This magical tale of friendship comes from the makers of The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child and is also based on a much-loved Julia Donaldson book. In this story, a kind witch invites a large collection of animals onto her broom and her cat isn’t too pleased with her.  The animals, however, are able to save the witch from a fearful dragon and in return there is a brand new broomstick that has room for everyone!

Age 5+

Followed by Animated Tales

My Strange Grandfather

A man with so many ideas bouncing around in his head can be perceived to be crazy by some and a genius by others. In this tale of an eccentric grandfather, his creative spirit leads sometimes to problems and other times to pure magic.

RUSSIA • 2011 • ANIMATION • DIRECTOR: DINA VELIKOVSKAYA

Leaves

In a small, quiet town just outside a little girl’s house stands a huge tree.  The girl’s imagination runs freely as she leaves her room to find peace and an inner space among the mass of green leaves. 

POLAND • 2011 • ANIMATION • DIRECTOR: AGNIESZKA BOROWA

Hannah and the Moon

Hannah loves playing outdoors with her friends, but at home she’s very lonely. She spends her nights talking to the moon. Suddenly, one evening, the moon vanishes and Hannah has to use her knowledge of the outside world in order to make it reappear.

SCOTLAND • 2012 • ANIMATION • DIRECTOR: KATE CHARTER

Fear of Flying

A small bird with a fear of flying tries to avoid heading South for the Winter.

IRELAND • 2013 • ANIMATION • DIRECTOR: CONOR FINNEGAN

These films are screening as part of the IFI Family Festival 2013 (July 11th – 14th).