Selection criteria are necessary to find films suitable for your child's age. In addition to being entertainment, the film must be educational by imparting general knowledge adapted through original universes and poetic dimensions, which will arouse the curiosity and creativity of children. In this article, we have selected 5 ideal achievements for children of 8 years old including animations, adventures, comedies, fictions, among others.
1- My Father's Secrets
It is an animated film which lasts approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes directed by Véra Belmont. The story takes place in Belgium, in the 60s, talking about Michel and his brother belonging to a Jewish family and enjoying a happy childhood. The father of these two children does not speak much and is particularly silent, which leads them to think that he has secrets while imagining him as a pirate or a treasure seeker, or even a great adventurer...
2-Kiki the little witch
Kiki's Delivery Service is directed by Hayao Miyazaki and lasts approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes. It is a set of adventure, animation and family life. Kiki is a little witch, like her mother who is also a witch. During the film, Kiki learns to be a real witch only at the age of thirteen. In fact, she wants to live alone, leaving her family, and that's why she has to train to prove to her family that she can be independent.
She has a little cat called Jiji. It is in the company of the latter that she leaves her parents as well as her grandmother by riding her broom to go south in order to see the sea... She succeeded by landing the very next day in a small coastal town warm and very pretty. In this city, Kiki meets a nice baker called Osono, and it is next to this woman that she will learn, starting by working as a delivery girl.
3-One Piece Film – Red
This film which lasts 1 hour and 55 minutes combines adventure, animation and comedy. It was made by Goro Taniguchi to please children. Luffy wants to attend a famous music festival with his straw hat crew. They are particularly waiting for Uta, for whom the concert will be a first opportunity to go on stage. She has an exceptionally powerful voice. Uta the daughter of Shanks Le Roux who is none other than the legendary pirate. She is a childhood friend of Luffy, the main character of One Piece.
4-Coconut
Who hasn't yet seen Coco among the children and adolescents of the year 2017? This is the famous film directed by Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina, mixing animation, family life and fantastic story. The main role is played by little Miguel, whose family has banned music for several generations. While this young boy loves music and has always dreamed of becoming a big name musician like Ernesto de la Cruz, his idol, since a young age he is totally torn about not being able to perform.
5 -AND the extra-terrestrial
This Steven Spielberg movie was first released on 1er December 1982 and was resumed on September 7, 2022. It is a production that combines adventure, family life and Science-Fiction, to appeal to children from 8 years old. The story is about an extraterrestrial named “ET”. The latter lands in the middle of the night on Earth and while venturing towards Los Angeles, he was tracked down by soldiers. While hiding in a suburban house, he crosses paths with a young boy called Elliot, who tries to keep him secret.
