Until March 18, New York City is hosting the New York International Children's Film Festival (NYICFF). The festival presented films from 24 countries. 50% of the filmmakers are women.
Since February 23, when the festival began, viewers have been able to choose from more than 100 films at six theaters across the city. Although the event is considered as a children's festival, the films set no rules as to who you are or where you come from.
Among the films presented at the festival, Zoo and Zombillenium are two impressive (给人深刻印象的) ones. Zoo is a British war film that shows the difference that a kid can make.
Tom is the protagonist (主角) of this heartwarming story. Tom's dad is the owner of the Belfast Zoo. After he leaves to fight in the war, Tom has to save the zoo's baby elephant, Buster, from being killed in the war.
"I loved it," said 9yearold Gabriel Bieller of New York City after seeing the film. "It really taught how kids could make a difference."
Ella Hanson, 7, was also moved. "The sweet story of a kid like me making a difference when faced with difficulties caused by a war," she said, "was very encouraging."
Zombillenium is an animated (动画的) French film about working hard to achieve your dreams. Hector Saxe is the immediately dislikeable protagonist. His management job is all about rules. But after he starts working at the amusement park (游乐园) that he hates, he puts all of his love into getting it ready for his daughter to visit.
The film had many positive reactions (反响) from the audience. "The story presented great, lifelike characters," said Sami Ali, 12.
Oliver, 10, who did not provide a last name, said, "It was rather sad, but it underlined the importance of never letting go of the things that you care about."
