Each year, the Zurich Film Festival presents a carefully curated selection of outstanding children's and family films – touching, exciting, and full of imagination. A cinematic experience for Young and Old alike!
Film program
ZFF for Kids
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom
Steve Cox, Matthew Walker|Animation
Animals
Family
Feel Good
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Shaun and his friends at Mossy Bottom Farm are looking forward to Halloween – until the clumsy farmer destroys the pumpkin patch. Shaun doesn't let his friends down and turns into a mad scientist – with monstrously funny consequences for everyone.
For the first time, the world-famous children's book «The Rainbow Fish» by Swiss author Marcus Pfister has been adapted for the big screen by the Augsburger Puppenkiste. This unique and contemporary interpretation features fresh touches and attention to detail in Swiss German.
After magically growing to an enormous size, the little hippo Mumbo Jumbo sets off on an adventure with his three friends to find the famous witch Baba Yaga. A film adaptation of a children's book, it promotes acceptance and friendship, showing that what's inside is what counts.
At the museum, Johanna and her grandfather Kito, who is from Tanzania, discover a mask that was stolen from his family many years ago. When the mask disappears again and Kito comes under suspicion, Johanna and her friends form a team of investigators to get to the bottom of the case themselves.
Together with her autistic brother Milan and a group of young detectives, 10-year-old Alice investigates the disappearance of her parents. Through understanding and courage, they not only get closer to solving the case, but also discover the power of acceptance, teamwork, and friendship.
After accidentally buying two right soccer shoes at the store, Filip decides to solve the problem on his own instead of telling his parents. Accompanied by a stray dog, Filip sets off on a journey of self-discovery, learning how far you can go when you believe in yourself.
When Beate joins Mira's class and befriends one of her classmates, she wonders if she can stay true to herself as everything and everyone around her changes. An entertaining family drama about growing up and the desire to hold on to one’s childlike self.
Eleven-year-old Mivan grew up in the heart of the city. Now, however, he is being sent to live with his distant aunt, Pahi, in the family’s home village. Without fanfare, NOT A HERO tells the story of a child’s transformation and adults rediscovering what they left behind long ago.
