The Lumière film festival for kids
The whole family can enjoy two Buster Keaton film-concert events. And to celebrate the centenary of the Disney studios, experience four great classics from the Walt Disney era and a special screening of The Jungle Book. Plus, once again this year, there will be specific screenings for primary and middle schools students.
Screenings
Family screening at the Halle Tony Garnier
The Jungle Book in VF by Wolfgang Reitherman (1967, 1h20)
Mowgli was abandoned and taken in by a family of wolves in the Indian jungle. As he grows up, he wonders whether he will ever be able to return to his family... The last movie to be supervised by Walt Disney himself, this adaptation follows in the studio's tradition of artisanship.
Family screening at the Halle Tony Garnier Sun 15 3pm
Disney Centenary - Disney in the Walt Disney era
Cinderella in VF by Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson & Hamilton Luske (1950, 1h18)
Cinderella, a servant to her stepmother and stepsisters, receives a visit one day from her fairy godmother, who works her magic so that Cinderella can attend the Prince's grand ball... The creation of Disney's most iconic princess, adapted from Charles Perrault's fairy tale.
Comœdia Sun 15 10:45am | Institut Lumière (Villa) Wed 18 2pm & Institut Lumière (Villa) Wed 18 2:15pm | UGC Astoria Sun 22 11am
Alice in Wonderland in VF by Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson & Hamilton Luske (1951, 1h15)
Alice sets off in pursuit of a white rabbit and falls down the rabbit hole, which seems to have become a gateway to a mysterious world... Lewis Carroll's legendary character has become one of the foundations of psychedelic culture.
UGC Confluence Sat 21 10:45am | Pathé Vaise Sun 22 4:30pm
The Sword in the Stone in VF by Wolfgang Reitherman, Clyde Geronimi & David Hand (1963, 1h20)
The person who manages to wrest a sword from an anvil will become King of England. The Sword in the Stone's powers of divination tell him who it is... A hilarious, entertaining, good-natured movie!
UGC Astoria Sun 15 11am | UGC Confluence Wed 18 2:15pm | Comœdia Sun 22 10:45am
Mary Poppins in VF and VOSTF by Robert Stevenson (1964, 2h19)
Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) becomes the governess to two naughty children. Assisted by Bert, she turns every day into a zany, fun adventure.... A charming musical comedy combining animated scenes and songs that have become famous.
Ecully Mon 16 5pm in VF | Comœdia Sat 21 2pm in VOSTF | UGC Confluence Sun 22 2pm in VF
Our thanks to The Walt Disney Company France
Burlesque : Buster Keaton
Spite Marriage by Edward Sedgwick et Buster Keaton (1929, 1h16)
Modest Elmer marries the beautiful actress Trilby Drew, who stars in a play that he has seen thirty-five times. Unbeknownst to Elmer, he is being used to make her old flame jealous... A comic genius, Keaton once again takes us from laughter to tears in this unpredictable tale.
CC Institut Lumière (Hangar) Wed 18 9am | CC Pathé Bellecour Sun 22 2:45pm
Buster Keaton: 3 short films (1921-1923, 1h21)
The Boat
A father wants to take his family out on a boating trip but disaster ensues…
The Balloonatic
A solitary young man is swept away by a hot-air balloon...
The Electric House
A botany graduate is mistaken for an electrical engineer..
CC Institut Lumière (Hangar) Thu 19 9:15am | CC Pathé Bellecour Sat 21 11:15am
Other film
Moonrise Kingdom by Wes Anderson (2012, 1h34)
Suzy and Sam fall in love during the summer and run away together. Everyone on the island comes together to find them as a storm approaches... A dreamlike film with choreographic direction, starring Frances McDormand, Bill Murray, Bruce Willis and Edward Norton.
UGC Confluence Sun 15 6:30pm | Comœdia Tue 17 6:45pm | UGC Astoria Sun 22 2:30pm
