The return to school in January marks the end of the Christmas holidays and days spent watching television quietly seated on the sofa, a blanket on your legs. A moment spent with family watching a Disney studio classic, “Mom, I Missed the Plane”, or the eternal “Grinch”. But, parents know, too many screens, especially those of smartphones and tablets, are not good for children. So, to continue enjoying a film with your little ones, why not go to the cinema, where the seventh art is king?
Indeed, dark rooms have positive consequences on children’s screen time. First of all, in the cinema, the spectator is substantially distanced from the screen given the size of the room, unlike a smartphone or a television. In addition, the sound and light of a cinema projection are of better quality than in a living room. Then, there are sessions specially designed for children.
Films suitable for all ages
As reported France Infothe choice of films is essential to attract young spectators and their families. Thus, the duration of certain films does not exceed 45 minutes. A time that allows the little ones (two to six years) to enjoy without being too tired after watching. It’s also an opportunity to put aside Disney-Pixar, Dreamworks, Illumination, to discover new stories suitable for all ages and with less Hollywood graphics, but just as enjoyable for children. These accounts also target themes “simple and universal”as recalled France Infosuch as “friendship, nature, the seasons”.
In France, more and more associative cinemas are organizing adapted screenings, open to families or schools, like Cinémas 93, a network of public and associative cinemas in Seine-Saint-Denis. This type of moment is often accompanied by cultural mediators and sometimes ends with a snack, as at the Alban Minville Cultural Center in Toulouse.
Finally, for those who are still hesitant, here is a selection of current films to watch with the family: “Mon Beau sapin” (35 minutes), “Flow, the cat who was no longer afraid of water” (90 minutes ), “Cœur Fondant” (10 minutes), “Le Robot Sauvage” (1h40).
