THE DRIFTING GUITAR (SHORTS)

Cinemagic Film Festival 2024 / Short Film Programmes

Presented by: Cinemagic

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0	BELFAST: The Ulster Museum
P	Saturday 26th October, 2024
N	1:00pm

Event information

THE DRIFTING GUITAR (SHORTS) - Join us as we discover vibrant new worlds, surprising characters, breathtaking landscapes, and unknown traditions in this animation shorts package for young audiences.

Audience Award! Vote for your favourite short film at the end of the screening.

1. Laika, The Brave Dog
Dir: Francesco Catarinolo – Italy – 2024 – 8 mins
Only a few days are left until the launch of Sputnik II, the first satellite to host a living being: Laika.

2. The Drifting Guitar
Dir: Sophie Roze – France, Switzerland – 2024 – 30 mins
A weasel’s life is about to change when she meets a musical hedgehog.

3. Mû
Dir: Malin Neumann – Germany – 2023 – 8 mins
A child accompanied by an otter-like creature sets out to find a cure for a life-threatening water shortage.

4. Ovo
Dir: Stiv Spasojevic – France – 2023 – 8 mins
The meeting between a robot from outer space and an adorable little bird just hatched from its egg.

5. Goodbye Kepler
Dir: Nerea Ayala, Patricia Fañanás, David Modroño, Iraia Yarto – Spain – 2024 – 7 mins
12-year-old Haley bids farewell to the Kepler telescope as it ends its celestial journey.

6. Grandpa’s Star Fireworks
Dir: Nijitaro – Japan – 2023 – 7 mins
A bear cub remembers the ‘star fireworks’ his grandfather would show him whenever he was sad.

7. Mush-Mush: Back to the Forest
Dir: Joeri Christiaen – France, Belgium – 2023 – 22 mins
When the old Rooster Beetle comes to the end of his crowing days, everyone worries for Mush-Mush.

8. Lola and the Sound Piano
Dir: Augusto Zanovello – France – 2024 – 25 mins
When Lola discovers her younger brother's hypersensitivity, she decides to build a special noise machine to help with their communication.

Ages: 8+ / Event Duration: 115 mins.

Start Time: 1.00pm (Exit Time: 2.55pm).

*Please note: A ticket is not required for a child under 2 who does not require their own seat. All other attendees must book a ticket.

Concessions: (Under 18, Over 65 & Students).

Refunds: Please check your ticket (or email confirmation) as soon as you receive it. Tickets/e-tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded, unless an event is cancelled, rescheduled or if they have been issued in error.