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Chaos has four names. Livi (Lilit Serger), Tessa (Momo Beier), Malea (Cara Vondey) and Kenny (Rona Regjepi). The sisters have nothing in common. Except for the surname Martini. Which makes each of them more than fine. Because let’s be honest: it’s not just parents who are super embarrassed – but mostly their own siblings too. And if you can’t choose your family, then you have to try to have as little to do with them as possible. But that will change soon. The reason for this is Paul. A penguin. Paul is kidnapped from the zoo and ends up in a roundabout way at the martinis. The Chaos sisters find out that a magic duo is behind the kidnapping. They want to make the penguin part of their show and thereby get their stalled career in Las Vegas going again. The sisters realize that they must stop this plan and bring the penguin back to his family at the zoo. All for one – and one or none! Now in 10 volumes, the popular book series about the four "Chaos Sisters" with a sold circulation of over 270,000 copies has been offering great entertainment for young and old for many years. The first cinema adaptation has a top-class cast with Janine Kunze, Max Giermann and Denis Moschitto.

Maurice, a large talking cat, travels from town to town offering to solve their sudden rat problem. Each time, he unveils Keith, a young boy who can play the pipe quite well, and the rats march out of town to the relief of the townsfolk. Maurice and the money received from the grateful town suddenly disappear and he reappears a suitable distance away to count the money – with Keith and the rats! But these are no ordinary rats – they talk and wear clothes and dream of an island paradise where rats and humans live together in peace. All goes well with their ‘rat scam’ until they reach the town of Bad Blintz, where they meet a book obsessed girl, Malicia, who leads them on an adventure to solve the mystery of her town...

When 11-year-old Ava wishes on a whim to get rid of her overprotective parents during a winter holiday in Hotel Sinestra, next morning all grown-ups have miraculously disappeared. The party goes wild: the children can do whatever they want! Until eventually, riled up by the remarkable childish Jonas, a life-threatening situation arises with a powercut in the hotel. Ava and the other children have to go all out to find a solution and to get their parents back. And with that, their carefree childhood.

Mr. Moll is home alone with his kids over the weekend, and mayhem ensues. While Moll is working overtime at the chocolate factory the kids get into a feud with the nasty boys next door - a fight about cotton candy, homework and the most famous circus dog in the world.

A small problem can get out of hand very quickly. Franz, our ten-year-old hero, knows this only too well, as the sworn trio's peace is in trouble: Gabi and Eberhard are constantly at each other's throats - and Franz stands between them. But friendship based on separate schedules doesn't work, because a shared vacation is only half a vacation. The strongest bond is supposedly a common enemy and so Franz persuades the others to work together to solve the burglaries that are keeping Vienna in suspense. The main suspect is the overly strict neighbor Mrs. Berger, who has been behaving very dubiously lately. Things come to light that nobody expected, but in the end, everyone's hearts are lifted... and even the burglar is caught. "Neue Geschichten vom Franz" is the sequel to Christine Nöstlinger's film adaptation of the book series of the same name. The Franz stories showcase Nöstlinger's great writing skills, her wit and heart. She is always an ally to the children, and the parents reading to them also appreciate this - after all, everyone started out small.

The robber Hotzenplotz robs the grandmother! Kasperl and Seppel want to catch him and get into the hands of the robber and the magician Zwackelmann, where they discover an enchanted fairy. Policeman Dimpfelmoser, clairvoyant Schlotterbeck and the dog Wasti cause further confusion. Will the friends manage to save themselves and the fairy?

Eleven-year-old Thabo wants to become a private detective like in the movies. If only his home, the small African village of Hlatikulu, was not the most peaceful savannah paradise. But things take a sudden turn when a rhino is murdered in the neighboring safari park because of its precious horn. Thabo’s uncle Vusi, of all people, is under suspicion. Now it is up to Thabo and his new friend Emma from Germany to not only take care of the abandoned baby rhino but also investigate and capture the culprits.

Paris in the 1950s: Somewhere between Montmartre and Saint-Germain-des-Prés, illustrator Jean-Jacques Sempé and comic author René Goscinny bend over a blank sheet of paper and bring a mischievous and lovable boy to life: Little Nicholas. From games and fights in the schoolyard to pranks and camaraderie at summer camp, Nicholas experiences a happy and carefree childhood. During all the adventures, the curious boy repeatedly slips into his creator's studio, sits on the keyboard or dances on the drawings. In the process, he elicits from Sempé and Goscinny the touching story of their friendship and their own childhood full of hopes and dreams. An irresistibly charming, funny and warm-hearted film about the creators of Little Nicholas, the illustrator Jean-Jacques Sempé and the comic author René Goscinny.

