Baltic premiere

Thelma's Perfect Birthday

Local title
Thelma täiuslik sünnipäev
Original title
Telmas ideālā dzimenīte
Director
Reinis Kalnaellis
Country
Latvia, Luxembourg
Year
2024
Festival
24th Youth and Children's Film Festival
Programme
Children's Competition Programme, ECFA Competition Programme
Genre
children's film
Subject
adventures

Sometimes you need to take your birthday party into your own hands.

Little penguin girl Thelma from the Land of Ice is eager to celebrate her fifth birthday together with her friends. A colourful, exciting and unexpected journey is about to begin.

Recommended age 4+

Director
Reinis Kalnaellis
Screenwriter
Liva Eglite, Cecile Somers
Cast
Daiga Barkāne, Ray Hurd, Brad Ziffer, Anne Johnstonbrown, Kevin Barbare, Anne Johnstonbrown, Sabrina Glow, Eric Medler, Jillian Kuhl, Dan Sheldon, Douglas Bailie, Dan Gold
Producer
Vilnis Kalnaellis, Paul Thiltges, Adrien Chef
Cinematographer
Renars Zalitis
Composer
Karlis Auzans
Music
Karlis Auzans
Music
Karlis Auzans
Sound
Rija Films
World sales
Rija Films
Runtime
1h 11m
Language
English
Subtitles
Estonian, Estonian live dubbing
Director
Reinis Kalnaellis

Reinis Kalnaellis (1986) is a renowned Latvian animation director. He studied at Tallinn University and in Prague, enriching his expertise in the field of animation. In 2013, he became the chairman of the Latvian Filmmakers Union, a testament to his contribution to the Latvian film industry. Kalnaellis has directed several animated films, including notable works that have contributed to the recognition and development of Latvian animation both locally and internationally. His involvement in the Latvian film industry, particularly in the field of animation, marks him as a significant figure whose work has enriched Latvian culture and art.

When Apples Roll (2009), Funny Alphabet (2011), The Golden Horse (2014)

Presented by

XS Mänguasjad

Screenings

10th Nov, Sunday
11:30
1st Saku hall Apollo Kino Solaris
Screening031101 / Thelma täiuslik sünnipäev
SubtitlesEstonian, Estonian live dubbing
Screening duration1h 16m
18th Nov, Monday
11:30
1st Saku hall Apollo Kino Solaris
Screening111101 / Thelma täiuslik sünnipäev
SubtitlesEstonian, Estonian live dubbing
Screening duration1h 16m
24th Nov, Sunday
11:30
2nd Hall Apollo Kino Solaris
Screening171201 / Thelma täiuslik sünnipäev
SubtitlesEstonian, Estonian live dubbing
Screening duration1h 16m
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