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Dance
Dance in Shorts and Features
Whether it is hip-hop, ballet, musicals or quirky choreographies, dance is put under the spotlight in all cinematographic genres – classics, documentaries, shorts…
Suitable for children aged 3 and up
Tap-dancing in Film
An Invitation to the “Cinema for Toddlers” festival, created by the Forum des Images
Approximately 45’
What is the common point between Jerry Mouse, Gene Kelly, Takeshi Kitano, Donald O’Connor, Mickey and Fred Astaire? Well, their immoderate love for tap-dancing of course! A feel-good journey into rhythm and cabrioles, an unusual first class in cinema for the youngest which will put smiles on all faces…
A screening hosted by Élise Tessarech (Forum des images) with tap-dancing performed by Anaïs Broch.
Monday 15 June, 5pm – In the Video Room of the Casino, La Bourboule / FREE ADMISSION
Le P’tit bal perdu
46’
Le P’tit Bal perdu
Philippe Decouflé / France / 1993 / Fiction / 4’ / DVD / Song in French
To the sound of a famous song by Bourvil, a couple impart their love and emotions in a language derived from sign language.
Contact: Compagnie DCA
Pagan Moon
Rudolf Ising / USA / 1932 / Animation / 6’55’’ / Beta SP / No dialogues
A South Seas tropical island is the setting for this tuneful account of a little native boy and girl singing and dancing on the beach.
Contact: Lobster Films
Nicolas & Guillemette
Virginie Taravel / France / 2008 / Animation / 9’34’’ / Beta SP / No dialogues
In a shop that sells small characters made from plastic cords, "Nicolas the little musician" comes to life and decides to build "Guillemette the little dancer".
Contact: Virginie Taravel
Bingo in Bahahula
Norman Cobb / UK / 1930 / Animation / 8’48’’ / Beta SP / No dialogues
After a hot-air balloon accident, a little mouse is stranded on cannibal land.
Contact: Lobster Films
RosaSommer
Lale Nalpantoglu / Germany / 2008 / Fiction / 5’25’’ / 35mm / No dialogues
Rosa is driving into the city listening to her favourite song. While speeding down alleys and streets she meets pedestrians who are moving to the beat of her music...
Contact: Jens Schillmöller
Kaleidoscope
Philippe Decouflé / France / 2004 / Fiction / 1’54’’ / DVD / No dialogues
A short choreography creating a stunning kaleidoscope.
Contact: Compagnie DCA
Bingo Breaks Loose
Norman Cobb / UK / 1930 / Animation / 8’42’’ / Beta SP / No dialogues
Bingo the little mouse escapes and messes up with a travelling circus.
Contact: Lobster Films
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Saturday 13 June, 4:30pm / Wednesday 17 June, 2pmIn the Video Room of the Casino, La Bourboule
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Suitable for children aged 6 and up
The Young Girls of Rochefort (Les Demoiselles de Rochefort)
Jacques Demy / France / 1967 / Fiction / 2h04’ / 35mm / In French
Delphine and Solange are twin sisters – Delphine teaches dance classes and Solange gives music lessons for a living. Both live for music but long to find love and a life outside of Rochefort. When a fair comes to town, Delphine and Solange meet two smooth-talking but kind-hearted travellers Étienne and Bill.
A cult musical featuring real-life sisters Catherine Deneuve and Françoise Dorléac.
Contact: Ciné Tamaris
Monday 15 June, 8:30pm – At the Roxy Cinema in La Bourboule
Tuesday 16 June, 2pm – At the Olympic Cinema in Le Mont-Dore