Films you cannot miss! TOP 5 titles at the 13th TAURON Young Horizons IFF
We’ve been waiting for this moment all year! The 13th edition of the TAURON Young Horizons International Film Festival is about to begin. For years now, the festival has attracted hosts of young viewers. The programme is filled with unique films, premieres from all around the world, and exciting cinematic adventures. Check out who you’re going to see on the big screen and what kind of stories you can experience with us this year.
The festival takes place on 25 September – 4 October in Warsaw and Wrocław, in Helios cinemas across Poland, and in selected Polish arthouse cinemas. The programme is bursting with the latest film discoveries, newest releases, and your favourite protagonists – more than 175 films in total. From 8 to 25 October, selected titles will be available online.
A tribute to friendship and creativity – Look Back (dir. Hirokazu Kore-eda)
Fujino, a talented and very confident young manga artist, meets shy Kyomoto, who also wants to create manga. Their initial rivalry turns into a friendship founded on their shared love for drawing. The girls start making manga together and pursue their artistic dreams side by side for 13 years. Their relationship matures with time, and the creative path they decided to take clashes with life’s unpredictability. The world premiere of the film took place at the Venice International Film Festival.
In search of personal roots – Julián (dir. Louise Bagnall, Guillaume Lorin, Mark Mullery)
The latest production from the Oscar-nominated Irish studio Cartoon Saloon premiered at Annecy – the most important animation film festival in the world. Julián spends the summer with his Dominican grandma, exploring his family history, Caribbean traditions, and the world of imagination. Fascinated with the ocean and sea life, he dreams of taking part in a mermaid parade. This unique experience allows Julián to discover his roots, strengthen the bonds with his family, and find out who he really wants to be.
For young (and older) explorers – Born in the Jungle (dir. Edmunds Jansons)
Elizabeth dreams of spending her holiday in the city, but instead, she ends up in the heart of the jungle in South America with her family. When her little brother Leo vanishes into thin air, the girl sets out on a perilous mission to find him. On her way, she meets a unique creature, dangerous poachers, and a secret tribe. The expedition is testing her courage, cleverness, and natural instincts.
For the lovers of anime – 5 Centimeters per Second (dir. Makoto Shinkai)
This is one of the most beautiful films about love. Takaki and Akari meet in primary school. They soon discover that a unique bond grows between them. Their budding love is interrupted when Akari moves away. The following years apart bring new relationships and challenges of adulthood. Despite the passing of time, Takaki is unable to forget his first love. The film is a moving story about love, longing, and fleeting time.
A timeless classic – The Wizard of Oz (dir. Victor Fleming)
Dorothy Gale, growing up on a farm in Kansas, dreams of a place “somewhere over the rainbow”. Her dream comes to fulfilment when a tornado sweeps her away, along with her dog Toto and the entire house, into a land of wonders. Soon, she makes friends with the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion. Together, they follow the Yellow Brick Road into the Emerald City to meet the Wizard of Oz and ask him for help in taking Dorothy back home.
See the full festival programme!
See you at cinemas from 25 September to 4 October!
