This all-animated collection of folk tales, fairy tales and fables from Africa, Asia, Europe and North America will take you to places deep inside the heart of the human experience, and delve into mysteries beyond comprehension. If you like tales that stand tall, this is the program for you!
Featuring 11 short films including:
Wolf Dog Tales
(Bernadine Santisteven, USA, 2012, 6:40 min) In English.
An ancient story that tells us what animals teach us about respecting life.
The Magic Time
(Kine Aune, Norway, 2013, 9:16 min) Nonverbal.
Adapted from Sami legends, this is the story of a reindeer-calf and his journey to become a grown white buck.
Tears of Inge
(Alisi Telengut, Canada, 2013, 4:21 min) In Mongolian with English subtitles.
A nomadic Mongolian elder tells a story about the profound relationship between humans and animals.
Notes to parents: This program is suggested for ages 8+ largely because several films are subtitled. There are also a few mildly scary moments in a few of the films, as the heroes and heroines of the stories battle goblins, witches, bullies and the like.
Produced by the Northwest Film Forum, the Children's Film Festival Seattle runs from January 22 - February 7, celebrating the best and brightest in international cinema for children, featuring live performances, animation, features, shorts and hands-on education workshops, all crafted with care for the next generation of movie lovers. For more information visit:
