Cinemagic: On the Pulse - Animation Triple Bill 
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Three inspiring short animations illustrating the resilience and fortitude of young people facing hardships and challenging situations. And an exploration of the unique and wonderful bonds shared between children and their grandparents.
Mum is Pouring Rain: Jane is looking forward to spending Christmas with her Mum but she is sent unknowingly to her Grandma’s instead. The holidays turn out to be quite an adventure as Jane meets new friends : Cloclo who lives in the forest, and Sonia and Leon, two local kids. As she learns to open herself to others, Jane will inspire her mother the necessary strength to get back on her feet.
Dir: Hugo de Faucompret / France / 2021 / 26 mins / Age Recommendation: PG (8+) / in English
Dounia: Forced to leave their country, Dounia and her grandparents set off in search of a new home. As she travels around the world in search of asylum, Dounia encounters many people and lives many great adventures. And when she encounters an obstacle that seems insurmountable, the wisdom of the ancient world comes to her rescue in the form of the nigella seeds of her grandmother.
Dir: Marya Zarif & André Kadi / Canada / 2020 / 30 mins / Age Recommendation: PG (8+) / in English
Sol: Sol is plunged into darkness when his Nonee dies. Sent on a quest to find the light of the world, Sol's journey enables him to realise his love for his grandmother is greater than the pain of his loss.
Dir: Grainne McGuinness / Ireland & UK / 2020 / 29 mins / Age Recommendation: PG (8+) / in English
Screening as part of Cinemagic ‘On the Pulse’ Short Film Festival.
On the Pulse is funded by the Department for Communities through Northern Ireland Screen.
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