10 movies to see with kids in February 2024: Asterix, The Dog and the Cat, The Last Jaguar…

Looking for ideas to keep your kids busy during the winter holidays? Here are 10 feature films that you should watch with your family at the cinema.

Note that the youngest audience is not left out either, as cinemas also offer short film programs for the little ones.

Thus, Les Tout Petites Créatures with colored plasticine characters, Roquette and Mal-Aimés about the unknown heroes of nature (a kind of “sequel” to the film Les Mal-Aimés), program 6 short films “Travel in good company”. And a short program on the way! Seen since 3 years.

Image Forum From February 10 to 25, Tout-Petits Cinéma organizes the 17th edition of the festival for children aged 18 months to 4 years. During the winter holiday weekend and on Wednesdays, young viewers will be able to discover short films from around the world on the big screen, adapted to the sensibilities of the little ones.

Most of the movies released in December are still in theaters.

Krisha and the master of the forest – from 8 years old

Released on January 17: Explore the Siberian tundra with Krisha and the Forest Master. This stop-motion film tells the story of Krisha, a young reindeer herder. When his mother falls ill, Krisha goes in search of a mysterious red bear who watches over the people of this frozen land and calls himself the master of the forest.

South Korean director Park Jae-beom introduces us to the culture of the Yeti, a fictional tribe inspired by the Nenets, an indigenous people of Russia living near the Arctic Circle. We discover their customs, traditions and beliefs through the eyes of a young heroine.

The film emphasizes the importance of living in harmony with nature and the environment around us.

The fabulous story of Leo, Leonardo da Vinci – from 6 years

Released on January 31 : The perfect movie to introduce your kids to Leonardo da Vinci and the Renaissance! The Ratatouille screenwriter’s first work, the film was born in Jim Capobianco’s imagination a few years ago. Having never seen an animated film dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci, the director decided to solve this difficult task.

Leo, the epic story of Leonardo da Vinci, tells the story of the last years of the life of the Renaissance genius. From his departure from Rome to his arrival at Clos Luce, brilliantly shot in stop-motion, and his influence on King François I of France.

With this movie, kids will finally have the impression of being taken seriously. To discover Leonardo da Vinci, the filmmakers take the audience to a period of history rarely seen in animated films. Children leave grown up and happy to have learned something. The film also conveys a heartwarming message about the importance of transmission and the power of ideas and imagination.

Pororo, Treasure Island – from 3 years

Released on February 7 : Are your kids fans of Pororo the Little Penguin? The animated series comes to the big screen with Pororo, Treasure Island, an exclusive adventure in which Pororo and his friends travel to a tropical island. But to recover the lost treasure, they will have to meet Captain Darky… Will they succeed in becoming real pirates?

A colorful film that will delight young viewers who love pirates and adventures.

The Little Singulars – from 6 years

Released on February 7: Les Petits singulariers is a program of 4 short films that celebrate the singularity through unique and engaging characters whose stories will help children model acceptance and empathy.

These four short films about the difficulties of meeting the other’s gaze allow us to discuss with children the themes of difference, harassment and exclusion. These children’s stories allow young viewers to express themselves about the difficulties they may be experiencing themselves, or to better understand what others are going through.

The 47-minute film conveys such values ​​as tolerance, respect and solidarity.

Asterix – The Secret of the Magic Medicine / Asterix – The Domain of Gods – from 6 years old

Update – Released on February 7th: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Alexandre Astier and Louis Clichy’s Asterix, SND will release the animated film and its sequel The Secret of the Magic Potion (2018) in theaters. Two feature films will be on view during the winter holidays, until March 11.

Asterix – The Domain of the Gods, released in November 2014, attracted more than 3 million viewers in French cinemas, while The Secret of the Magic Potion, released in December 2018, had a total of 3.96 million viewers in France.

If The Domain of the Gods is an animated adaptation of René Goskin and Albert Uderzo’s 17th comic book The Adventures of Asterix and Obelix, Secret of the Magic Potion is an original screenplay written by Alexandre Astier in collaboration with Louis. cliche.

A chance to (re)discover these films in the cinema to the delight of young and old.

Last Jaguar – 8 years and older

Released on February 7: Three years after The Wolf and the Lion, French director Gilles de Maistre returns with The Last Jaguar. The film tells the story of the unlikely friendship between Autumn, a little girl growing up in the Amazon rainforest, and Hope the jaguar. Forced to return to New York, Autumn must leave her friend behind. As a teenager, he learns that Hope is in mortal danger. Autumn then decides to return to the jungle to rescue him.

