Germany | 2024 | 84'Director: Sarah WinkenstetteIn German with Chinese and English subtitlesDuration: 1 hr 24 minsAge Recommendation: Best for ages 8 or aboveTom is 10 and different from the other children. He doesn’t like change, things that are red, and anything loud quickly becomes too much for him. His specialty is space. He loves to run around in his astronaut suit and helmet. When his mother unexpectedly has to go to China, Tom and his siblings need to move in with Grandma and Grandpa in the countryside for six weeks. A total disaster for Tom! To make sure he makes it, Tom’s mother gives him a logbook and suggests that he sees the trip as a trial Mars mission. Will Tom carry out this Mars mission successfully?#Inclusion #Family #Space

Features Cantonese IntroductionApproximate running time: 1 hr 15 minsAge Recommendation: Best for ages 3 or aboveProgramme 2 is more entertaining in nature, allowing audiences to have a good laugh! The Sleeping Prince is a surprising remake of the fairy tales that we are familiar with. It combines children’s imaginations into one hilarious and exciting tale. Radio Interference uses old radio parts to ensemble a robot broadcaster. The nostalgic feeling it constructs is a rarity! Attention should also be paid to the Norwegian production The Rumble-Bumble Rally, which is an interesting blend of live action and animation.

In Cantonese “Marrying the Sister-in-Law” 27/5/2025 7:30 PM “Forty Years of Cherished Love” 28/5/2025 7:30 PM “The Butterfly and Red Pear Blossoms” 29/5/2025 7:30 PM

Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia | 2024 Director: Wojtek WawszczykIn English with Chinese and English subtitlesDuration: 1 hr 34 minsAge Recommendation: Best for ages 6 or aboveBest Full-Length Children’s Film of Outstanding Artistic Value, Ale Kino! International Young Audience Film Festival 2024, PolandBest Animated Feature, Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival 2024, United Arab EmiratesDiplodocus is a small and curious dinosaur living in a comic book drawn by the underrated artist Ted. One day, Diplodocus discovers he can teleport from one comic planet to another. Through this ability, Diplodocus meets quirky characters such as a wizard, a scientist and a pilot. Together they embark on a grand adventure. Meanwhile, convinced by his publisher that his dinosaur comic sucks, Ted grabs an eraser to erase everything… To save their comic planets and themselves, Diplodocus and his friends must help Ted regaining confidence.#Fantasy #Thevalueofcreation #Perseverance

The Netherlands, Belgium | 2024 Directors: Joost van den Bosch, Erik VerkerkIn English with Chinese and English subtitlesDuration: 1 hr 2 minsAge Recommendation: Best for ages 3 or aboveBased on Jet Boeke’s picture book series “Dikkie-Dik”One day, something shocking happens to Tummy Tom! His favourite cuddle toy, Bear, is missing and nowhere to be found. Luckily, Tom’s friend Cat Mouse is there to help. Many paws make light work, the two best friends set off to find Bear and soon what seems like an ordinary day becomes many exciting adventures. After a day full of unexpected encounters, will Tummy Tom ever see Bear again? Let’s clap and sing-along to help Tummy Tom search for his Bear.#Friendship #Cats #AlternativeAdventure #Sing-along

France, Luxembourg | 2024 Directors: Alexis Ducord, Vincent ParonnaudLive Cantonese dubbing with no subtitlesDuration: 1 hr 24 minsAge Recommendation: Best for ages 8 or aboveOfficial Selection, Cannes Film Festival 2024, FranceBest Feature Film Nominee, Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2024, FranceWhat would you do if you were left alone in the forest? Angelo, a 10-year-old boy, chooses to brave the way and makes the unpleasant situation an exciting journey full of imagination and fantasy! When the family drives to see Angelo’s beloved but ailing grandmother, they accidentally leave Angela behind! From there, Angelo convinces himself to venture into the forest to find his family. In the titular woods, he encounters a variety of spectacular talking creatures. To get to his grandmother, Angelo must join the band of creatures to battle a villain who is plotting against the forest.#Courage #Family #Fantasy

Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia | 2024 Director: Wojtek WawszczykIn English with Chinese and English subtitlesDuration: 1 hr 34 minsAge Recommendation: Best for ages 6 or aboveBest Full-Length Children’s Film of Outstanding Artistic Value, Ale Kino! International Young Audience Film Festival 2024, PolandBest Animated Feature, Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival 2024, United Arab EmiratesDiplodocus is a small and curious dinosaur living in a comic book drawn by the underrated artist Ted. One day, Diplodocus discovers he can teleport from one comic planet to another. Through this ability, Diplodocus meets quirky characters such as a wizard, a scientist and a pilot. Together they embark on a grand adventure. Meanwhile, convinced by his publisher that his dinosaur comic sucks, Ted grabs an eraser to erase everything… To save their comic planets and themselves, Diplodocus and his friends must help Ted regaining confidence.#Fantasy #Thevalueofcreation #Perseverance

USA, Australia | 2021Director: Reinaldo Marcus GreenIn English with Chinese and English subtitlesDuration: 2 hrs 24 minsAge Recommendation: Best for ages 12 or aboveBest Actor in a Leading Role, Academy Awards, 2022, USABest Leading Actor, BAFTA Awards, 2022, UKBest Actor (Drama), Golden Globes Awards, 2022, USAIn the 1990s, the “Williams Sisters” – Venus and Serena – rose to prominence in the tennis world. Although they had already shown their potential as teenagers, this film’s focus is not on the growth story of the sisters who have won the Grand Slams multiple times, but rather on their “helicopter dad”, Richard. Known for his strict disciplinary methods and rigorous training, he grooms his daughters vigorously. The Williams family, who did not start with a winning advantage, relied entirely on the careful planning of the helicopter parents. How do they pave the way for their daughters and motivate them to succeed? As the daughters entered their teenages, how do the careful protection of the daughters gradually shift to letting go? Will Smith, who plays the “helicopter dad”, swept multiple Best Actor awards for his role in this film.#tennis #QualityParenting

Features Cantonese IntroductionApproximate running time: 1 hr 15 minsAge Recommendation: Best for ages 3 or aboveProgramme 2 is more entertaining in nature, allowing audiences to have a good laugh! The Sleeping Prince is a surprising remake of the fairy tales that we are familiar with. It combines children’s imaginations into one hilarious and exciting tale. Radio Interference uses old radio parts to ensemble a robot broadcaster. The nostalgic feeling it constructs is a rarity! Attention should also be paid to the Norwegian production The Rumble-Bumble Rally, which is an interesting blend of live action and animation.

Features Cantonese IntroductionApproximate running time: 1 hr 15 minsAge Recommendation: Best for ages 3 or aboveProgramme 3 is like Programme 2, with the same fast pace and hilarious content. Topping the crazy and funny index is the Spanish production Ciao Peskao. A hungry cat living alone on an isolated island just wants to catch a fish for lunch, but it causes a riot that almost shakes half of the Pacific Ocean! Also craving the food are the bandits in Mojappi It’s mine! and the fox in Foxtale. Be advised: get your stomach full before entering the cinema!

Luxembourg, France | 2024Director: Jean-François LaguionieIn French with Chinese and English subtitlesDuration: 1 hr 15 minsAge Recommendation: Best for ages 12 or aboveOfficial Selection for Cinema de la Plage, Cannes Film Festival, 2024, FranceA very poetic and delicate portrait of a family’s extraordinary home project in Europe in the early 1950s. François, a 11-year-old boy is intrigued to find out that his parents are building a boat in their home garden. The boat is supposed to be a replica of the Spray, the legendary sailboat on which the famous sailor Joshua Slocum made the first solo circumnavigation in 1895. This strange yet amazing “journey” will take years to complete and there are ups and downs in between. As the years go by, François drifts from adolescence to adulthood, and too he embarks on his own journey.#Family #Dream #Perseverance

The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg | 2024Director: Mascha HalberstadIn English with Chinese and English subtitlesDuration: 1 hr 11 minsAge Recommendation: Best for ages 3 or aboveSelection, Generation Kplus, Berlinale 2024, GermanyBased on Sylvia Vanden Heede’s children’s book series “Fox and Hare”Brand-new work by the Director of Oink featuring in the 2023 film fest. On a sunny day, Fox and Hare host a party with their friends in the forest. Unfortunately, they discover that the forest is almost flooded the next day! To make things worse, Owl, is missing! Meanwhile, created by the selfish and arrogant Beaver, a massive dam is set out nearby, causing a flood that impacts the entire forest! To save their home, Fox and Hare decide to unite with the other animals and challenge the Beaver! Come join them on the adventure and see how they bravely face difficulties in this rescue journey!

