Children's Program

Hair Love
Matthew A. Cherry, Bruce W. Smith, US 2019, 7 min. English

Arielle, die Meerjungfrau
Rob Marshall, US, 2023, 138 min. German

At [BL]Action! – The Black Film Festival, two films for kids are waiting for you! Which adventures you’ll discover on the big screen remains a surprise – but fun, exciting stories, and unforgettable experiences are guaranteed. 

The Oscar-winning Hair Love is an American animated short film by Matthew A. Cherry. It is about a black girl and her father, who is trying to style her hair for the first time. A touching reflection on family and bonds. 

Arielle, die Meerjungfrau tells the story of a mermaid Arielle lives deep beneath the sea in the kingdom of her father. But she is magically drawn to the world of humans on the surface. When she meets the young Prince Eric one day, the two fall head over heels in love. To see Eric again, Ariel has to make great sacrifices. (EOTO)