Cinemagic: The Treasurer + Playing House (Short) 
Ten‑year‑old Janek has a vivid imagination—he’s always spinning tales and picturing himself as a superhero. So, when his older sister is swapped by a demon for a hideous changeling, no one believes him.
Worse still, his worried parents send away for the holidays. Determined to rescue his sister from the realm of demons, Janek finds an unlikely ally in his eccentric Great‑grandfather Marcin, a retired miner.
Preceded By Short Film
Playing House - Dir: Maria Alvsaker Naess, Norway, 2025, 10 min
Can Astrid and Kristin make up before the big move?
Content warning: This film presentation contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
The 36th Cinemagic Film Festival runs throughout October in venues across Belfast, packed with new international films, workshops, education programmes, special events and Q&As to inspire young audiences. Visit cinemagic.org.uk for more details.
