AMMAN — The
Royal Film Commission is gearing up for the second edition of the
Jordan Children’s Film Festival (JCFF), scheduled from Friday, November 24 to Tuesday,
November 28 at The
Rainbow Theater.
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Launching
the festival on Friday is the Jordanian animation titled "Saleem."
The film tells the tale of a nine-year-old boy named Salim, uprooted from his
hometown, and compelled to embrace a new life. Plagued by the ghosts of his
past, Salim grapples with the challenges of a fresh start after losing his
father. Amidst ongoing school harassment, Salim strives for stability. His life
takes an unexpected turn when a dove from another world appears, revealing what
seems to be an ancient treasure map, according to the
RFC description.
The film
will be followed by a discussion with the director. This captivating film has
already left its mark on the international stage, participating in the Ansi
Film Festival in France and the Cartoons on the Bay - Pulcinella Awards in
Italy, both in 2023.
On Saturday,
November 25 starting at 4pm, there will be a collection of short animated films
suitable for children above six years, including "Abjad in the Planet of
Elves," "Limited," "Egor!," "Socks for the
Star," "Apple Pie," "Dino Land," and "The
Christmas Tree School," followed by a 6pm screening of the Dutch film
"Totem." On Sunday, November 26 there will be another collection of
short films suitable for children above ten years old, including "Between
Two Pictures," "Radya," "Ines," "Assif,"
"Mum is Pouring Rain," followed by a 6 pm screening of the Bulgarian
film "The Tesla Case."
On Monday,
November 27, there will be a 4 pm showing of the Chinese film "The Song of
Spring," followed by a 6 pm showing of the German film "Class Trip
Chaos! (13+)." On Tuesday, November 28, there will be a Chinese film
screening of "The Little Horsewhip," followed by a 6pm screening of
the Slovak film "Journey to Your land."
All films
include English and Arabic translations and are free to attend on a first-come,
first-served basis.
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