The great American frontierswoman Calamity Jane, renowned for her sharp-shooting skills, daredevil nature and rejection of gender norms, has been immortalised in popular culture for decades. But before she travelled to Deadwood to become a legend, she was high-spirited 12-year-old girl named Martha, and this exciting family-friendly adventure tells her story.
Life on the Oregon Trail in 1863 is far from easy, especially for Martha who has to look after her younger siblings while navigating everything fate throws at them. Full of eventful encounters and a spirit of defiance, Calamity, A Childhood of Martha Jane Cannary is an empowering tale about a strong female hero that all audiences can cheer for.
Directed and co-written by Rémi Chayé (whose previous credits include distinguished animated films such as Long Way North, The Painting and The Secret of Kells), here adopts an expressive and colourful animation style, and won the Best Feature Film at the 2020 Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
Start Time: This screening will feature a shorter than usual amount of adverts and trailers.
Family Time
Family Time screenings are relaxed and feature Hard of Hearing subtitles (where possible) and low-level lighting for accessibility and comfort for all. All tickets are £4.99. Films including Hard of Hearing Subtitles include the 'S' badge.
French Film Festival 2026
The 34th edition of the French Film Festival will offer another exceptional line-up of premieres, new talents, memorable encounters, and restored classics.
Explore French Film Festival 2026
Director Rémi Chayé
Year 2026
Duration
1h 25m
Language French with English subtitles
Cast Salomé Boulven, Alexandra Lamy, Alexis Tomassian