Max's mother receives a new job as a nurse, which means moving to the Geroldseck retirement home: a real castle with towers, an armoury and dusty knight's armors. In old actress Vera, former football coach Horst and famous professor Kilian, Max finds a colourful group of friends who share his passion for intricate puzzles and tricky cases. It could all be so beautiful... But scary things soon start happening at the castle. And then there's the football match during which Max would really like to have revenge on his nasty classmate Ole. For Max and his friends, it's time to show great courage and real team spirit. In Winfried Oelsner's new movie adventure based on the successful children's book series of the same name, things are not only exciting, but also spooky! The world's most unusual gang of detectives plunges into a criminal case and learns that courage and solidarity can overcome all challenges, no matter your age. In addition to the young actors, Uschi Glas, Günther Maria Halmer and Thomas Thieme also impress as the oddball pensioners with plenty of sporting spirit and wit!

Minna’s life is turned upside down when her dad’s new fiancée Helena and her daughter Jenny move in. Her new stepsister Jenny turns out to be horrible and Minna is frustrated. She wants her gone! One night, Minna discovers a world behind her dreams in which the dreambuilders create our dreams on theater stages and finds out how to manipulate Jenny’s dreams. But interfering with people’s dreams has dire consequences and when Minna goes too far one night, Jenny can’t wake up any more. Minna must enter the dream world one final time to face the dreams she has created in order to save Jenny and her new family.

Young warrior Ainbo lives in the deep jungle of the Amazon. When her village is threatened, she embarks on a fantastic journey to save her home. A magical adventure about a young girl who, together with her animal friends, wants to protect her family and the entire rainforest.

This short film collection comprises five original children's films. Two of them combine live-action film with animation: in "Linard, Monti und die Musik" by Annette Carle and Karin Heberlein, well-known Swiss singer-songwriter Lindard Bardill, in search of inspiration for a new song, immerses himself in the magical mountain world of an Alpine king, with his cheeky (cuddly toy) dog at his side. Just as playful is another film by the same directing team, "Linus trifft Marius und die Jagdkapelle", in which an animated cartoon boy observes a quirky hunting band rehearsing in a forest hut and discovers various instruments. A clip animated by seven school classes in the four Swiss national languages ("Pixi Dixi") and two animated films round off the short film program: "Valise" by Isabelle Favez tells the story of clumsy bank robbers who lose their loot, and "Queen Po" by Maja Gehrig which takes place in the highly entertaining imaginary world of a girl who, before going to sleep, makes up a story about Queen Po floating far above the clouds.

Eight-year-old Elise wakes up one morning with a strange feeling... there is something special about this day, but she can’t quite put her finger on it. Unsuccessfully, she tries to explain to her family and friends that this day is different from any other day. Elise sets out on an incredible journey on her own and through new and unexpected friendships, she rediscovers the joy of Christmas. Now it’s up to her to make sure her whole village experiences a Christmas they will never forget. Carpenter Andersen & Santa Claus are back, helping young Elise with her great mission - saving Christmas before it is too late.

Ernest and Célestine return to Ernest's country to have his broken violin repaired. They discover that music is banned throughout the country. They will attempt to right this injustice in order to bring joy back to bear country.

Ten-year-old Lucy is well-behaved, honest, polite and always in a good mood. But one day, the ice cream machine in Lucy's family's gelateria breaks down. With no one willing to extend credit for the costly repairs, Lucy soon sees only one solution: she plans to rob a bank to save the family business from bankruptcy.

Franz is by far the smallest in the class, has blond ringlets and gets a high-pitched squeaky voice when he gets upset. Luckily, two best friends help: Gabi and Eberhard. When Franz discovers Hank Haberer's "10 rules for a real man" for himself one day, turbulence is inevitable and the friendship of the three gets into trouble.

A super-powered boy helps a wheelchair-bound policeman in his attempt to bring down a mob kingpin.

At the far end of Alaska, filmmaker Roman Droux fulfils a dream and travels to the land of grizzly bears together with bear researcher David Bittner. The two adventurers set off for the realm of the bears to a place where there is no trace of human civilization. Surrounded by crystal-clear torrents, they experience the care of a mother bear and impressive battles of giant male bears. Roman Droux brings pictures of breathtaking beauty to the big screen. A lively nature film for the whole family.

9-year-old Anna goes to school and spends her free afternoons with her dolls. One day, however, everything turns out differently: when she copies herself in the school's photocopier, it spits out a second Anna. An exciting game of mistaken identity begins!

75-year-old Giuseppe De Metrio has spent 30 years in Geneva, as foreign worker for the Broyer company. Upon retirement, he returned to Puglia, Italy, where his family had continued to live. His only grandchild, 7-year-old Carla, is blind. The whole family looks forward hopefully to the day when Carla’s sight can be restored by means of a cornea transplantation. After a heart attack, Giuseppe decides to wait no longer and returns to Switzerland to ask his former boss Mr. Broyer for the money necessary for the operation, as an old promise binds the two men. Intended as a 48-hour trip, Giuseppe and Carla’s visit in Switzerland becomes a journey that both grandfather and granddaughter never dreamt of.

Photo?, the clown calls the public from the ring of the circus. The delicious number like the even more famous soap bubble number and other Pic classics can be enjoyed in "Le Cirque de Pic". They form the heart of Thomas Ott's affectionate portrait film. Emil Steinberger tells how he was enthusiastic about Pic from the beginning and how he recommended the clown from St.Gallen to the Roncalli Circus director. Ott reviews Pic's career. Pic himself tells how varied and romantic the spartan life in the circus caravan was. Photos show that the subtle art of the clown cannot be separated from the person Richard Hirzel, who knows how to enchant with his empathic poetry. The portrait closes with scenes from the current programme "Comical Bones", in which Pic shines as the narrator. It is Emil once again who praises Pic's subtle and expressive facial expressions.

Heidi, a five-year-old orphan, lives with her grandfather in the Swiss mountains. Her happiness ends when her aunt Dete takes Heidi to Frankfurt, where she is to help take care of a sickly child, Klara.

Rock musician Benji leads a charmed life until the day the evil Maestro steals his shadow in order to take possession of Benji's musical talent. At first, Benji loses the ability to play, then he slowly becomes invisible. Desperate to help his friend, Globi follows the Maestro to his old “Opera house” and discovers that the villain has been stealing the shadows of all the gifted musicians, so that he may rule the world of music. With Globi's help, Benji and his musical partner Lucinda set out to regain their stolen shadows. Will the three of them be able to conquer the evil Maestro and save Benji's life?

Heidi (Elsbeth Sigmund), a young orphan girl living with her aunt (Elsie Attenhofer) in Frankfurt, is forced to move to the Swiss Alps to live with her ornery grandfather (Heinrich Gretler). At first, he resents her presence, but, after a short while, Heidi manages to pierce his gruff exterior, and the two become close. She also befriends a young shepherd named Peter (Thomas Klameth). After three years, Heidi's aunt arrives and demands Heidi's return to Frankfurt.

The second part of the famous story on Heidi. Returning from Frankfurt, she applies her new knowlegdes.

For a long time, the little Ghost has been living in the attic of a castle. Its greatest wish is to see the world by the light of day, but its attempts are all in vain. Three children, Karl, Hannes and Marie, go on a nighttime hike to the castle, where they encounter the little Ghost. The following day, the little Ghost promptly wakes at noon. Its joy is short-lived, however, as, tinted black by the first sunbeam, the little Ghost scares the townsfolk and causes all kinds of chaos. Despairing, it turns to the children for help in trying to go home and return to its former existence as a night ghost.

Based on the bestselling children's book by Daniela Kohl, the movie tells the story of six-grader Lotte and her best friend Cheyenne.

Titeuf has just learned that all the boys in his class have been invited to Nadia’s birthday party – except for him! That same evening his parents inform him that they are going to separate.

Faces of Children (Visages d'enfants), a masterpiece, was filmed on location in the Haut-Valais region of Switzerland, with spectacular mountain scenery adding important atmosphere to the characters' complex emotions. The film is about the effect on a sensitive boy (again Jean Forest, who is heartrending) of his mother's death and his father's remarriage.