The Cinema of Childhood films are rarely seen brilliant movies about children from all around the world curated by Mark Cousins inspired by his documentary A Story of Children and Film (2013). As part of the season, film screenings are being paired with panel discussions and Q&A sessions about child wellbeing and the arts to provide a forum for engaging public debate and inter-disciplinary dialogue about issues raised in the films.

The season is presented by Filmhouse, Edinburgh, with the support of the British Film Institute’s Programming Development Fund, awarding funds from the National Lottery.

Long Live the Republic (Czechoslovakia, D. Karel Kachyna. At’ zine republic 1965. 134 mins)

Join us for another Cinema of Childhood screening and Q&A discussion with panelists including:

• Prof Bill Yule – Co-Founder of the Children and War Foundation; Emeritus Professor of Applied Child Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry; Science Council’s Top 100 UK Scientist
• Prof. Peter Hames – BFI London Film Festival Adviser; Author: “Czech and Slovak Cinema: Theme & Tradition”; Visiting Professor in Film Studies, Staffordshire University
• Dr. Gordon Bates – Consultant Child Psychiatrist, Association of Child & Adolescent Mental Health; Master of Medical Humanities, Birkbeck, University of London.

Set in Moravia towards the end of WWII, Karel Kachyna’s forgotten masterpiece jumbles reality, memory and fantasy to capture the intensity of childhood in a war zone. Oldrich is the runt of his village, beaten by his father, bullied by the other boys. But he has imagination on his side, and a wiry toughness they can’t defeat.

“Intriguingly quirky” – Time Out

“Stunning black-and-white images…rich with sharp observation in a surrealism born of innocence and anger” – The New York Times

FIPRESCI prize winner at the San Sebastian Film Festival.

Doors open at 17.30 for a 18.30 start.

Refreshments will be available in our licenced cafe/bar.

TICKETS & PRICING

Advance tickets may be purchased from Billetto, or direct from the Museum by calling 020 7840 2200 in office hours.