ΕΜΣΤ’s Education Department, in collaboration with the Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People, invites children aged 8–12 to a special series of film screenings and activities.
Sunday 26 April
11:30 – 13:30
Block 5
A film by Klemen Dvornik
Slovenia–Czech Republic–Croatia–Serbia, 2024, 79′
When 12-year-old Alma discovers that her father’s company plans to demolish the playground, she vows to save her neighbourhood’s green spaces. Left with no other choice, she joins forces with her rivals—Luna and her skater gang. Ultimately, their struggle to defend their playground is a moving tribute to unity and forgiveness. The film explores the intersection of friendship, family, and environmental activism.
Language: Slovenian, with Greek subtitles
Age: 8+
The screening will be accompanied by an introductory discussion about the film and the themes it explores. After the screening is completed, the children will creatively engage in a participatory activity inspired by the film’s content, allowing them to reflect, express themselves, and become part of the cinematic experience.
Sunday 10 May
11:30 – 13:30
Workshop “From the Screen to Your Hands”
The workshop combines film viewing with creative practice. The activity begins with the screening of four selected short films that stand out for their technique and aesthetics:
“Don’t Blow it Up”, Alžbeta Mačáková Mišejová / Czech Republic / 2022 / 8’
“Smile”, Jonas Forsman / Sweden / 2021 / 7’
“Sunflower”, Natalia Chernysheva / Russia / 2023 / 4’
“Luce and the Rock”, Britt Raes / France, Netherlands / 2022 / 13’
After the screening, the young viewers become creators. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, children will be introduced to the basic principles of stop-motion animation. Using character figures from the films they have just watched, they will be invited to build their own sets and create frame-by-frame movement, composing their own original scenes. The workshop aims to familiarize children with animation language and help them understand how a static image can be brought to life through motion.
Age: 8+
Sunday 31 May
11:30 – 13:30
Cine Zizanio presents “Go Against the Grain”
Short films and audiovisual creations by children and teenagers from Greece and abroad, drawn from the collection of Camera Zizanio, come together in a thematic program. This section sensitively and critically examines the moments when a person – child, teenager, or adult – is called to choose between silent acceptance and creative resistance. The films speak to us about societies that demand uniformity and systems that impose “uncompromising norms,” but also about individuals who, despite fear, dare to follow their own inner compass. Cinema, as a primary field for observing the human condition, turns its lens precisely toward those characters whose quiet or resounding disobedience reminds us that freedom is not a destination but a constant decision not to conform to whatever restricts your spirit. The stories in this program invite us to reflect: What happens when a person’s inner drive deviates from a predetermined path? How easy is it to remain yourself when everyone around you is the same? What is the cost of being different – and what is the liberating power of going against the grain? The films are accompanied by video presentations from the youth team of the Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People.
Age: 8+
Olympia International Film Festival
The Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People was founded in 1997 and is based in Ilia, Greece. Since then, it has operated as an important platform for promoting cinema addressed to children and adolescents. At the same time, it supports children’s and youth creativity, offering a dynamic space for both expression and learning. Each year, the festival hosts films from all over the world that reflect the concerns, dreams, and challenges of children and young people. From short animation films to fiction features and documentaries, its program embraces a wide range of cinematic genres, with a strong emphasis on high-quality filmmaking. The Olympia Festival is a vibrant, living institution that highlights the power of cinema as an educational tool and a vehicle for social change, nurturing future generations of creators, cinephiles, and thoughtful citizens.
TICKETS
General Admission tickets 4 €, available at the Museum’s Ticket Desk and online in the system below.
Free admission for people with disabilities.
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