An adventure film for children that evokes the destruction of the Amazon rainforest and the wildlife trade.

Like his film “Mia and the White Lion”, the director filmed with real animals. Actors Airam Camacho (who plays Autumn as a child) and Lumi Pollack (Autumn as a teenager) used to rub jaguars on their shoulders before filming so that the two animals used would be imprinted on them.

Kensuke’s Kingdom – Ages 8 and up

Released on February 7: Adapted from Michael Morpurgo’s bestselling novel, Kensuke’s Kingdom tells the unlikely story of Michael, an 11-year-old boy who sets off on a sailing trip around the world with his parents until a terrible storm drives him away. with his dog Stella. Abandoned on a desert island, he is helped by Kensuke, a former Japanese soldier who lives alone on an island with orangutans. When monkey traders try to invade the island, they join forces to save this paradise…

A powerful and moving film about mutual support and friendship despite differences, aimed at both children and parents. The film deals with various issues such as the reconstruction of men after war, reconciliation, the importance of sharing and the importance of protecting and respecting the environment and animals. It shows that just one person can make a difference and that every action counts.

The author of the novel declares in the press conference: “The message I would like the audience to take away from the film Neil Boyle and Kirk HendryIt is the meaning of love between beings, between people, and between man and planet. It is, at its core, a story about reconciliation between young and old, between people and the world around them.

Rose, the color of a small flower – from 4 years old

Released on February 14 : When cautious Rose, a lonely little fairy, meets Satin, an adventure-seeking butterfly, they become instant friends despite their differences. But when Satine is kidnapped by a stone troll, Rose must overcome her fears and embark on a perilous journey to rescue her friend.

This gentle film, featuring nature and its inhabitants, shows the importance of friendship and complementarity. In Roses, the tale of the little flower, the heroine must face her fears in order to save her friend. In his adventure he discovers the world: the ocean, the forest…

The Evil Troll also allows young people to better understand the concept of fear and its importance, because fear can save our lives. The film also shows the importance of managing your emotions and overcoming your feelings of fear to find the right balance.

Dog and cat – from 8 years old

Released on February 14: Reem Kherici’s third production, Dog and Cat, stars Monica and her cat Diva, the animal star of social media. Thrown out of a plane with Chichi, a street puppy was adopted by a jewel thief. Then begins a crazy journey between Montreal and New York, on the one hand, people who have lost track of their animals, and on the other, animals left to their own devices to find their masters…

Directed by Reem Khreich, Frank Dubosky, and Philip Lachaux, this family adventure comedy has been in the works for many years. Initially, the director wanted to make an animated film (about his cat diva), but decided to mix genres. Thus, the animals in the film are computer-generated images, while the rest of the feature film is shot in real footage.

Comedians Ines Reg and Artus lend their voices to the animated characters of the feature film.

Red Alert – from 6 years

Update only on February 18 – Released on Disney+ in March 2022, Pixar Studios’ animated film Red Alert will be available in French cinemas on Sunday, February 18 (exclusively).

Directed by Domee Shi, Red Alert follows the adventures of Maylin Lee, a young 13-year-old full of confidence but torn between her image as a model little girl in the eyes of her hyperprotective mother and chaos. Adolescence. And as if all the changes in him weren’t enough, every time he gets emotional – which is almost always the case for a teenager – he transforms into a giant red panda!

With theaters closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Disney has indeed chosen to bypass theaters and release three Pixar films directly on their Disney+ streaming platform. But today, the studio seems to be backtracking and has decided to release critically acclaimed films in theaters to give the public a chance. “Experience 2 Pixar Movies The Way They Were Meant To Be Seen”. Luke will hit theaters on April 14, during spring break.

Kingdom of the Abyss – from 10 years

Released on February 21 : Directed by Chinese artist Tian Xiaopeng, The Kingdom of Abyss is made entirely in computer-generated imagery. It took the filmmaker seven years to create this unprecedented feature film that uses new animation techniques.

This adventure film tells the story of a young Shensiu. The latter sinks into the depths of the sea during a family cruise. He discovers the fantastic world of the Abyss, an unknown world inhabited by incredible creatures. In this mysterious place, the Abyss Restaurant appears, run by the iconic Captain Nane. Pursued by the Red Ghost, their path will be strewn with trials and many mysteries.

This film deals with several themes such as the fear of abandonment and the search for the meaning of life. The director explains in the press kit that he wanted to show how we can make sense of existence that seems without light and find the strength necessary to move forward in our lives.

An innovative and colorful metaphorical film to watch from the age of 10.