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My Life As A Courgette - Orkney

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My Life as a Courgette
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My Life as a Courgette
My Life as a Courgette © RITA PRODUCTIONS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Event Date

Wed 07 Mar 2018

Event Time

10:00 - 11:10

Location

The Phoeinix Cinema,
The Pickaquoy Centre Muddisdale Rd,
Kirkwall,
KW15 1LR

PG

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Cost

FREE

Recommended Age Group

8+

Curriculum Subject/s

  • Art and Design
  • French
  • Health
  • Languages
  • Personal
  • PSHE Education
  • Psychology
  • Social

WHAT: Into Film are pleased to present a screening of My Life As A Courgette as part of the Spring Screenings programme celebrating women in animation.

WHEN: Wednesday 7 March 2018, 10:00am - 11:10am

WHERE: The Phoeinix Cinema, The Pickaquoy Centre, Muddisdale Rd, Kirkwall KW15 1LR

 

Certificate: PG, Into Film recommend this film is suitable for ages 7+. Please note there are some references that some younger members may find difficult to understand. Please refer to the BBFC guidance here for more information. 

Language: English (dubbed version)

 

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Film title

My Life as a Courgette

Synopsis

A charming French animation about a 9-year-old boy called Courgette who is sent to live in a children's home following the death of his mother. Learning to fit in with the other children – each of whom carry scars of their own difficult pasts – the film is a gentle exploration of the thoughts and feelings a young person might have when going through a difficult period. Full of humour, the challenging issues and behaviours of each child is dealt with sensitively and from the perspective of Courgette as he gets to know them. The bright, colourful animation and affecting story make this a perceptive and uplifting film about friendship and child welfare.

Mild sex references, references to traumatic childhood experiences.

Director/s

Claude Barras

Year

2016

Country of Production

France / Switzerland

Genres

  • Animation
  • Comedy
  • Coming of Age
  • Family

Language

English

Duration

66 minutes

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Venue name

The Phoeinix Cinema

Address

The Pickaquoy Centre Muddisdale Rd,
Kirkwall,
KW15 1LR

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My Life as a Courgette
Resource

My Life as a Courgette: Film Guide

International Day of Families, 15 May

A film guide that looks at My Life as a Courgette (2016), exploring its key topics and themes through informal...

Suitable for 12–15

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