Sparks Junior for children aged 9+ aims to spark a passion for the medium of short film, inviting young audiences to discover the world of cinema. The selection of serious, amusing, and exciting works inspires discussion and offers families an ideal introduction to the universe of shorts.
Recommended for ages 9+

Chica
João Victor Silva/Matheus Malburg / Brazil 2026 / 13'52" / DCP / colour / Portuguese / Fic
When a girl is tasked with taking a chicken to a nearby restaurant, a curious relationship between the bird and her younger brother develops.

Sasso, Carta, Forbici
Virginia Mori / France/Italy 2026 / 9' / DCP / colour / no dialogue / Ani
The iconic setting of the amusement park has an ambivalent, evocative power. Exploiting its symbolic potential, the film recounts a day spent with friends.

Summer Delivery
Lam Can-zhao / China/Switzerland 2026 / 15' / DCP / colour / Chinese / Fic
In traditional Chinese culture, red eggs symbolize fortune and happiness. On a day filled with significance, seven-year-old country girl Aileen sets off for the city, carrying a red egg – a precious gift for the one she holds dearest. When her bike falters midway through her journey, a quirky yet kind delivery driver unexpectedly becomes her guardian on this adventure. This poignant tale captures the bittersweet journey of growth.

Teatime
David Mathews / Austria 2026 / 4' / DCP / colour / no dialogue / Ani
«Teatime» is a tale about finding friends and having tea. We follow a cyclopean protagonist who sets out to find a group of benign and fantastical creatures. After an arduous journey, our protagonist finally encounters them, and they all celebrate with a tea party in the forest.

The Taste of Pineapple Bread
Manfei Li / Switzerland 2026 / 10'24" / DCP / colour / Cantonese/Swiss German / Ani
«The Taste of Pineapple Bread» tells the story of a young woman who returns, through a virtual map, to the world of her childhood in order to once more feel close to her late grandfather – a story about the longing for someone who can no longer be reached.

The Day We Became Heroes
Selini Papageorgiou / Greece 2025 / 15'15" / DCP / colour / Greek / Fic
On a sunny summer afternoon, three nine-year-old children find a villager unconscious in the forest. The village has warned them to stay away from him, but now they must decide whether to leave him behind or help him.

White
Navroz Shaban / Iraq 2026 / 12'11" / DCP / colour / Kurdish / Fic
In a small village classroom, a teacher often transforms the blackboard with a simple white sheet. When it is taken for a burial rite, the children refuse to let their moment slip away and set out to reclaim what they were promised.