Can you imagine watching a film where the music is not on-screen but is played live by a pianist? Would you like to know the story of an elephant from Poland with vertical stripes or find out about Chaplin the man, one of the greatest characters of the cinema?

<em>El Meu Primer Festival</em> offers all that and lots more with a selection of films from around the world and from different periods, aimed at boys and girls aged between 2 and 12.

With the aim of entertaining and educating, stimulating imagination and creativity, at the same time as developing a critical mind, the festival has a rich and varied programme organised round four different sections.

"Una finestra al món" (A Window Onto the World) showcases films from various countries to reflect cultural and creative diversity, while "Animació espanyola" (Spanish Animation) looks at different animation techniques. "Cinema de tots els temps" (Cinema of all Times) will show some iconic films from the history of cinema and "Cine més menuts" (Cinema for Kids) will concentrate on films for 2 to 5-year-olds.

This is the second time the festival has been held and once again it has a specific programme for families and another aimed at schools.

From 21 to 29 November, the best films will be on screen at the Filmoteca de Catalunya and Verdi Park Cinemas, while all those who want to awake their creativity are invited to attend the family workshops taking place at the Espai Experimentem and La Caldera.