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Story of Children and Film, A (PG)

Documentary

A Story of Children and Film is the world's first movie about kids in global cinema. Read more …

It's passionate, poetic, portrait of the adventure of childhood: its surrealism, loneliness, fun, destructiveness and stroppiness: as seen through 53 great films from 25 countries. A story of children and film is an eye opener, a landmark film and a celebration of both childhood and the movies.

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The critical consensus

Another thoughtful and lovingly crafted jalopy ride through cinema by Cousins. A must for anyone who loves film.

****(*)Ian Freer, Empire Online, 31/03/2014

Our host’s lilting voiceover remains an acquired taste, but his boundless passion is never in question.

***(*)(*)Neil Smith, Total Film, 31/03/2014

Very enjoyable, [but] intrusive curation dominates in the rearview mirror.

Sophie Monks Kaufman, Little White Lies, 0

Idiosyncratic essay about children in movies from all over the world; the commentary is a bit precious but the clips are intriguing.

***(*)(*)Siobhan Synnot, The Scotsman, 01/04/2014

This is such a rich, generous documentary study.

*****Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 03/04/2014

A hugely impressive work by a uniquely talented storyteller.

****(*)Mark Kermode, The Observer, 05/04/2014

Despite these weaknesses there’s no denying the well-curated source material.

***(*)(*)Niki Boyle, The List, 04/04/2014


Features about Story of Children and Film, A (PG)

Fountain of youth: how a film-maker recaptured his passion for the craft

Mark Cousins, The Guardian, 02/04/2014

Where and when?

Edinburgh Filmhouse, Edinburgh from Friday April 4, 2014, until Thursday April 10, 2014. More info: www.filmhousecinema.com

Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee from Friday April 11, 2014, until Thursday April 17, 2014. More info: www.dca.org.uk

Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow from Sunday April 20, 2014, until Tuesday April 22, 2014. More info: http://www.glasgowfilm.org/theatre/

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