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Our annual mini festival From Europe With Love is back at Bromley Central Library on Saturday 25 March 2023. Join us as we celebrate children's stories and films from all over Europe.
This year's programme has a special focus on Ukraine and we are delighted to screen the joyful musical 'Trumpeter' as our main film. Of course we also have our regular line-up of short animations, creative activities and a delicious tea party with treats from across the continent. Tickets are now available on Eventbrite.
Here is what to expect on the day.
FILMS
SHORT ANIMATIONS
Specially selected short animations from the London International Animation Film Festival. This year's programme sees the return of the lovable Smortlybacks as well as a host of other entertaining characters including a little goat man, a crocodile who has lost it's brain, and some well travelled shammies.
SHORTS from Latvia, Switzerland, Germany, UK and others
Recommended ages: all ages
Running Time: 2 x 30 mins
Largely without dialogue
VANILLE
When 9 year-old, Parisian Vanille is forced to spend the summer with her auntie in Guadeloupe, she discovers her Carribean roots and uncovers a big mystery.
SHORT France
Animation, Guillaume Lorin; 2020, 30 min.
Recommended ages: 7+
In French, with English subtitles
TRUMPETER (TRUBACH)
Our main film is the heartwarming Ukrainian musical 'Trumpeter'.
Young trumpet player Mykola Shevchenko plays in a pop brass band. He composes his own music which attracts the attention of world famous musician Eugene Gaisin. But this attention causes rivalry between two competing orchestras and Mykola finds himself in a world of intrigue, jealousy, love and of course, a happy ending.
FEATURE FILM Ukraine
Recommended ages: 7+
Run Time: 1hr 20 mins
In Ukrainian with English subtitles
SHORT ANIMATIONS 2
Like childhood, animation is full of wonder and simple pleasures. This carefully chosen programme contains more wonderful short animated films, full of joy, from all around the world. There are talking animals, seriously fun adventures and wondrous tales to spark those little imaginations.
SHORTS: Selection of shorts curated by the London International Animation Festival
Animation, 30mins
Recommended ages: All ages
Largely without dialogue
ACTIVITIES
ANIMATION STATION
The animation station will be open to all little creators who want to try their hand at stop motion animation. Plasticine and other materials provided.
Have a look here for inspiration
CONTINENTAL TEA PARTY
The day wouldn't be complete without a slice of cake or other European treat to enjoy with a cup of English tea.
We are looking forward to orange polenta cake from Spain, apple pie from Holland and honey cake from Ukraine.
ARTS & CRAFT ACTIVITIES
In solidarity with our Ukrainian friends we are crafting peace doves using our hands and displaying them like artworks around the hall. Other craft activities include making headbands out of national flowers, (think Tulips from Holland, Iris from France but also Sunflowers from Ukraine and Lily of the Valley from Finland!)
There will be plenty of interesting resources to make and do!
PASSPORT TO EUROPE
For travelling abroad you need a passport of course! Fear not as all children will be provided with their own travel documents. They collect stamps as they complete the various stages of their creative journey by watching films, taking part in activities and tasting some yummy treats. Once completed they will earn a Small World Cinema badge.
PARTNERS