France, Luxembourg | 2024 Directors: Alexis Ducord, Vincent ParonnaudLive Cantonese dubbing with no subtitlesDuration: 1 hr 24 minsAge Recommendation: Best for ages 8 or aboveOfficial Selection, Cannes Film Festival 2024, FranceBest Feature Film Nominee, Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2024, FranceWhat would you do if you were left alone in the forest? Angelo, a 10-year-old boy, chooses to brave the way and makes the unpleasant situation an exciting journey full of imagination and fantasy! When the family drives to see Angelo’s beloved but ailing grandmother, they accidentally leave Angela behind! From there, Angelo convinces himself to venture into the forest to find his family. In the titular woods, he encounters a variety of spectacular talking creatures. To get to his grandmother, Angelo must join the band of creatures to battle a villain who is plotting against the forest.#Courage #Family #Fantasy

After a year of dedicated dance training, more than 30 students from special schools will take the stage of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre this summer, led by instructor Andy Wong and professional dancers, to showcase their talent and individuality. Students from Mary Rose School and Chi Yun School have participated in the 'Dance for All' Community Inclusive Dance Scheme over the past year. With the support of teachers, parents and caregivers, they have worked tirelessly to learn dance techniques, expressing emotions through movements and discovering their unique qualities.

Features Cantonese IntroductionApproximate running time: 1 hr 15 minsAge Recommendation: Best for ages 6 or aboveIn this year’s Summer Family Cine Fest we have curated 3 Short film programmes for the enjoyment of everyone. Programme 1 is suitable for children aged 6 or above. The 6 chosen short animations cover a wide spectrum of styles from traditional hand-drawn frames, motion graphics to 3D animation. Both coming from France and using a vivid approach, Atomic Chicken and Filante tell the story of defending and never giving up your family. On the other hand, the multi-award-winning Capybaras uses a cooler tone to talk about how human being harms animals.

The Netherlands, Luxembourg | 2024 Directors: Patrick Raats, Sarah SutterLive Cantonese dubbing with no subtitlesDuration: 1 hr 20 minsAge Recommendation: Best for ages 6 or aboveOpening Film, Cinekid Children’s Film Festival 2024, The NetherlandsBenjamin is a little bat who, at first glance, doesn’t seem very brave. He has a big problem, especially for a bat: He is afraid of the dark. His big brothers don’t understand his sensitive nature and his love for singing. Singing is for birds, and they are the bats’ sworn enemies. One day, Benjamin's world is turned upside down because he meets the tropical songbird. Now Benjamin needs to muster all his courage to save his new friend and to stand up for who he really is. Benjamin Bat is a beautiful story about facing your fears and standing up for yourself.#Friendship #Courage #Acceptance #FacingFear

Spain | 2024 Directors: Juan Jesús García Galocha, Pedro Solis GarcíaIn English and Spanish with Chinese and English SubtitlesDuration: 1 hr 22 minsAge Recommendation: Best for ages 6 or aboveBest Animated Film, CEC Award, Cinema Writers Circle Awards 2025, SpainGolden Goblet Best Animation Feature Nominee, Shanghai International Film Festival 2024Set in 1886 America, two parentless Irish siblings, Tom and Mary, arrive in New York City hoping to start a new life with their uncle. However, nothing goes as planned, their uncle doesn’t show up at the harbour and the siblings quickly find themselves on a wild, cross-country journey aboard an orphan train. Along the journey, the two befriend a clever puppy and a boy named Nick who uses a wheelchair and has problems expressing himself verbally. A loving family-friendly animation with a disabled child as lead character, which is still a rarity in the mainstream entertainment business. #Courage #Inclusion #Exciting

