Mary Anning

Discover girl power in the nineteenth century! World-famous British paleontologist Mary Anning (1799–1847) does what was considered impossible in her time: as a young girl she discovers new species and fossils, defying the expectations of the suffocating environment in which she grew up. Mary Anning is directed by Swiss filmmaker Marcel Barelli. Several of his short films have already been shown at previous editions of Cinekid Festival, and now he returns with his very first feature film! He tells an empowering and inspiring true story about standing up for your rights and questioning the system that confines you. Thanks to its punk rock soundtrack, everyone is guaranteed to fall in love with this cool, early example of women’s resistance.

Director Marcel Barelli will attend the screenings on the 22nd and 23rd of October at Pathé Amsterdam Noord to answer all your questions!