From February 20 to March 10, 2024
Cinéfranco Youth Festival
Cinéfranco is proud to screen youth films that speak to children and teenagers. The themes are topical with stories of love, friendship, self-awareness, and one's abilities in adverse times.
Exceptional animated films (La Légende du papillon, Interdit aux chiens et aux Italiens, Ernest et Celestine-Le Voyage en Charabie), incredible adventures around the First World War (La Guerre des Lulus), the creativity of pre-teens in rural life (Coco Ferme), by the indigenous universe (Jules au pays d Asha) or that of Moroccan nomads (Zodi et Téhu frères du désert) offer captivating cinematic experiences.
In this bird's-eye view of the films on offer, the discussions generated by Seize ans for example or Mon chat et moi, la grande aventure de Rroû inspire interesting perspectives on social classes, discrimination, or the call of wild nature in animals.
This year we are so fortunate to be sponsored by Canadian Heritage, the Ontario Ministry of Education, Ontario Arts Council, Ontario Creates and UOF.
Thanks to their generous contribution, Cinéfranco has reduced the cost of tickets from $8 last year to $5 this year to help offset the increase in film screenings, Cineplex theatre rentals and all the services that come with a festival.
A nice surprise awaits the young audience! Co-director Jean-Christophe Roger of Ernest et Célestine-Le Voyage en Charabie will present his film in person!
Enjoy!
Dear teachers, dear parents
Cinéfranco jeunesse kicks off on February 20 with the screening of the beautiful film A Cat’s life. Thank you for your interest! 2 Cineplex Empress Walk movie theatres are waiting for students accompanied by adults for schools that have reserved their seats. On behalf of the entire Cinéfranco team, I would like to thank you for your enthusiasm and loyalty. We are in unison because learning the French language also means getting out of the classroom to enrich your cultural and linguistic knowledge and meet people. Cinema is a powerful communication tool that is both entertaining and didactic without being intimidating. Practical details: Cineplex Empress Walk offers group prizes for students who would like to purchase popcorn, candy, beverages, etc.
A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE WORKING SO HARD TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHILDREN!
It is thanks to the honourable KAMAL KHERA, MINISTER OF DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES that Cinéfranco was able to select quality films and lower the price of admission tickets to $5 to benefit more students and raise their awareness of the themes of multiculturalism, racism, inclusion, and persons with disabilities.
INFINITE GRATITUDE TO CANADIAN HERITAGE ONTARIO MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, ONTARIO ARTS COUNCIL ONTARIO CREATES UOF FOR THEIR FINANCIAL SUPPORT!
We look forward to welcoming you and your students from February 20 to March 7 in person, ENJOY!
What is the Cinéfranco Youth Festival?
Our Youth program targets students and their teachers, offering young French speakers and French language learners the opportunity to live unforgettable experiences through cinema. This cinematographic art serves as a real instrument to enrich linguistic and social knowledge and promote cultural recognition, thus contributing to building an inclusive and tolerant society.
When ?
See you from February 20, 2024 until March 10, 2024 for an unforgettable experience.
Location ?
Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk
5095 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 6Y7
Subway: North York Centre Station
2 minutes’ walk from North York Centre
The Movies on display for the Youth Festival
For questions about our films displaying?
If you have any questions about the Youth Festival, the films we are showing or anything else, do not hesitate to contact us. We will answer you with pleasure.
- Need Information?
- FROM 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- info@cinefranco.com
+1 (647) 860-1418 (Temporarily out of service until further notice.)
Steps for purchasing a ticket
Nothing very complicated to reserve your place and enjoy our films with your students.
Choose the movie
Please choose the film that interests you by accessing the description sheet and trailer.
Fill out the form for reservation
To buy a ticket / reserve your place, you must complete the form and provide us with information about you, your establishment and the number of places you wish to reserve.
Receive the Information and invoice by email
You will receive by email the necessary information to come see the chosen film as well as your invoice.
Proceed to payment
Payment will be made by check or cash. You will bring the amount indicated on the invoice on the day of the film.
From February 20 to March 10, 2024
Do you want to participate in the 2024 Youth Festival?
How to find the Cinema?
Address
5095 Yonge St
North York, ON, M2N 6Y7
Phone
Temporarily out of service until further notice.
info@cinefranco.com
The sponsors of the Youth Festival
The Partners of the Youth Festival