6 June 2025 (Friday)Lecture 1: John ColtraneAs one of the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz, Jazz saxophonist John Coltrane’s "Giant Steps" defies traditional harmonic patterns of jazz music, and demands exceptional technical mastery from its players. With demonstration performances, the speakers will guide audiences to appreciate Coltrane's works, and explore his influence on jazz music.13 June 2025 (Friday)Lecture 2: Ella FitzgeraldElla Fitzgerald is known as the "First Lady of Jazz". Her improvisational vocal technique of "Scat Singing" has inspired other singers to build up their unique styles by adding improvisational elements to their performances. The speakers will introduce Fitzgerald's interpretation style in different works, allowing audiences to experience her unique display of improvisational flair and "Swing" style.20 June 2025 (Friday)Lecture 3: Paul DesmondJazz saxophonist Paul Desmond, a core member of the famous Dave Brubeck Quartet, is regarded as one of the icons of "Cool Jazz". The speakers will highlight Desmond's contributions across different jazz music genres. With live demonstrations, audiences will be allowed to enjoy his warm and lyrical saxophone style.4 July 2025 (Friday)Lecture 4: Chet BakerChet Baker was an accomplished jazz trumpeter and vocalist, with a magnetic voice and superb brass technique, favouring heartfelt melodic expression over technical showmanship. Through demonstration performances, the speakers will give audiences a taste of the raw emotions of the jazz superstar that defines his timeless appeal.11 July 2025 (Friday)Lecture 5: Bill EvansBill Evans was a renowned jazz pianist of the 20th century. Trained in classical music from an early age, he was later influenced by impressionist composers, resulting in his distinctive musical style. The speakers will introduce Evans' compositions featuring waltz, impressionism and complex melodic lines through lecture and demonstrations, guiding audiences into the musical world of the jazz piano poet.18 July 2025 (Friday)Lecture 6: Kenny G Kenny G is one of the most widely recognised jazz saxophonists of the 1990s. His works blends elements of traditional jazz, R&B (rhythm and blues) and pop music, and his instrumental piece "Songbird" has been soared up the Billboard charts. The speakers will introduce how Kenny G's catchy melodies and expressive tones achieve commercial success, and his contribution to the contemporary jazz music.1 August 2025 (Friday)Lecture 7: Herbie Hancock Jazz musician Herbie Hancock's musical style is a fusion of traditional jazz, "Funk", "Fusion Jazz" and electronic music elements, inspiring the next generation of musicians to explore and experiment in cross-genre musical combinations. Through live demonstrations, the speakers will elaborate how Hancock seamlessly integrates electronic textures with classical jazz that expands the possibilities of "Fusion Jazz" while presenting his personal charisma to audiences.8 August 2025 (Friday)Lecture 8: Pat Metheny Inspired by The Beatles, Pat Metheny developed a deep passion for the guitar. His affiliated group, the Pat Metheny Group, has been active in the jazz scene for over three decades, striving to blend different music genres and foster the diversity and popularity of jazz music. The speakers will introduce Metheny, one of the most outstanding jazz guitarists in the world today, by demonstrating his compositions that integrate folk, rock, world music and other elements.15 August 2025 (Friday)Lecture 9: Miles DavisJazz trumpet legend Miles Davis emphasised improvisation in musical performance. His simple yet profound musical expression has inspired other musicians to explore the possibilities of improvisation. His music is a fusion of jazz, "Bebop", "Blues" and other avant-garde elements. The speakers will revisit the musical journey of the jazz superstar and explore how his music shaped the genres that followed.29 August 2025 (Friday)Lecture 10: Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong, the trumpeter and vocalist known as the "Father of Jazz", was one of the first artists to display individual improvisation on recordings. His classic "What a Wonderful World" brought jazz music to a wide audience. In the final lecture, the speakers will elaborate on Armstrong's contribution of integrating jazz elements into the pop music of his time, as well as the development of jazz music.(Information provided by the speaker)

Latvia, Luxembourg | 2024 Director: Reinis KalnaellisLive Cantonese dubbing with no subtitlesDuration: 1 hr 11 minsAge Recommendation: Best for ages 3 or aboveAward of the ECFA Jury, SCHLiNGEL International Film Festival 2024, GermanyIn the magical Land of Ice, young Thelma the penguin defies the norms of her peers and parents to create her perfect birthday. When a letter from her friends in the Great Forest arrives, Thelma sets out on an adventure full of obstacles and delightful encounters. Through this whimsical journey Thelma learns the value of friendship, courage, and the true meaning of growing up. #Fantasy #Colourful #Growth #Change

Feature Films 3+Age Recommendation (Best for ages 3 and above)Fox and Hare Save the Forest Thelma’s Perfect BirthdayTummy Tom and the Lost Teddy Bear Feature Films 6+Age Recommendation (Best for ages 6 and above)Benjamin BatBuffalo KidsDiplodocusFeature Films 8+Age Recommendation (Best for ages 8 and above)Into the WonderwoodsThe Pinchers' High Voltage HeistGreetings from MarsCoco FarmLampo, The Travelling DogFeature Films 12+Age Recommendation (Best for ages 12 and above)The HillA Boat in the GardenLionessKing RichardSpecial Programme – Dome Show & Post - Screening ActivityWorld Animation & ShortsWorld Animation & Shorts Programme 1 – All About LoveWorld Animation & Shorts Programme 2 – Is That Ok?World Animation & Shorts Programme 3 – Craving For Food!