In connection with Children’s Day, we made a small selection of works perfect for celebrating togetherness, revisiting childhood or reflecting on what truly matters. Because, sometimes, the magic of cinema is not on the screen, but in the way it brings us closer to others.
Once upon a time, Alysia, Danaël, Jadina, Gryf, Shimy and Razzia were known as “The Legendaries”, a group of courageous warriors. But, during a battle against the dangerous sorcerer Darkhell, they broke Jovénia’s stone and unleashed a curse that transformed all the inhabitants of Alysia into eternal ten-year-old children. Discredited, they were forced into hiding.
When Darkhell returns to control every living being on the planet, the ancient heroes come together again on a mission to defeat him and put an end to the spell, allowing everyone to regain their true age. Along the way, they will have to rediscover their powers and strengthen the bonds that unite them.
Directed by Guillaume Ivernel, this animated adventure recovers the classic ingredients of the genre: courage, friendship and the fight against evil. The film adapts the comic books written by Frenchman Patrick Sobral to the big screen and later transformed into an animated series. See cinemas and schedules
Hans, a very malicious badger, carries out a Machiavellian plan: to disembark all the human passengers from a high-speed train and leave only with the animals that are there. But, fortunately for his victims, among them is Falcon, an intelligent and fearless raccoon.
To save the situation, he will have to find a way to get to the locomotive in front and manually apply the brakes. In this difficult mission, you will have the help of a team of new friends, capable of the greatest feats and acts of courage. See cinemas and schedules
Vincent, a young girl humpback whaleis still mourning the loss of his father, whose voice had the power to protect the seas and their inhabitants. Insecure and unable to sing, the teenager is forced to face his fears even more when he realizes that Leviathan, a huge and dangerous creature that Vincent’s father had defeated many years before, breaks free after the melting of an iceberg and threatens all marine life.
Alongside a small group of faithful companions, Vincent heads towards the depths of the ocean in search of the melody capable of saving them and restoring their lost balance. See cinemas and schedules
In the Highlands of Africathe lion Mufasa reigns with wisdom and generosity, earning the respect of his people. Simba, your son, will grow up and, in time, take his place, respecting the balance between all forms of life.
Everything seems peaceful except for Scar, Mufasa’s resentful brother, who has always aspired to ascend the throne. In his obsession to become king, Scar will stop at nothing to eliminate Mufasa and her offspring to achieve his goals.
After the worldwide success of Lion Kingwinner of two Oscars in 1995, Walt Disney Pictures and Fairview Entertainment use cutting-edge technology to recreate the same story in version live-action. The fearless Simba returns to the big screen, who, with great courage and dignity, regained his father’s throne with the precious help of Timon and Pumbaa, his two great friends.
Written by Jeff Nathanson and directed by Jon Favreau, the original version of this film features the voices of Donald Glover (Simba), Beyoncé Knowles-Carter (Nala), Billy Eichner (Timon), Seth Rogen (Pumba), Florence Kasumba (Shenzi), Alfre Woodard (Sarabi) and Chiwetel Ejiofor (Scar). Available at Disney+ and Prime Video
Since he has known himself as people, 12-year-old Miguel has dreamed of becoming a famous guitarist, just like Ernesto de la Cruz, his biggest idol. Despite all his dedication and undeniable talent, his family disapproves of his aspirations and tries in every way to make him abandon music.
Until, in the midst of so much insistence on proving to everyone that he can get wherever he wants, Miguel ends up evoking an enchantment that takes him to the strange World of the Dead. There, he meets many of his ancestors, some who have been dead for over a century, who reveal a mystery related to their family history.
Created by Disney Pixar studios, a computer animated adventure, directed and written in 2017 by Lee Unkrich (Monsters and Company, Finding Nemo, Toy Story 2 and 3), in partnership with Adrian Molina, who makes his directorial debut here. Coconut won two Oscars: best animated film and best original song for Remember mewritten by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez.
