Level: preschools

Published: June 15, 2023

The AristoCats

“The Aristocats” is a Disney animated film from 1970 that tells the story of Duchess, a domestic cat who is abandoned against her will, and her three kittens. Madame Adelaide, an elegant old lady living in Paris, plans to leave her fortune to her cats. However, a jealous butler named Edgar decides to get rid of the cats and claim the inheritance for himself. Edgar kidnaps the cats and leaves them in the countryside, but along the way, they meet a charming alley cat named Thomas O’Malley, who helps them find their way back home. Together, they devise a rescue plan and go through an adventure that teaches them the importance of friendship and family.

The movie is colorful and entertaining, combining humor, adventure, and heartwarming moments. The story depicts class differences and a sense of community within the world of cats, emphasizing love, friendship, and bravery. The film’s music, such as the iconic “Everybody Wants to Be a Cat,” adds to its charm and catchiness. “The Aristocats” is a classic that appeals to audiences of all ages and offers an unforgettable movie experience.

The enchanting story features adorable and unique cat characters. Duchess and her kittens Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse find themselves in unexpected adventures on their journey back home. Their humorous mishaps and lessons learned along the way capture the atmosphere and allure of the film. “The Aristocats” is a timeless tale of family and adventure that makes the audience laugh, suspenseful, and joyful about the power of animal friendship.

Published: March 29, 2023

Super Furball

A young girl named Emilia gets superpowers from being bitten by her pet guinea pig, which come in handy when the herrings of the Baltic Sea rise up in rebellion to save the sea from pollution. The film is based on the book series “Emilia’s diaries” and more specifically on the book “Supermarsu saves the herrings”, written by Paula Noronen. The book in question was nominated for the Finlandia junior prize in 2009.

The educational material of the school cinema deals with superheroes, writing a diary, bullying at school, social relations in the class, the Baltic Sea and its species, and conservation. The learning material is aimed at primary schools and primary education.

Published: March 22, 2023

Heinähattu, Vilttitossu ja Rubensin veljekset

Hanna has planned a week’s vacation for her family in Kattilankoski, where they will spend time in a holiday cabin. The family gets lost in the wrong cabin, which is a holiday cabin served by the police officers. Two constables come to the cottage at the same time as the family, which causes misunderstandings. This creates the ingredients for a hilarious adventure comedy!

Themes of the educational material for school cinema: text skills, vocabulary, basic film concepts, main characters, plot, milieu, genre, humor, farce, and comedy.

Published: February 20, 2023

Turilas ja Jäärä

Two bugs meet by chance and soon they become friends. They go together to look for food and end up on several adventures. At the same time, they make inventive use of discarded human objects.

Published: February 20, 2023

Pelle Hermanni

Once written by Simo Ojanen, the hearty character Pelle Hermanni had adventures in TV channel show called “Ylen Pikku Kakkonen” from 1978-1988. The big favorite character of several generations now enters the 2020s with the movie in his big clown shoes, ready to conquer new arenas.

Pelle Hermanni goes in search of his father, whom he hasn’t seen since he left to measure the Earth with his feet. Magician Max’s son, ten-year-old Roni, sneaks behind. Here begins an exhilarating adventure full of magic, crazy twists, and colorful circus life, a film for children of the new generation and adults hungry for nostalgia.

The film is a fast-paced and good-natured story suitable for all ages, with the theme of caring for others and friendship. (Source: Aurora Studios)

Published: January 31, 2023

Ricky Rapper and the Nighthawk

Risto finds hookworms while digging for the treasure, and archaeological excavations begin at the discovery site. When a valuable Iron Age ring found in the area disappears, it seems certain that a night hawk preying on excavations is moving nearby! The case takes a surprising turn when it turns out that Rauha Räppääjä is involved in the matter.

Everything gets even stranger when Lennart Lindberg is put behind bars as a suspect. Does Elvi have a hidden past – and why on earth does Nellik start behaving strangely? Risto plans to find out about all of this and sets off on the trail of that mysterious night hawk. (Source: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

Published: January 31, 2023

Heinähattu, Vilttitossu ja ärhäkkä koululainen

Heinähattu starts school, which little sister Vilttitossu is jealous of. Vilttitossu plans to take his big sister’s place on a class trip where the schoolchildren go on a fishing trip. On the class trip, Vilttitossu causes confusion among the other participants, because he is not used to the school’s rules.

Published: December 2, 2021

The Polar Express

Come along, the fastest train ride of your life awaits you! It’s Christmas Eve. You ride up and down mountain slopes, slide across ice fields, teeter over high bridges and drink hot chocolate served by amazing singing waiters. You are on the high-speed train of the Arctic Circle! The Christmas classic is filmed with dazzling motion capture technology that makes every moment magical. “Who sees, believes,” says the mysterious tramp who travels the tracks with you. You see miracles. And you begin to believe. The train leaves!

Directed by Robert Zemeckis. As original actors and voice actors, e.g. Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola, and Michael Jeter.

Published: July 26, 2021

Wallace & Gromit – The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit

Cheese-loving eccentric Wallace and his cunning canine pal, Gromit, investigate a mystery in Nick Park’s animated adventure, in which the lovable inventor and his intrepid pup run a business ridding the town of garden pests. Using only humane methods that turn their home into a halfway house for evicted vermin, the pair stumble upon a mystery involving a voracious vegetarian monster that threatens to ruin the annual veggie-growing contest.

Published: July 26, 2021

Cars 3

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn’t through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage.