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The Secret of Kells (PG) + Éiru

Family Film Week

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two animated characters in a garden

A double bill of beautiful animations, full of magic and ancient Irish mythology. 

In The Secret of Kells, twelve-year-old Brendan lives in the Abbey of Kells, a remote medieval outpost under siege from raiding Vikings. One day a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom. This beautiful beginning to Cartoon Saloon’s folktale trilogy is a visually ravishing masterpiece.
 

And in Éiru, the enchanting new short film also from Cartoon Saloon, a young girl is desperate to be a part of her warrior clan’s fights, but when she volunteers to discover why the water in their village has dried up she learns that being a champion can take many forms. A bold and powerful story that explores the balance and understanding between humans and the natural world.

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Age suggestion: 8+

Please note: This screening is for families to attend as a group. Adults (over 18s) can only enter auditorium if they are bringing a child. Children (under 18s) can only attend if accompanied by an adult. Babes in arms of 18months and under can be brought in on adults’ laps, but children over 18months need a seat purchased for them.

The Secret of Kells: Ireland/France/Belgium 2010 Dirs Tomm Moore, Nora Twomey 71 min 
 

Éiru: Ireland 2025 Dir Giovanna Ferrari 12mi

Ticket prices

* Excludes £1.50 booking fee

Booking fees

£1.50 booking fee per online/phone transaction.

No fee when tickets are booked in person.

Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.

Useful info

The film screening will allow movement/noise from young film fans, but please be mindful of other audience’s experience (and please switch off phones!)

 If your little one needs a break from the screening, please note we do have a selection of books, games and toys in the cinema foyer for you to use. 

The Family Film Week programme aims to screen films from a range of countries, styles and times, introducing a young audience to historical/archive content as well as the latest new releases.

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Cinemas

Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.   

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk 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.