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LEAPS AND BOUNDS
age 10+
2007 Sweden
Director Petter Nęss
Kurdish and Swedish with English subtitles
Programme total 94mins
Wed 22 Oct at 6pm
A compelling international drama using humorous moments to create a deeply sympathetic portrait of a young person facing the challenges of being a refugee. In the tradition of the best contemporary Scandinavian cinema for young audiences, this film balances well told drama with a unique personal narrative and provides insight into relevant social issues. Contains some street language.
NARUTO THE MOVIE: NINJA CLASH IN THE LAND OF SNOW
Cert 12
2004 Japan
Director Tensai Okamura
English language
Programme total 113mins
Thu 23 Oct at 6pm
Sun 26 Oct at 1pm
Naruto is a kid Ninja trainee and one of Japan's best loved Manga comic book stars. His first feature animated film is a fast paced action comedy adventure brimming with stunning visuals. This highly enjoyable adventure features the otherworldly magic and vivid animation style loved by Manga anime fans the world over. Contains cartoon violence and a bloody battle scene.
BEN X
Cert 15
2007 Belgium
Director Nic Balthazar
Flemish language with English subtitles
Programme total 93mins
Fri Oct 24 at 6pm
Ben is different. His life is a universe to itself, where he plays his favourite online computer game Archlord as a way to train himself for the real world he lives in. Ben X is a galvanizing portrait of autism and its profound impact on both the autistic person, their families and communities. Inspired by actual events, first-time director Nic Balthazar has adapted his book and his stage play for the screen to create probably the most controversial film you will see this year. To quote one reviewer, 'Rarely has so much emotion and excitement been compressed into 90 minutes of screen time'.
More at: www.benx.be
ORIGIN: SPIRITS OF THE PAST
Cert 12A
2006 Japan
Director Keiichi Sugiyama
English language
Programme total 95mins
Sat 25 Oct at 2.15pm
Tue 28 Oct at 6pm
In an anime post-apocalyptic future, the remnants of humanity come into conflict over how best to manage their relationship with the sentient forest around them that has the power to absorb human life. This is a breath taking animation in the distinctive Japanese anime style.
HALLOWEEN SHORTS
age 10+
Various countries
Programme total 74mins
Sun 26 Oct at 4.30pm
Occasional dialogue and one film has subtitles
This special programme for the spooky season presents the full range of animating techniques and styles and includes the classic British short animation The Sandman (1992). With scenes of animated horror this not recommended for anyone of a very nervous disposition but there are plenty of comedy moments, too.
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VOODOO BAYOU, Mexico 2007, 12min
BLOCK, Scotland 1995, 7min
MANSIZE, South Africa 2007, 8min
THE BRIDGE, France Belgium 2007, 14min
SLEEPING BETTY, Canada 2007, 9min
LE SAINT FESTIN, France 2007, 15min
THE SANDMAN, UK 1991, 10min
THE SUBSTITUTE
2007 Denmark
Director Ole Bornedal
Danish with English subtitles
Programme total 93mins
Wed 29 Oct at 6pm
A science fiction thriller with a contemporary social twist, this film features top Danish actress, Ulla Harm, as the film's arch villain, the new substitute teacher. She is actually an alien from another planet on a sinister mission. A box office smash in Danish cinemas, this movie aptly blends fantasy with reality to create a visually sumptuous story.
RED LIKE THE SKY
2006 Italy
Director Cristiano Bortone
Italian language with English subtitles
Programme total 90mins
Sat 1 Nov at 1pm
A film all about the amazing creative potential of sound, inspired by the true story of Mirco Mencacci, one of the most gifted sound editors working today. Ten year old Mirco is crazy about the movies. However, he loses his sight in an accident and his parents are forced to send him away to a special school in Genoa. When he finds an old tape recorder and a few used reels he discovers he can create little fairy tales made only of sounds, a brand-new world opens up to him. Contains some swearing.
MICKYBO AND ME
2005 UK
Cert 15
Director Terry Loane
English language
Programme total 95mins
Sun 2 Nov at 2pm
Funny and moving in equal measure, this is a great action feature set in Belfast, 1970. Two boys become unlikely friends, then fugitives, blood brothers and bank robbers; just like in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Enthralled by the outlaw way, they soon find that events in their own lives have conspired against them and that the only option is to break for the border.
CLOSING FILM
SUMMER OF THE FLYING SAUCER
2008 Ireland
Cert 15
Dir Martin Duffy
English language
Programme total 86mins
Sat 1 Nov at 6pm
Ireland 1967, what's a good catholic boy to do when the love of his life turns out to be an alien from another planet? This gentle comedy about life in a rural Irish village disrupted by the crash landing of aliens in their midst, is a coming of age story about 15year old Danny.
Special guests include Robbie Sheehan, star of the film and Martin Duffy, Director