Kensuke's Kingdom

This event is fully booked

Kensuke's Kingdom
Screening
Kensuke's Kingdom

Event Date

Fri 08 Nov 2024

Event Time

10:00 - 11:35

Location

Movie House Belfast Cityside, City Side Retail Park, 100 - 150 York Street, Belfast, Antrim, BT15 1WA, Northern Ireland

PG

More booking details

Cost

FREE

Recommended Age Group

7–14

Curriculum Subject/s

  • Biology
  • English
  • Geography
  • Literacy
  • Media Literacy
  • Physical Geography
  • Science

Accessibility:

11-year-old Michael is sailing around the Pacific Ocean with his family: mum, dad, and his sister Becky. Unbeknownst to them, he has also smuggles the family dog, Stella, on board. Michael is so preoccupied about the dog's wellbeing that he forgets to think about his own, and during a violent storm they are thrown overboard and separated from the rest of the family. They wake on the beach of a remote island, shipwrecked and stranded. However Michael and Stella soon discover that they're not alone after encountering Kensuke, a Japanese man who has been living there for many years in the aftermath of World War II. Kensuke looks after them, helping them to survive, and also introduces Michael to his own delicate eco-system which is being threatened by outsiders. Kensuke's Kingdom is based on the beloved children's novel from Michael Morpurgo, featuring themes around the natural world and friendship.

Event full

This event is full. You can join our waiting list in case any places become available.

Film title

Kensuke's Kingdom


Synopsis

11-year-old Michael is sailing around the Pacific Ocean with his family: mum, dad, and his sister Becky. Unbeknownst to them, he has also smuggles the family dog, Stella, on board. Michael is so preoccupied about the dog’s wellbeing that he forgets to think about his own, and during a violent storm they are thrown overboard and separated from the rest of the family. They wake on the beach of a remote island, shipwrecked and stranded. However Michael and Stella soon discover that they’re not alone after encountering Kensuke, a Japanese man who has been living there for many years in the aftermath of World War II. Kensuke looks after them, helping them to survive, and also introduces Michael to his own delicate eco-system which is being threatened by outsiders. Kensuke’s Kingdom is based on the beloved children’s novel from Michael Morpurgo, featuring themes around the natural world and friendship.

mild threat, upsetting scenes, violence, injury detail, language

Director/s

Neil Boyle, Kirk Hendry

Year

2023

Country of Production

United Kingdom / France / Luxembourg

Genres

  • Action and Adventure
  • Animation
  • Family

Language

English

Duration

84 minutes

Venue name

Movie House Belfast Cityside

Address

City Side Retail Park ,
Belfast,
Antrim,
BT15 1WA

Discover more

Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
Screening

Special Event: Card Board Cars + Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie (Recommended for Key Stage 1)

Strule Arts Centre

  • Wheelchair friendly

Adventure City is home to the PAW Patrol, a group of search and rescue dogs who make sure everyone in the city stays as safe as possible. Wh

Remaining places0

DateTue 05 Nov

Time10:00 - 12:45

Robot Dreams
Screening

Robot Dreams

Light Cinema Addlestone

  • Wheelchair friendly

A lonely dog living in New York City buys a robot companion and together they develop an enduring friendship.

Remaining places0

DateFri 08 Nov

Time10:00 - 11:50

The Eagle Huntress
Screening

The Eagle Huntress

Light Cinema Banbury

  • Wheelchair friendly

Inspiring documentary about a 13 year-old girl seeking to defy tradition and become an eagle hunter in her isolated Mongolian community.

Remaining places47

DateFri 08 Nov

Time10:00 - 11:40

Kensuke's Kingdom
Screening

Kensuke's Kingdom

Light Cinema Bolton

  • Wheelchair friendly

While sailing across the world with his family, a boy becomes shipwrecked on a remote island where he meets a mysterious man who lives there

Remaining places1

DateFri 08 Nov

Time10:00 - 11:40

View more