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Wolf Children (PG)

Relaxed Screening

,Cinema 3
Mother and children in the snow laughing

Academy Award nominated Mamoru Hosoda brings a touching, richly drawn coming-of age animation on a single mother raising her two werewolf children.

After the tragic passing of her half-wolf partner, college student Hana moves to the countryside to raise their two half-human, half-wolf children, hoping they can navigate their own paths in life.

Newly restored earlier this year, anime auteur Mamoru Hosoda (Summer Wars, Belle) leverages gorgeously painted frames to discuss puberty and the challenges of single motherhood.

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In Japanese with English subtitles.

Carers and companions go free. 

75% of seating capacity available, to ensure a more comfortable experience. Seating unallocated

Film information
  • Release year   2025
  • Country   Japan
  • Director   Mamoru Hosoda
  • Runtime   1hr 57mins

How is this screening relaxed?

A relaxed event takes place in an environment that is specially tailored for a neurodiverse audience, as well as those who find a more informal setting beneficial. 

The cinema environment is tailored to the needs of the audience.

For this screening:

- The lights are dimmed, though not off.

- The volume levels a little lower than usual.

- You are free to move around the screen and to enter and exit the cinema at any time, with easy access for any wheelchair users.

- You're free to make noise in these screenings. 

- Staff are trained and ready to assist with any help you or other audience members may need while you're at the cinema at Barbican.

A visual guide to our cinemas is available on request – just click on the Visual Stories tab on our Accessible Events page. For more information please contact the Box Office.

Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.