Mirette

28 min.
  • http://mirette-film.com/trailer/

Showing In

Shorts for Kids 6+
The Kubrick at Central Grade School Sat, Aug 4, 2018 9:00 AM
These stories of growth, change, and transformation show that there are no limits to what kids can achieve, and that being yourself is worth celebrating. Two girls learn a lesson after showing up in the same Halloween costume in Two Medusas; the much-loved, Caldecott-winning tale of Mirette is lovingly brought to the screen; and a Chinese American girl dreams of becoming an astronaut in the inspiring One Small Step. Highlighting the strength and determination of young people, these short tales of friendship, individuality, and community are presented in the service of entertaining the young cinephiles in your family with positive messages and strong role models. In English or nonverbal.
Film Info
Section:Short Films
Release Year:28 min.
Runtime:Short Documentary
Premiere Status:Midwest Premiere
Original Language:English
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Helen O'Hanlon
Produced by:Michael Stanish
Screenwriter:Helen O'Hanlon
Cinematography:Mark Stubbs
Editing By:Iain Whitewright
Music By:Art Lewy
Cast:Tom Conti
Miriam Margoyles
Dixie Egerickx

Description

Mirette lives and works with her grandmother Mémé Gâteau who runs a Parisian boarding house frequented by circus performers. One night a mysterious guest named Bellini arrives.While attending to her chores, Mirette discovers him in the courtyard, walking a tightrope fashioned from one of the washing lines. She is transfixed and becomes determined to learn. Undeterred by Bellini’s refusal to teach her, she steals out to the courtyard each morning to learn by herself. She falls a great deal, yet continues despite her injuries. Soon she manages one singular crossing. Elated, she runs to tell the only person who could understand… Bellini. He surrenders and agrees to teach her. And so Mirette becomes a wire walker and a loyal friendship develops between the unlikely pair.