ARTS/FILM
“Kinder Film Festival Tokyo” Competition
Synopsis
The “Kinder Film Festival Tokyo” is the largest international children’s film festival in Japan where excellent world-class films are screened. A competition conducted at this festival introduces internationally outstanding children’s films which provide children with dreams, ideals and a chance to learn compassion, and gives awards for superior works. Through these activities, the competition aims to recognize the artistic and cultural qualities of children’s films, contributing to the popularization and development of children’s film, as well as fostering children’s sensitivity through film by giving them the chance to experience being on the competition juries.
Schedule/Venue:
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Aoyama Theatre
From Thursday, August 19 to Sunday, August 22, 2010 Chofu City Cultural Hall Tadukuri
Organizer:
Kodomotachino Kinder Film Festival Committee Office/KINDER FILM TOKYO
Co-organizers:
Chofu City, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Office of Tokyo Culture Creation Project (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture), The Foundation for Children’s Well-being National Children’s Castle
* What is the “Kinder Film Festival Tokyo”?
The “Kodomotachino Kinder Film Festival Tokyo” started in 1992 and marks its 18th event this year. It is the only international children’s film festival in Japan. Working with Renate Zylla, who is the ex-Director of the children’s film section at the Berlin International Film Festival which is one of the world’s three largest film festivals, the “Kodomotachino Kinder Film Festival Tokyo” screens films shown at the Berlin International Film Festival as well as selected films from different parts of the world every year.
The festival provides a special selection of high-quality films and animations from all over the world together with unique hands-on experience programs.
The quality films shown at the festival are also popular among adults because they make us think about dreams, ideals, love, justice and compassion by telling stories through children’s eyes. The festival therefore attracts many regular visitors each year.
The 18th Film Festival
Planned events include the screening of overseas films, Japanese films, live voice-over by voice actors, a Voice-Over Workshop, a director making a film, a Filmmaking Workshop, awards given by juries of children, a screening meeting and an award ceremony, an international image party, etc.
Schedule/Venue:
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Aoyama Theatre
From Thursday, August 19 to Sunday, August 22, 2010 Chofu City Cultural Hall Tadukuri
Organizer:
Kodomotachino Kinder Film Festival Committee Office/KINDER FILM TOKYO
Co-organizers:
Chofu City, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Office of Tokyo Culture Creation Project (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture), The Foundation for Children’s Well-being National Children’s Castle
* What is the “Kinder Film Festival Tokyo”?
The “Kodomotachino Kinder Film Festival Tokyo” started in 1992 and marks its 18th event this year. It is the only international children’s film festival in Japan. Working with Renate Zylla, who is the ex-Director of the children’s film section at the Berlin International Film Festival which is one of the world’s three largest film festivals, the “Kodomotachino Kinder Film Festival Tokyo” screens films shown at the Berlin International Film Festival as well as selected films from different parts of the world every year.
The festival provides a special selection of high-quality films and animations from all over the world together with unique hands-on experience programs.
The quality films shown at the festival are also popular among adults because they make us think about dreams, ideals, love, justice and compassion by telling stories through children’s eyes. The festival therefore attracts many regular visitors each year.
The 18th Film Festival
Planned events include the screening of overseas films, Japanese films, live voice-over by voice actors, a Voice-Over Workshop, a director making a film, a Filmmaking Workshop, awards given by juries of children, a screening meeting and an award ceremony, an international image party, etc.
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Competition Films
Feature-length Films
“Vickie the Viking” (Germany)
“Vicke the Viking” is a story written by Swedish writer Runer Jonsson in 1963. An animation based on it was made in Japan and became very popular. Last year, this Japanese animation was remade as a live action film in Germany. It was a phenomenal success and will now be premiered in Japan at the Kinder Film Festival.
“Super Brother” (Denmark)
Anton has a big brother who is autistic. One day, the brother suddenly became a “super brother” who can do anything. It is a much talked about film which was shown at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival, with its focus on what true kindness and strength are.
“Mai Mai Miracle” (Japan)
This is an animated film based on a biographical novel by Nobuko Takagi, winner of the Akutagawa Award. Animated by MADHOUSE, who produced “Summer Wars.”
“Vicke the Viking” is a story written by Swedish writer Runer Jonsson in 1963. An animation based on it was made in Japan and became very popular. Last year, this Japanese animation was remade as a live action film in Germany. It was a phenomenal success and will now be premiered in Japan at the Kinder Film Festival.
“Super Brother” (Denmark)
Anton has a big brother who is autistic. One day, the brother suddenly became a “super brother” who can do anything. It is a much talked about film which was shown at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival, with its focus on what true kindness and strength are.
“Mai Mai Miracle” (Japan)
This is an animated film based on a biographical novel by Nobuko Takagi, winner of the Akutagawa Award. Animated by MADHOUSE, who produced “Summer Wars.”
Short Films
“The King of the Island” (Italy)
“The King of the Island” teaches us that true strength is not what you see from the outside but what you have within you. The film is also Ms. LiLiCo’s recommendation.
“LOST AND FOUND” (U.K.)
What the penguin delivered to the boy was a heart-warming present. “LOST AND FOUND” is a cordial animation film featuring ecology and is the winner of the Best Animation award at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
“SIXTEN” (Sweden)
SIXTEN the kitten comes up with an idea to stop his family from putting him to bed. It is a four-minute film which also makes adults giggle.
“GOAT’S HOUSE” (Russia)
“GOAT’S HOUSE” is an upbeat musical adaptation of a Russian folk tale, exhibited in the Generation section of the 60th Berlin International Film Festival. While running away from a wolf, a boy comes across a house made of candy named the “Goat’s House.”
“TWO PRINCESSES” (Russia)
“TWO PRINCESSES” is a mystic Russian animation film which reminds you of picture-card storytelling.
“Gorilla” (Finland)
“Gorilla” is a sweet short drama which features a question that all girls have come across: “How can I be cute?”
“The King of the Island” teaches us that true strength is not what you see from the outside but what you have within you. The film is also Ms. LiLiCo’s recommendation.
“LOST AND FOUND” (U.K.)
What the penguin delivered to the boy was a heart-warming present. “LOST AND FOUND” is a cordial animation film featuring ecology and is the winner of the Best Animation award at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
“SIXTEN” (Sweden)
SIXTEN the kitten comes up with an idea to stop his family from putting him to bed. It is a four-minute film which also makes adults giggle.
“GOAT’S HOUSE” (Russia)
“GOAT’S HOUSE” is an upbeat musical adaptation of a Russian folk tale, exhibited in the Generation section of the 60th Berlin International Film Festival. While running away from a wolf, a boy comes across a house made of candy named the “Goat’s House.”
“TWO PRINCESSES” (Russia)
“TWO PRINCESSES” is a mystic Russian animation film which reminds you of picture-card storytelling.
“Gorilla” (Finland)
“Gorilla” is a sweet short drama which features a question that all girls have come across: “How can I be cute?”
