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Zarafa (PG)

Framed Film Club

,Barbican Cinema 2
Zarafa

This gorgeous animation sees Maki, a young boy who escapes from slave traders, befriend a giraffe, cross the desert and meet a pirate, on an extraordinary trip that takes him from Africa to Paris.

Under a baobab tree, an old man tells a story to the children around him: the story of the everlasting friendship between Maki, a 10-year-old boy, and Zarafa, an orphaned giraffe, who was a gift from the Pasha of Egypt to the King of France.

When Hassan, Prince of the Desert, is instructed by the Pasha to deliver Zarafa to France, Maki does everything in his power to stop Hassan from fulfilling his mission. 

During an epic journey that takes them from Sudan to Paris, through Alexandria, Marseille and the snow-capped Alps, they have many adventures – crossing paths with the aviator Malaterre, a pair of unusual twin cows called Mounh and Sounh, and the pirate queen Bouboulina.

Tagged with: Cinema Families Framed Film Club

France/Belgium 2012 Dirs Rémi Bezançon, Jean-Christophe Lie 77 min

Adults can only come if they’re bringing a child, and children can only come along if accompanied by an adult.

If you’re over 18, we’re afraid being a ‘big kid’ doesn’t count

Barbican Cinema 2

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.