Obor Park Hosts the Largest Children's Film Festival in Central Europe

Summer vacation is nearing its end, but events for children and young people are in full swing. The International Film Festival for Young Audiences KINOdiseea Open Air has started in Parcul Obor (Obor Park) in Bucharest. The anniversary edition, running until September 3rd, includes: twelve films for the whole family, creative and film education workshops, juggling and magic shows, an artisanal products fair, and a gastronomic area. Entry to all events is free. The program starts at 8:00 PM and includes the following films, all suitable for general audiences: August 24 - "Shark Tale" - Directed by Bibo Bergeron, Vicky Jenson, Rob Letterman, animation, 90 min; August 25, 5:00 PM - coloring workshop, creative and recycling workshop, film education workshop, balloon sculpting, and face painting, fair; August 25, 8:00 PM - "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" - Directed by Andrew Adamson, 150 min; August 26, 5:00 PM - Coloring workshop for young participants, creative and recycling workshop, film education workshop; August 26, 8:00 PM - "The Book of Life" - Directed by Jorge R. Gutierrez, animation, 95 min; August 27, 11:00 AM - fair; 5:00 PM - coloring workshop for young participants, juggling show, 7:00 PM - magic show; 8:00 PM - "Super Mario Bros: The Movie" - Directed by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, animation, 92 min. The event is organized by the Metropolis Cultural Association and co-funded by Sector 2 City Hall. According to the organizers, KINOdiseea is the largest children's film festival in Central and Southeastern Europe. In the 14 previous editions, the festival has attracted over 150,000 participants in Bucharest and other cities across the country.