Explore the world without leaving New York! The New York International Children’s Film Festival takes place February 28–March 16 throughout New York City in 2025, with six screenings at Scandinavia House. For complete lineup and tickets visit nyicff.org/tickets.

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In Kensuke’s Kingdom, Michael and his dog, Stella, are swept overboard when a violent storm befalls his family’s sailing trip. They awake dazed on a beautiful remote island where they must quickly find their wits and the resources to survive—a challenge no less steep for all the island’s beauty. Upon their return from an unsuccessful expedition, they may not be alone; someone has left water near their camp. Soon he meets his mysterious benefactor: an ornery Japanese man named Kensuke, who has been the island’s sole inhabitant since World War II. Despite Kensuke’s rigid boundaries and rules for the island, a friendship begins to form. It couldn’t come at a more fortuitous time, as dangerous invaders begin to threaten their secret world and they must work together to preserve their fragile paradise. (89 min. Ages 8+ | Dir. Neil Boyle & Kirk Hendry | France, Luxembourg & United Kingdom, 2023. In Spanish with English subtitles)

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