Art Cinema for Tots: Tales from the Forest

Director: Yuri Norstein

1973 / 42min / DCP

Born out of a commitment to the idea that it’s never too early to introduce kids to the pleasures of movies made outside of the commercial mainstream—and the suspicion that young audiences are often more open-minded and curious than their elders when it comes to such matters—Metrograph presents the latest iteration of Art Cinema for Tots, a celebration of handcrafted, kid-friendly films that reconcile the smart and the silly. In this edition, join us for Tales from the Forest, a quartet of films by venerable Russian animator Yuri Norstein, whose meticulous, slow-moving perfectionism—each minute of finished film is the result of untold hours of labor—long ago earned him the nickname “the Golden Snail.”

Director of Programming (and mom) Inge de Leeuw describes the experience: “The sound levels will be dimmed, and there will be a gentle light on, creating a relaxed atmosphere where young viewers feel at ease. They won’t be confined to their seats; they can move around, explore, and enjoy the wonder of the big screen. It will be a playful, interactive cinematic journey, designed with little explorers in mind.

Fox and the Hare (Yuri Norstein, 1973, 12 mins)

Heron and the Crane (Yuri Norstein, 1974, 10 mins)

Seasons (Yuri Norstein, 1969, 9 mins)

Hedgehog and the Fog (Yuri Norstein, 1975, 11 mins)

Distributor: Deaf Crocodile

Each ticket includes free admission for one child, if you’d like to bring more than one child per ticket, please email [email protected] to book a seat.

This is a general admission screening with no reserved seating.

Part of Screen Time at Metrograph