Please note: This was screened in July 2025
With a colourful medley of cartoons, an orphaned squirrel, and mind-blowing science on display there is something for everyone in this family screening.
The BFI National Archive’s Film on Film team presents an animated offering that will give you a chance to attend the Butterfly Ball (1974), groan at The Day of the Terrible Jokes (1986) with Henry’s Cat, and howl at the moon with Little Wolf (1992). Charles and Ray Eames’ Powers of Ten (1977) is a cosmic classroom classic that will take you across the universe and back again, before Squirrel On My Shoulder (1979) offers a heart-warming, real-life story of life on Earth. All the films will be screened from 16mm prints from the BFI National Archive, with an opportunity to experience how film is projected.
All the films will be screened from 16mm prints from the BFI National Archive, with an opportunity to experience how film is projected. After the screening, you can have a play with some home movie viewers, have a go at creating mini flip books and ask any questions you might have about how film on film projection works.
The relaxed screening takes place in Undershed.
This screening is co-curated by film curator and event producer Dáire Carson as part of Other Ways of Seeing, with support from BFI Awarding Funds from National Lottery.