25 years of children's film festival: Bernau transforms town hall in cinema magic!

25 years of children's film festival: Bernau transforms town hall in cinema magic!

On Tuesday, October 8th, numerous visitors flocked to the town hall of Bernau. The reason for the hustle and bustle was the 25th children's film festival, which offers loud insight into the world of children's cinema under the motto "that feels good ...". Until October 18, the town hall will be transformed into an inviting cinema hall atmosphere, which particularly attracts young film enthusiasts.

The opening took place at 9 a.m. with the presentation of the German film "Kannawoniwasein" from 2023. This adventurous story, which extends over the picturesque landscapes of Brandenburg and Mecklenburg, follows the main characters in their humorous and imaginative journey. Together they overcome challenges and learn that friendship and team spirit stand beyond every difficulty.

opening and supporting program

Clemens Pfütz, the general deputy of the mayor, was pleased to open the festival and promised exciting films that encourage thinking and discussing. "Film is not only there for the entertainment, but also to open up new perspectives and promote the children together," continued Pfütz. Together with the youth coordinator Andrea Pagel and the cultural office employee Sabine Oswald-Göritz, he started the festival, which will come up with a variety of film screenings in the coming days.

Special attention was paid to the interaction of the young spectators. "We do not leave you with your impressions after the joint film experience. You have the opportunity to talk about the films in hall talks and group work with specialists," said Andrea Pagel. These discussions are intended to better understand the emotional messages of the films and to encourage the children to exchange ideas.

The festival offers a selection of ten gripping films from different countries such as Germany, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Sweden and Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria and Slovakia until October 18. The films are thematically and age -appropriate to the different school years.

The events also have special occasions, such as the picture book cinema for the smallest viewers, which takes place on Wednesday, October 9th, in the city library. There the story "Good Night, Carola" by Jakob Hein and Kurt Krömer is presented, which convinces with a mixture of simple words and impressive pictures.

highlights of the festival

Another highlight of the children's film festival is the special film evening on Wednesday, October 9, which begins at 5 p.m. This evening, two award -winning documentaries are shown that illuminate the stories of seven children from different cultures. "7 or why I am in the world" from 2010 and the remake "7 or how do I keep the time" from 2023 give the protagonists who are between 7 and 13 years old to describe their world and present their dreams and challenges.

The directors Antje Starost and Hans Helmut Grotjahn will be present this evening to share their experiences and insights into the creation of both films. In addition, the journalist and film critic Knut Elstermann, known from radio and television, will take over the moderation and certainly toast interesting conversations about the content.

The festival also prepares a special day for families and children, which will be celebrated on Saturday, October 12th. Here the children are given the opportunity to choose the film themselves, which is to be shown. "This is a great way to promote the creativity of the children and to involve them in the process," said Sabine Oswald-Göritz from the Kulturamt.

The calf pain that accompany the anticipation for the festival days will guaranteed to be worth it. The organization, which now extends over 25 years, is captivating more and more children and their families. Last year, around 15,000 young cinema friends visited the festival, which is organized as a cooperation project by the State Institute for School and Media Berlin-Brandenburg (Lisum).

from the city of Bernau can be seen a clear focus on the promotion of children and adolescents. The cultural and youth field cooperates closely in order to continue to inspire young people about cinematic entertainment in the future. Visitors are invited to immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of the children's film festival and gain unforgettable experiences.

The full program of the festival is available on the website of the city of Bernau and on site in the town hall and the city library. Entry to the events is affordable to give as many children as possible access to these special film experiences.

The contact point in the cultural office is available for more information about the event program and to register. The enthusiasm for the children's film festival is noticeable and will also attract numerous cinema fans in the coming days and weeks.