The 2024 China International Children's Film Festival will be held from October 20th to 26th in Chengdu and Jinan. On October 20th, Russian filmmakers will present the film Timir at Wind International Cinema in Chengdu. In addition to the screening, they will participate in a post-screening Q&A session alongside several international children's filmmakers, engaging with the Chinese audience.
This film tells the story of a boy named Timir who loses his closest loved one—his mother. Child welfare services place him with his biological father, but from the very first day, Timir struggles to build a relationship with him. Furthermore, he faces bullying at school. One day, while walking home through a forest, Timir meets a mysterious person, setting off a journey of spiritual redemption. The film won the "Audience Award" at the 11th Transbaikal International Film Festival. Timir Country: Russia Genre: Feature Film, Family Release Year: 2023 Duration: 90 minutes Director: Nikolay Koryakin ·Recommended Age: 12+ The choice of screening Timir at Wind International Cinema will remind Chengdu audiences familiar with children's films of the Chengdu Children's Film Week held at the same cinema on June 1st (Children's Day). During the week-long 22nd Chengdu Children's Film Week, many excellent Chinese children's films left a deep impression on audiences, such as: Georgia, Chosen, The Song of Spring, Happylittle Submarine: The Adventure with Dragon, The Girl Like A Sunflower, The Little Horsewhip, The Little Mermaid and the Sea Monster, and Be Brave. Highly acclaimed titles like Chosen, The Song of Spring, The Girl Like A Sunflower, The Little Horsewhip, and Be Brave will return to Chengdu during this festival and also be screened in schools. Crucially, the filmmakers will attend post-screening Q&As this time. This allows not only general audiences but also professional creators to engage in deeper conversations with the filmmakers. ∆Group photo from Chengdu Children's Film Week cultural activity As one of the children's film initiatives closely collaborating with the China International Children's Film Festival, Chengdu Children's Film Week is a professional children's film festival organized annually since 2001 by Emei Circuit Company. Guided by the principle of "Physical and Mental Health, Happy Growth," this festival has continuously innovated in formats, enriched content, expanded its reach, and grown its attendance, gradually becoming an influential cultural brand in China. The cinema is located at Wind Times Plaza, South Section of Caojin Road, Wuhou District, boasting an exceptional geographic location. Equipped with 7 auditoriums (including an LMAX Laser Giant Screen hall and a dedicated Children's Film hall) built to National Five-Star Cinema standards and offering 926 seats, it provides comfortable conditions for children's film screenings and exchanges.
