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You can spend the New Year holidays in different ways, but you probably can’t do without watching films that create a fabulous atmosphere. YokoSun has prepared a selection of New Year and Christmas films for cozy gatherings with the whole family. Here are old classics, modern hits, and cartoons for the little ones.
1. Morozko (0+)
Year: 1964
Country: USSR
Time: 1 hour 24 minutes
The plot of the fairy tale that came to life on the screen is probably familiar to you. The evil stepmother forced Nastenka to work from morning to night, until one day she decided to get rid of her altogether. A kind girl goes to the winter forest, where she meets Ivan. But bad luck: one day the forest sorcerer turns him into a bear.
The film by the famous Soviet director Alesandr Rowe was loved by children in many parts of the world - in 1965 the film received the Grand Prix at the Venice Film Festival in the category of films for children. Of course! It teaches compassion, hard work and respect for elders, and instills the belief that goodness is always rewarded. What's not a reason to rewatch the New Year's classics with the whole family?
2. The Grinch Stole Christmas (12+)
Year: 2000
Country: USA
Time: 1 hour 44 minutes
The green man Grinch was offended by all the Ktowitches - residents of the small town of Ktograd. He settled in the outskirts and began to hate everything around him, especially Christmas. One day he decides to put an end to the hated holiday once and for all and steal the magic of the holiday from the Ktoviches.
Cartoon fans will appreciate another version of the famous Christmas story. In 2018, the cartoon Grinch (6+) was released. It has more modern graphics, and the film itself is a little shorter - watching the cartoon will take only 1 hour 25 minutes.
3. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (6+)
Year: 2005
Country: USA
Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
The film about Willy Wonka's chocolate factory is not often watched during the New Year holidays, although it gives that same magical atmosphere. All children dream of going to a fairy-tale factory: there are chocolate rivers, trained squirrels, and huge quantities of sweets. And then one day, a few lucky ones get the chance to get into Wonka's factory, but only now the little sweet tooth will face a test.
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” directed by Tim Burtan, not only brings Christmas cheer, but also teaches lessons. Teaches kindness, care for loved ones and indicates what is truly valuable.
4. Three heroes and a princess of Egypt (6+)
Year: 2017
Country: Russia
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
The franchise about Russian heroes has reached the New Year, and now the heroes have to save the holiday. One day the heroes meet a strange character named Durilo. In fact, this is the 13th month, which dreams of becoming the most important month of the year. All you have to do is pretend to be Santa Claus, go to Egypt and cast a spell.
Cartoons about heroes are loved not only by children, but also by many adults. By the way, during the New Year holidays you can rewatch the entire franchise, starting with the first cartoon “Alyosha Popovich and Tugarin the Serpent” (12+).
5. Home alone (0+)
Year: 1990
Country: USA
Time: 1 hour 43 minutes
It’s hard to find a person who has never watched the movie “Home Alone” in their life. But if you've never seen him, the New Year holidays are the best time to get better.
The plot tells about an American family who goes to Europe for the New Year. In the rush and chaos, the adults forget their son Kevin. But he will have to spend the pre-holiday days not alone, but in the company of a couple of robbers, to whom the little boy will teach another lesson.
6. Twelve months (0+)
Year: 1956
Country: USSR
Time: 55 minutes
An animated adaptation of Samuil Marshak’s fairy tale is suitable for the little ones - the cartoon lasts only 55 minutes.
One day the Queen issues a decree: whoever brings a basket of snowdrops to the palace for the New Year will become fabulously rich. The evil stepmother decides to take advantage of the opportunity and sends her stepdaughter on an impossible task - to find snowdrops in the winter forest.
7. Finding Santa Lapus (12+)
Year: 2010
Country: USA
Time: 1 hour 33 minutes
Santa is given an unusual gift - a snow-white puppy, whom he calls Santa Lapus. One day, a magical grandfather goes to New York, where, by chance, he loses his memory. Now the fairytale dog has to find Santa Claus and save the holiday.
The cutest Christmas story will appeal to children, but will not leave adults indifferent either. Perhaps a great recipe for a movie night during the New Year holidays.