The Lumière film festival for kids!
For the whole family: follow the adventures of Po, cinema's most lovable panda, on the big screen at the Halle Tony Garnier. The French voice of his character, actor Manu Payet will be there in person.
Also on the programme is a celebration of 20 years of American animation studio Laika, with screenings of three of its greatest films in the presence of Travis Knight and Sam Fell, plus an exhibition at the Musée Cinéma et Miniature.
Family screening at the Halle Tony Garnier, in the presence of Manu Payet
Kung Fu Panda – in French by Mark Osborne and John Stevenson (2008, 1h30)
Passionate, robust yet clumsy, Po is a fan of kung fu. Chosen to fulfil an ancient prophecy, his dream turns into reality... A delightful fable brimming with witty dialogue and upbeat messages. Entertainment at its best!
Halle Tony Garnier Sun12 10.15am
And also...
20 years of the LAIKA studio
Coraline by Henry Selick (2009, 1h41) JP – à partir de 9 ans
Coraline moves into a new house with her parents. She soon discovers a door that leads to a world uncannily parallel to her own, where everything seems more pleasant... A brilliant, poignant tale of pure innovation tinged with darkness, Coraline is brought to life by a stop-motion virtuoso.
UGC Confluence Sat18 10.45am | Pathé Bellecour Sun19 2pm
ParaNorman – in French by Chris Butler et Sam Fell (ParaNorman, 2012, 1h32) JP – à partir de 9 ans
Norman is a little boy who has the gift of talking to ghosts. When his town is invaded by zombies, his power turns out to be very useful... A spirited fable and coming-of-age story, the film proves enchanting thanks to its flow and humour.
Comœdia Wed15 2.30pm | UGC Confluence Sun19 11am
Kubo and the Two Strings – in French by Travis Knight (2016, 1h42)
Kubo, a young Japanese narrator, plays a magical lute to accompany his stories. His life is shaken when he accidentally awakens evil forces... A magnificently animated film that gives life to a spellbinding fantasy.
UGC Confluence Sun12 1.45pm
Exhibition"FRAME x FRAME :
The Art and Animation of LAIKA”
11 October 2025 – 9 March 2026
Musée Cinéma & Miniature — 60, rue Saint-Jean, 5th arrondissement, Lyon
A new temporary exhibition at Lyon’s Musée Cinéma & Miniature explores the world of LAIKA Studios and unveils the behind-the-scenes magic of stop-motion animation. An immersive journey into LAIKA’s stop-motion universe, where art and science come together to push the boundaries of animated cinema. Frame x Frame is produced by LAIKA and co-presented by LAIKA and the BFI.
Premieres, with cast and crew in person!
Arco by Ugo Bienvenu (2025, 1h28)
In 2075, a 10-year-old girl sees a mysterious boy dressed in rainbow attire fall from the sky... A science fiction work of art, infused with poetry, philosophy and wild inventiveness.
Pathé Bellecour Mon13 3.15pm
Sublime moments of silent film
The Adventures of Prince Achmed by Lotte Reiniger (Die Abenteuer des Prinzen Achmed, 1926, 1h06)
Once upon a time, there was a young prince who flew away on a magical horse, arriving in a distant land, where he fell in love... An enchanting, animated film by a pioneer of the genre, a timeless marvel between magic and poetry...
FC Pathé Bellecour Sat18 2.30pm
