International Children's Film Carnival 2010

The International Children's Film Carnival is a colourful feast for children and those young at heart, into a world of different cultures, languages and imagination. Frogs & Toadsfrom the Netherlands is a child's peek into the nature, and Svein and the Rat from Norway is for everyone with or without a pet. From Poland, The Magic Treetakes you on a wild ride on a red chair. Azur & Asmaris a delightful tale from one of the contemporary masters of animation.

Wild Horse from Shangri-la and Walking to School from China have displayed humanity concern set against the background of scenic Shangri-la and Yunnan Province. India's Tahaan is a sombre story about destruction of war as seen through the children's eyes. It is a solemn reminder of the abundance life we live and not to take things for granted. Please Vote for Meis a documentary of democracy in practice in an election of class monitor.

In addition to the above features, the selection of the dozen of animation shorts will be presented in World Animated Shorts 1 & 2 with interactive sessions.

Furthermore, there are two special sections this year: Chinese Animated Films and Special Screenings for Parents. The Chinese Animated Films will be presenting unique Chinese animations from the Shanghai Animation Film Studio. The Special Screenings for Parents will be presenting two films on children coming of age: Razzle Dazzleand The Rainbow Troops. Registered social workers from The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups will share with parents after the screenings.

Wishing all parents and kids a wonderful summer holiday at the movies!

World Animated Shorts 1 & 2 curated and programme notes provided by InD Blue
Chinese Animated Films curated and programme notes provided by Law Kar; Acknowledgement: Marie-Claire Quiquemelle