Category Archives: Sprockets

Sprockets Toronto International Film Festival for Children

Island of Lost Souls

Posted on April 14, 2007 by James McNally

Island of Lost Souls (Director: Nikolaj Arcel, Denmark, 2007): Essentially a Harry Potter clone, but a very good one, Island of Lost Souls (or the more evocative Danish title De Fortabte Sjæles Ø) features Lulu, a 14-year old girl in … Continue reading →

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Brave Story

Posted on April 14, 2007 by James McNally

Brave Story (Director: Kôichi Chigira, Japan, 2006): Wataru is a normal eleven-year-old boy. When Ashikawa, the new kid at school, tells him about a doorway to a magical world where wishes are granted, he’s curious. Then his father tells him … Continue reading →

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Sprockets 2007

Posted on April 12, 2007 by James McNally

Its full name is Sprockets Toronto International Film Festival for Children, but around here we just call it Sprockets (or “Shprockets” if we’re feeling a bit Teutonic). Now entering its tenth year, this family-focused festival is screening 98 films from … Continue reading →

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