the company of his brother, his parents and herds of tourists, Sam still has a gift for ‘feeling alone’. Until he meets Tess, an elusive girl carrying a big secret. Being friends with Tess is not just fun, it is also a challenge, as the girl’s wandering thoughts and impulsive decisions often put their relationship to the test. This summer, they will both learn about the importance of friendship, trust and about families, that you should cherish instead of flee from.
Drazen Zarkovic about MY GRANDPA IS AN ALIEN
“We cherish a bit of eccentricity”
Ignored by her classmates, Una has grandpa as her best friend. But one night, when strange light beams are circling over the garden, grandpa disappears. Kidnapped by aliens! That’s a story nobody would believe. Until Una meets the small robot Dodo, who shares with her a family secret: your grandpa is an alien! When her mother suddenly gets sick, Una and her robotic friend have only 24 hours to find grandpa and save mum.
Katja Benrath about ROCCA CHANGES THE WORLD
“We need people like Pippi!”
You might regularly meet a bunch of crazy characters in children’s films, but rarely will you meet one as unique as Rocca. She’s living her life to the fullest, not every day, but every moment, day after day. While her dad is watching over her as an astronaut in outer space, 11-year-old Rocca lives alone with her squirrel, for the first time in her life attending a normal school. Like the rightful granddaughter of Pippi Longstocking, Rocca is ready and willing to turn your whole world upside down.
Floor van der Meulen about THE LAST MALE ON EARTH
At Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya, the Most Eligible Bachelor in the World has found his final resting place. After 42 years on this planet, the last male northern white rhinoceros, Sudan, has passed away. THE LAST MALE ON EARTH portrays the gentle giant’s last months.
Martijn Blekendaal about THE MAN WHO LOOKED BEYOND THE HORIZON
Chicken-shit meets Beautiful Eyes
40 years ago, Dutch artist Bas Jan Ader decided to cross the Atlantic in a tiny sailing boat. Nine months later his boat was found off the coast of England. Without Bas Jan. Why did Ader venture into such a daring voyage and how did he overcome his fear?