Julián (U)

Wednesday 11 Nov 2026 - 18:00
HOME - Cinema 1
Runtime: 90 mins (approx.)

Direct from its world premiere at Annecy and TIFF! When seven-year-old Julián spends the summer with his Abuela in Brooklyn, he discovers a world full of colour, Caribbean rhythms, and mermaids. Adapted from the beloved book Julián Is a Mermaid, Julián is a gorgeous, heartwarming story about self-expression and the power of being loved for exactly who you are.

Films in this programme

Julián

Dir. Louise Bagnall // Ireland, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Luxembourg

Wide-eyed Julián is about to spend the summer with a grandmother he barely knows. He is amazed to discover her treasure-trove apartment, his own Caribbean heritage and the lively Brooklyn community he is surrounded by. But most surprising of all, Julián discovers that he is, in fact, a mermaid!