Bringing our AniMAYtion weekender to a close, we’ll be showing two beautifully animated films one from ten years ago and the other from over forty years ago, explores themes of myth and folklore.

3pm SONG OF THE SEA
Dir. Tomm Moore. Ireland, 2014. 1h 34m.
A young boy and his little sister, a girl who can magically transform into a seal, live on a remote island with their lighthouse-keeper dad. One evening, the two children set out on a fantastical journey to uncover the hidden secrets of their past. visually stunning hand-drawn animated saga brimming with Irish folklore, magic, and music. Nominated for Best Animated Feature Film at the 2015 Academy Awards.

5.15pm SON OF THE WHITE MARE
Dir. Marcell Jankovics. Hungary, 1981. 1h 26m. Hungarian/subs.
A massive cosmic oak stands at the gates of the Underworld, holding seventy-seven dragons in its roots; to combat these monsters, a dazzling white mare goddess gives birth to three heroes who embark on an epic journey to save the universe. An astonishing fantasy epic, legendary Hungarian animator Marcell Jankovics created a groundbreaking masterpiece of animation with this psychedelic adaptation of the Hungarian folk tale.

One ticket grants you admission to both screenings. Tickets cost £20 with a ‘Pay Less’ option of £15 (for those whose budget can’t currently stretch to pay standard prices) and a ‘Pay More’ option of £25 (for those who can afford to pay a little more). There are no ads or trailers before each screening. Seating is unallocated. We have scheduled a 30min break between both films.

Tickets for the whole weekend can be purchased by clicking here.