The latest stop motion film from the director of the award-winning Ma Vie de Courgette, is this beautiful environmental-themed fable for younger audiences.  Set in the rain forest of Borneo, the life of the indigenous Penan people and the lush vegetation are under threat. 11-year-old Keria rescues an abandoned baby orangutan, and is spurred to save the animal, and campaign against the destruction of the forest, along with her forestry worker dad and her indigenous cousin.

With a simple dialogue, exquisite set, and models, Barras’s film focuses on conveying its message without being heavy handed, creating a hugely enjoyable film with an essential theme.

Notes by Alicia McGivern.

Tickets for IFI Family screenings are €7.00 (individually), and €23.00 (Family of 4).