Rascals: World Cinema for Families
Events for February Half Term
21 & 22 February
Films and activities to inspire creativity and exploration
Films can show us new worlds, taking us on journeys to wondrous places, both real and imagined. At Depot we believe in the power of cinema to inspire younger audiences, broaden their horizons, and allow them to experience new perspectives.
Rascals is a year-round programme of screenings and activities designed for families to enjoy together, culminating in an exciting film festival. Bookmark this page to stay up to date with the latest movies, workshops, and competitions taking place!
We’re proud to work in partnership with Small World Cinema to bring you our interactive workshops for toddlers and film events.
Small World Cinema is an interactive club for children and families, introducing young audiences to cinema in a fun and interactive way.
Rascals Films and Events
Cinemini Toddlers Workshops
Saturday 21 February 10:00 & 11:30
PLEASE NOTE: all children and all accompanying adults must each have their own ticket.
A specially designed film event for young children (3-5) with short films, free play and activities to inspire creativity and curiosity. Organised by ‘Small World Cinema’, these events provide a welcoming, inclusive and creative space for young families to play and explore the magic of film, exploring light, shadow, colour and reflections.
Little Amélie
From Friday 13 February
Cert: PG
The world is a perplexing, peaceful mystery to Amélie until a miraculous encounter with chocolate ignites her wild sense of curiosity.
As she develops a deep attachment to her family’s housekeeper, Nishio-san, Amélie discovers the wonders of nature as well as the emotional truths hidden beneath the surface of her family’s idyllic life as foreigners in post-war Japan.
Little Amélie Workshop
Saturday 21 February 15:00
PLEASE NOTE: all children and all accompanying adults must each have their own ticket.
Accompanying Depot’s screening of Little Amélie, Small World Cinema will run a workshop where we will look at the Japanese character of rain and try our hand at recreating it on the page. We will also craft our own festive Japanese fish kite called a ‘Koinobori’. Koinobori are made to celebrate Children’s Day on 5 May and are hung outside to flutter in the wind. Join us for a creative afternoon inspired by the film.
Little Rascals Toddler Shorts
Sunday 22 February 11:00
Cert: U
A selection of beautiful, funny and endearing shorts aimed at toddlers but enjoyable for the whole family. A perfect first cinema experience for your toddler but equally fun for the whole family for 45 mins of fun. The house lights will be slightly up to make sure that this screening is accessible and comfortable for all.
Arco
Sunday 22 February 11:15 & 15:00
Cert: PG
In 2075, a 10-year-old girl, Iris, sees a mysterious boy wearing a rainbow jumpsuit falling from the sky.
It’s Arco. He comes from a distant, idyllic future where time travel is possible. Iris takes him in and will do whatever it takes to help him return home.
Kaleidoscope Workshop
Sunday 22 February 13:30
Pair this workshop with a screening of Arco!
PLEASE NOTE: all children and all accompanying adults must each have their own ticket
Inspired by Arco’s hopeful vision of the future, this year’s Rascals Festival celebrates colour, imagination and possibility. Join Small World Cinema screening for a workshop where you can make your own rainbow kaleidoscope and see the world through a colourful prism. You can see Arco at one of two screenings, before or after the workshop!