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

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

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.

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!

Canada | 2023 Director: Sébastien GagnéIn French with Chinese and English subtitlesDuration: 1 hr 29 minsAge Recommendation: Best for ages 8 or aboveGrand Prize for Live-Action Feature, New York International Children’s Film Festival 2024, USAWandering Goats – Audience Award, Ale Kino! International Young Audience Film Festival 2024, PolandBest International Children’s Film MDR Special Award & Best International Feature Film, International Film Festival for Children and Young Audience SCHLiNGEL 2023, GermanyAfter his father faces financial struggles, Max is forced to shut down his small business that he operates in his garage and move to a small country town. There he discovers another business opportunity when he sees the happy free-range chickens raised by his cousin Charles. Together with the local YouTuber Alice, three 12-year-olds start an egg farming business. The animal-friendly Coco Farm quickly becomes a major hit, but the three partners soon find themselves facing the harsh realities of an industry controlled by mega consortium.#Solidarity #Perseverance #Entrepreneur

USA | 2023Director: Jeff CelentanoIn English with Chinese and English subtitlesDuration: 2 hrs 6 minsAge Recommendation: Best for ages 12 or aboveBest Family Feature Film, Annual Family Film and TV Awards, 2023, USABased on the inspiring true story of baseball prodigy Rickey Hill, Rickey was born with a degenerative spinal disease, but he had an extraordinary talent for batting, and becoming an excellent baseball player was his childhood dream. However, his father never supported Rickey’s aspirations and only hoped he would follow in his footsteps to become a pastor, and firmly advised Rickey that no matter how hard he tried, becoming a baseball player was an unattainable goal. Despite his relentless efforts, his dream seemed within reach; but unfortunately, an accident during one game forced him to confront reality. Can Rickey overcome his physical limitations and hit a home run in life?#Baseball #Fightforyourdreams #Nevergiveup

Let’s explore the wonders of the solar system this summer! Our journey will begin with an award-winning dome show, taking everyone on a flight through space to traverse the Solar System, a realm of enchanting beauty and hidden dangers. The post-screening activities will further your adventure, bringing you to explore more exciting space missions on Mars!Dome Show : "The Great Solar System Adventure!"UK | 2024Director: Max CrowDuration: 25 minsIn Cantonese with no subtitles.The headphone system offers English for selectionAge Recommendation: Best for ages 6 or aboveAudience Award, Fulldome Festival Brno 2024, Czech RepublicJoin showman extraordinaire “The Great Schiaparelli” as he will take us on a death-defying space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium. From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be subjected to the myriad dangers and wonders of our Solar System, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just how precious our home planet really is. Be warned though, the Observatorium will be transporting you right to the heart of some of the deadliest locations in our slice of the heavens. It’s going to take some fancy flying to get everyone back in one piece!Post-screening Activity: Mars Exploration Mission (around 80 minutes and conducted in Cantonese*)Let’s make Mars paper models together at the Lecture Hall of HK Space Museum after the screening and understand the major discoveries of various Mars exploration missions.*Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by parents or adultsCo-organised by the Film Programmes Office and the Hong Kong Space Museum

The Netherlands | 2023Director: Raymond GrimbergenIn Dutch with Chinese and English subtitlesDuration: 1 hr 28 minsAge Recommendation: Best for ages 12 or aboveBest Film (Elements 10+), Giffoni Film Festival 2023, ItalyKids’ Jury Award, Zurich Film Festival 2024, SwitzerlandBorn in South America, a girl named Rosi has loved football since childhood, dreaming of joining the national team. With her skills and speed, she is like the female version of Virgil van Dijk. However, everything changes dramatically when she moves to the Netherlands with her family, which brings her many challenges. The only thing that helps her escape loneliness is football. Later, with the support of her close friends, Rosi joins the school girls’ football team. However, her talent invites jealousy from teammates, and she faces acute difficulties. Yet, as she navigates through these challenges, how does Rosi adjust her mindset and excel in the adversity?#Football #YouthThrive

IATC(HK) Critics Award 2023 – Award of Scenography of the Year, Nomination of Director of the Year Hailed as "one of the most thought-provoking stage performances of the summer of 2023", Bhagavad Gita comes back in June this year! "Bhagavad" refers to "The Venerable"; "Gita" refers to "Chant". Bhagavad Gita, which originated from Indian epic "Mahabharata", is a war story of an ancient Indian kingdom. At the eve of war, Lord Krishna revealed the wisdom of Indian Yoga to warrior Arjuna: Adhyatma, Brahma, Dharma, Samsara and the wisdom of three gunas, by eradicating the attachment to the self can one attain spiritual awareness. Today, as humanity grapples with endless conflicts and the relentless onslaught of artificial intelligence, the Bhagavad Gita may offer us profound revelations. Director Tang Shu-wing's Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual journey filled with visual and auditory imagery, reimagined through contemporary theatre to reveal the current situation of today's era. In this re-performance, Mandy Wong reprises the lead role, joined by Endy Chow, working with a dynamic ensemble of performers to stage ten Cantonese performances.Adaptation/Director: Tang Shu-wingScript Editor: Jim HuiCast: Mandy Wong, Endy Chow, Lau Ting-kwan, Kingsan Lo, Peggy Chow, Jasmine Lam, Carmen Yu, Elvin CheungAssistant Director: Rocky WongStage Designer: Vanessa SuenLighting Designer: Yeung Tsz-yanMusic Composer: Lam Kwan-faiSound Designer: Anthony YeungCostume Designer: Jade LeungVideo Designer: Henky ChanBharatanatyam Choreographer: Sandhya GopalProduction Manager: Lawrence LeeProducer: Effie Wong Presented and Produced by Tang Shu-wing Theatre StudioThe programme is part of the HKADC's 30th Anniversary Gala FestivalGold Sponsor: Chellaram FoundationSilver Sponsor: Mrs Purviz Shroff, MH and Late Mr Rusy M. Shroff, BBS, MBE

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.

Sweden | 2023 Director: Leif LindblomIn Swedish with Chinese and English subtitlesDuration: 1 hr 30 minsAge Recommendation: Best for ages 8 or above2024 Official Selection for ZFF for Kids Section, Zurich Film Festival, SwitzerlandAdapted from the Swedish children’s book by Anders Sparring, director Leif Lindblom brought to life a brightly colored crime comedy about a family of criminals. Ture Pincher is a well-behaved child who dreams of becoming a policeman, but the other Pinchers just can’t stop stealing! While the other Pinchers are always busy planning their next big heist, Ture would rather spend time with their family dog. Until one day an old lady claims to be the true dog owner…Wait, even the family dog was stolen?! A hilarious family choice for both young and adult audiences.#Funny #LiteraryAdaptation #UniqueStyling

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!

Poland | 2023Director: Magdalena NiećIn Polish with Chinese and English subtitlesDuration: 1 hr 38 minsAge Recommendation: Best for ages 8 or aboveDiamond Little Lions, Best Family Film of the 25th Anniversary, Polish Film Festival 2024, PolandEuropean Children’s Film Award & Award of the Kids Jury, International Film Festival for Children and Young Audience SCHLiNGEL 2024Everything feels fake on social media…well…maybe except Lampo, the social media-famous dog? Lampo loves travelling alone by train and he has made the railway his home, but the arrogant station master is not as fond of him as the rest of the railway staff and passengers. During a visit to her father’s workplace, Zuzia, a little girl with a heart condition, rescues Lampo from the evil station master and even gives him a loving home. But soon it is the Zuzia family that needs help, would Lampo be able to do magic?#Family #Dogs #Miracle