REELKids 2011
New in 2011
Sunday January 16, 2011
At 10:30 am and 1:30 pm International Award Winning feature films will be presented for children 7 years and older. Dont' miss this fantastic opportunity to bring your children and their friends to see films, otherwise unavailable in Peterborough.
Stella Star of the Orient - January 16, 2011 at 10:20 am
Director: Erna Schmidt
Germany, 90 mins, 2007 90 mins
German with English subtitles
Feature Film: Ages 7+
Subtitles will be read aloud during this screening
Ten year-old Stella steps into an old wardrobe and naturally enough steps out 100 years earlier! Stella comes face to face with her own great-grandmother Clementine when she was Stella's age. Clementine and her brother Gustav go with her on a wild adventure. The three new friends quickly discover that the family home might be sold off. And so begins a race against time: they must find the lost treasure to save their home and they must get Stella back to the present day - otherwise she might never exist in the first place.
Winner Best of Fest Award, Chicago International Children's Film Festival.
The Letter for the King - January 16, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Director: Pieter Verhoeff
The Netherlands, 2008
107 min.
Feature Film: Ages 8+
"This letter is for the king... It's vital to his country and to yours. Now that I can’t take it, you have to do it… But beware. Enemies are everywhere." When a dying knight speaks these words to Tiuri, pushing a mysterious letter into the adolescent’s hands, the young squire must embark on a dangerous mission to save his kingdom. Though not yet a knight, Tiuri is forced to summon the courage and cunning of a seasoned veteran to complete this quest. Through dark woods and snowy mountains, Tiuri is pursued by thieves, spies and the ruthless Red Riders, all intent on stopping him before he can reach his goal. But by never forgetting the importance of friendship and the value of keeping a promise, Tiuri learns that you don’t need a sword and shield to act with the gallantry of a knight.
Director Pieter Verhoeff brings Tiuri’s quest to the screen in true epic style. The stunning natural settings will transport viewers to a medieval world of clashing swords, daring escapes and horseback chases. Based on the book by Tonke Dragt, The Letter for the King is a rich and exciting adventure story that celebrates the power of honesty and friendship.
One reviewer said "...The traditional tale, the breathtaking cinematography and the young and heroic protagonist provide a cinematic experience that allows us to willingly suspend our disbelief, and makes us forget that we are reading text as we view."
REELKids Schedule
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| 9:45am - 11:45am |
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| 12:15pm - 2:15pm |
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| Full Day Workshops 9:45am - 2:15pm |
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Important Information for Teachers
Teacher's Study Guides
Registration begins November 22, 2010 for REELkids Film Festival.
REELkids Film Festival will be launched with the screening of two international feature films on Sunday January 16, 2011. Tickets can be purchased at-the-door or in advance from Titles Book Store, Have You Seen and Happenstance Book Store (Lakefield).
The school program begins Monday January 17, 2011. Four full days of excellent international short films for children in grades 1-8. School groups and community members are welcome.
To Register
Registration begins November 22, 2010: please e-mail info@reelkidsfilmfestival.ca
Cost:
- Feature Films: $5/person or $15 (2 adults, 2 children)
- Film program cost: $2/person (group rate)
- $5/person (under 20 people)
- Workshops: $5/person
For more information contact info@reelkidsfilmfestival.ca or call (705) 742-1992.
Who Are We?
REELKids Film Festival is the educational wing of ReFrame Peterborough International Film Festival designed for elementary school children. REELKids is a four-day celebration of film, video and media geared to students in grades 1-8. The festival includes a comprehensive school program complete with a Teacher's Guide for educators. REELKids Film Festival features important award-winning films from around the world on topics including the environment, indigenous people, social justice and world issues.
Contact Information
Telephone: (705) 742-1992
Funders of REELKids Film Festival
City of Peterborough
Canadian Heritage
Ontario Yours to Discover
Ontario Arts Council
Sponsors of REELKids Film Festival
Elementary Teachers Federation Ontario (KPR)
ReFrame Peterborough International Film Festival
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