Online festival takes off! See the films awarded at the cinema edition if the festival.
Get ready for an autumn filled with fantastic films! The 12th TAURON Young Horizons IFF launches online tomorrow. Until 26 October, you will be able to discover smart and daring cinema for young audiences. Over 100 titles, 13 sections and one dilemma – what to watch first? Discover the must-see titles from the festival, including the award-winners from this year’s cinema edition of the festival.
The online edition of 12th TAURON Young Horizons IFF will run from October 9 to 26 at nowehoryzonty.pl/mhfestiwal The programme features over 100 titles for viewers of all ages. Discover some of them below!
During summer holidays, the mischievous cat Moxy gets separated from her owners and falls into the hands of a wicked farmer, Rita. Determined to return to her owners, she sets off on an adventure-filled journey through the south of France. She is accompanied by a clumsy dog, Brute, and a know-it-all bird, Ayo – complete opposites who must learn to cooperate. Together, the trio will discover that even the smallest of heroes can show great courage.
The film won the hearts of our viewers and received the Audience Award at the 12th TAURON Young Horizons IFF.
Twelve-year-old Jools dreams of dancing on stage without worrying about the judgement of others. Because of her physical disability, she often feels that those around her treat her differently. This changes when she meets choreographer Yorrith. Following a stroke, he had to learn how to move again, and he understands what Jools is going through. Working with the choreographer, Jools regains self-confidence.
The winner of the Documentary Competition at the 12th TAURON Young Horizons IFF, the film also received an honourable mention for best short film at the Belgian JEF festival. Recommended by the Młode Głowy initiative.
Eleven-year-old Karin lives with her grandfather, a monk who looks after a traditional Japanese temple. There, the girl meets the funny Anzu, a giant, talking ghost cat. Soon, a unique, though unexpected, bond develops between the two. It’s a story full of humour and forest spirits for cat lovers, fans of Japan and others!
Although he looks like an ordinary wooden stick, Stick Man is a caring father and devoted husband. One day, when he leaves his family’s tree hollow for his morning jog, he is mistaken for… a dog stick. This marks the beginning of a series of unfortunate events that take him further and further away from his loved ones. Fate does not treat him kindly – he ends up in a bird’s nest, on a flagpole, and even in a fireplace. Will Stick Man manage to find his way home? This is a tender and adventurous story about family, longing, and the unquenchable hope of making it back to those we love.
Take part in the online edition of the TAURON Young Horizons festival
The films are available directly on our online streaming platform.
Viewers can choose from three types of access:
- Festival pass providing access to the entire programme: 100 PLN
- Single-title access: prices ranging from 7.90 PLN to 17 PLN
- Single-title access for a group of students: 49 PLN (regardless of the number of viewers)