The film is inspired by the traditional Day of the Dead festival. Celebrated in several countries in Central America and in many areas of the USA, it is a celebration of indigenous origin in honor of those who have left, which is celebrated between the 1st and 2nd of November and which was declared an Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Available at Disney+ and Prime Video
When Riley’s father changes jobs, the whole family is forced to leave the small town where they have always lived in Minnesota (USA) to move to San Francisco. For a young woman about to enter adolescence, this change couldn’t come at a worse time. Despite this, she knows she has to get used to this new circumstance and not let herself be blinded by her feelings.
Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness are the five emotions that live in the headquarters of her brain, where Joy — the captain — tries to balance moods and, simultaneously, ensure that Riley’s life never stops being happy. But when Joy and Sadness accidentally get lost inside the girl’s brain, her life is turned upside down. Without Joy in command, Fear, Anger and Repulsion take control of your life.
Thus, in a race against time, two opposing emotions join forces to go through the various sections of the young mind and find their way back. All this before Riley’s family goes berserk with her mood swings.
Produced by Pixar studios, an animated comedy for the whole family featuring Pete Docter (Monsters and Company, Up – Highly) and Ronaldo Del Carmen. Available at Disney+ and Apple TV
After making his directorial debut with the film Monsters and Companywinner of the Oscar for best original song in 2002 (and nominated for best animated film), creative Pete Docter signs this adventure, also conceived by Disney/Pixar animation studios.
Carl Fredricksen (voice of Edward Asner), a 78-year-old widower, is a retired balloon salesman about to fulfill his lifelong dream and fly his house with thousands of balloons to explore the forests of South America. But, without realizing it, he takes with him a clandestine traveler: Russel (Jordan Nagai), a delightful eight-year-old explorer, who has read every book there is to read, knows everything there is to know about Nature and who becomes the world’s biggest nightmare. old sir. With no possible alternative, Carl resigns himself to his circumstances without imagining the beautiful adventures they would have together in the Amazon rainforest.
Oscar winner for best animated feature film, Up opened the 62nd Cannes Film Festivalbeing the first animation in history to achieve this feat.
Available at Disney+, Apple TV and Prime Video
Life can be very dangerous in Grand Recife for a small fish. And when the overprotective Marlin sees his son Nemo being captured by divers while they were in the middle of an argument, he has to put aside his fears and dive into the huge ocean in search of his little cub. Fortunately, he will be able to count on the help of Dory, an ultra-optimistic but very, very, very forgetful “fish”. On this trip looking for Nemo, Marlin and Dory come across all kinds of creatures, including vegetarian sharks, surfing turtles and hungry seagulls.
Directed by Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich, this great Pixar/Disney production received four nominations for Oscarswinning in the best animated film category. Available at Disney+ and Prime Video
From the Japanese animation wizard Hayao Miyazaki (also author of Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, Walking Castle, Ponyo by the Sea, The Wings of the Wind) this film is aimed at all ages and tells the story of Chihiro, a ten-year-old girl who discovers a secret world. When her parents undergo a strange transformation, Chihiro finds herself entering a place full of monsters and legendary beings, where she is forced to work for Yubaba, a terrible witch with a huge head and a tiny body. To save her family, Chihiro lives the most fantastic adventures and discovers a courage she never imagined she had.
Oscar for best animated film, the film won, ex-aequo with Bloody Sunday, by Paul Greengrass, the Golden Bear at the 2002 edition of the Berlin Film Festival. Available at Apple TV and Netflix
For little Andy, Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), the doll cowboy It has always been his favorite toy and the boss of all the toys that live there. Until, on his birthday, he receives as a gift Buzz Lightyear (voice of Tim Allen), a doll-astronaut who is convinced he is on an intergalactic mission.
Buzz quickly becomes the favorite, threatening Woody’s long reign. From here a rivalry that is difficult to contain is born. But, with the help of Dinosaur Rex (Wallace Shawn), Potato Head (Don Rickles) and the army of Green Men, the two are thrust into an adventure that will force them to join forces.
From Disney studios, an animated film by John Lasseter, which revolutionized the world of cartoons in 1995 by becoming the first film entirely made by computer. Available at Disney+ and Prime Video
