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As part of World Animation Day on October 28 and the “Thursdays at the Institute” series, the French Institute of Finland invites you to an online masterclass with Benoît Chieux, director of Sirocco and the Kingdom of the Winds, on Thursday, October 24, 2024. The masterclass will be followed by a screening of the film at the Institute. You can participate in both the masterclass and the film screening, or, if you prefer, only one of the events.
3:00-4:00 PM: Masterclass
Benoît Chieux’s masterclass will give you insight into the making of the movie, Sirocco and the Kingdom of the Winds. It will also address Chieux’s career and collaborations with other animators. The masterclass will be held in French via Zoom from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, enabling you to participate from wherever you are. Please sign up via this form to receive the Zoom link for the masterclass.
5:00-7:00 PM: Screening – Sirocco and the Kingdom of the Winds
One hour after the masterclass, we will host the screening of Sirocco and the Kingdom of the Winds. Unlike the masterclass that takes place on Zoom, the screening will be organized on-site at the French Institute of Finland. Free entry upon registration.
Synopsis:
Juliette and Carmen, two adventurous sisters aged 4 and 8, open a portal in a moment of boredom to the world of their favorite book, The Kingdom of the Winds (“Le royaume des courants d’air”). Transformed into cats, a mishap by young Juliette lands them in prison. Separated, the two heroines must show courage and daring to reunite and return to the real world. However, to escape the Kingdom of the Winds, Juliette and Carmen will need to face Sirocco, the terrible mage, master of winds and storms. But is he truly as terrifying as the books suggest?
- Film duration: 1h20min
- Language: French with English subtitles
- Audience: Suitable for children aged 6 and above