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Dates:Wednesday, January 18, 2017 - Sunday, January 21, 2018
Hours:Hours Vary see below
Ages:Toddlers, Kids
In/Outdoor:Indoor
Cost:$ see below
Category:Movies

belmont world film 15th annual family festival photoBelmont World Film's 15th Annual Family Festival, “Where Stories Come Alive,” presented by Jackson-Walnut Park School and Henry Bear’s Park takes place at the Regent Theatre in Arlington (5 Medford Street), Studio Cinema in Belmont (376 Trapelo Road), and Brattle Theatre in Cambridge (40 Brattle Street) during Martin Luther King Day weekend.

Twelve programs featuring more than 30 top animated and live action children’s films from around the world—many of which are making their international or North American premieres—plus a live version of WBUR’s “Circle Round” will be presented in English and other languages with subtitles from Belgium, Canada, Columbia, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and US.

Each day revolves around a different theme: Saturday is devoted to aquatic adventures, Sunday to the animal kingdom, and Monday to the heroes in our midst in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Many films are based on children’s literature, including: ZIP & ZAP AND THE CAPTAIN'S ISLAND, based on the Spanish comic book series; TALES FROM THE LAKESIDE, an animated coming-of-age film from Hungary based on a book by Judit Berg; and HEDGEHOG'S HOME, an unusual stop-motion short film constructed completely out of felt that is based on a story by Czech writer Branko Copic.

The festival also features short animated films based on children’s books from Weston Woods Studios, including the New England premieres of several newer books, such as 2017 Caldecott Medal winner THEY ALL SAW A CAT narrated by John Lithgow, Mo Willems’ popular books such as KNUFFLE BUNNY, and books about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther, King, Jr. Other festival films include stories about spies, reindeer herding, wild horses, brave boats, children overcoming disabilities, and child refugees.

Opening night on Friday, January 12, at the Regent Theatre features the North American premiere of the Dutch comedy spy caper MASTER SPY, a kid-friendly James Bond-like adventure about a 10 year-old boy who accidently wakes up a secret agent who’s been in cryofreeze since 1973. Other programs include:

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, at the Studio Cinema
• What’s New from Weston Woods Studios, including 2017 Caldecott Medal winner THEY ALL SAW A CAT narrated by John Lithgow, FRIENDSHIP, WOLFIE THE BUNNY, DUCK ON A TRACTOR, LEO: A GHOST STORY, SCHOOL'S FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, and MOTHER BRUCE (10:30 AM, Age 3-8, New England premieres).
• ANCHORS UP: BOAT TO THE RESCUE, an original story from Norway about a young rescue boat from a small village that gets promoted to chief rescue boat in a big city harbor and helps to save the world with the help of his village friends (12:00, Age 3-8, International premiere).
• TALES FROM THE LAKESIDE, an animated coming-of-age tale from Hungary, adapted from Judit Berg’s book about the Verdies, the tiny but brave guardians of the lake. (1:30 PM, Age 5-9, East Coast premiere).
• ZIP & ZAP AND THE CAPTAIN'S ISLAND, a mystery and an adventure about Spanish comic book brothers Zip and Zap, who discover that their parents’ sudden disappearance is related to the mysterious secret behind the island and its curious inhabitants. (3:15 PM, Age 7-12).

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, at the Regent Theatre
• WBUR presents: “Circle Round”, a live performance of WBUR’s new storytelling podcast for kids, featuring folktales from around the world, including the Yiddish folktale It Could Always Get Worse and the Romanian folktale Stella and the Dragon, as well as live music (10:30 AM, Age 4-10).
• Mo Willems: Bunnies, Pigeons, Mole Rats, Alligators & Dinosaurs, Oh My!, featuring animated versions of the author’s most popular books, including KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY TALE, DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS, NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED, THAT IS NOT A GOOD IDEA, HOORAY FOR AMANDA & HER ALLIGATOR and GOLDILOCKS & THE THREE DINOSAURS. (11:45 AM, Age 3-8).
• CLOUDBOY, about a shy skateboarder who lives with his father in Belgium, who reluctantly agrees to help herd reindeer during the summer in Lapland with his estranged mother, whose new family lives amongst the Sami, an indigenous reindeer-herding people. (1:15 PM, Age 8-12, East Coast premiere).
• WINDSTORM & THE WILD HORSES, about a teenage horse whisperer who travels to Spain with her beloved black stallion, Windstorm, after she discovers the breed’s Spanish origins (3:00 PM, Age 7-18, North American premiere).
MONDAY, JANUARY 15 at the Brattle Theatre
• Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring MARTIN'S BIG WORDS narrated by Michael Clarke Duncan; MARCH ON! THE DAY MY BROTHER MARTIN CHANGED THE WORLD by Dr. Christina King Farris; ROSA about Rosa Parks; and HE'S GOT THE WHOLE WORD IN HIS HANDS (10:30 AM, Age 5-12).
• HERO STEPS, based on the true life story of a courageous 10 year-old boy from Colombia with a passion for soccer, whose handicap won’t stop him from fulfilling his dream of playing soccer in an important tournament. Co-presented by Reelabilities Film Festival (12:00, Age 5-12, New England premiere).
• OSKAR'S AMERICA, about a 10 year-old boy who dreams of riding the prairies in America with his mother and attempts to row there from Norway to visit her in a rowboat. Co-presented by Bridges Together. (2:00 PM, Age 9-14, North American premiere).
• Brave & Amazing Children, a benefit for the Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center featuring four short films that profile the lives of four child refugees (3:45 PM, Age 9-12, North American premieres).

Festival sponsors include: Jackson Walnut Park School and Henry Bear’s Park (Continent Sponsors); Dutch Culture USA and Boston Volvo Village (Nation Sponsors); German International School of Boston and Mass. Cultural Council (Province Sponsors); and Belmont Books, Belmont Day School, East Boston Savings Bank, Consulate General of Sweden, and Whole Foods (Capital Sponsors). Media sponsors include Boston Central and WBUR. Community partners include Bridges Together, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, Reelabilities Film Festival, and the Scandinavian Cultural Center.

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Friday, January 18: 7:30-9:00 PM
Saturday, January 19: 10:30 AM-5:00 PM
Sunday, January 20: 10:30 AM-6:30 PM
Monday, January 21: 10:30 AM-5:00 PM


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Shorts Programs: $6.00 Feature Length Films: $10.00 Live Events: $12.00 Shorts Programs with EBT Card: $3.00 Feature Length Films with EBT Card: $5.00 Full Festival Pass: $50.00 Members of the Military - Free

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belmontworldfilm.org

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376 Trapelo Road, Belmont, MA, 02478 map
Phone: 617-484-3980

Regent Theatre, 7 Medford Street, Arlington
Studio Cinema, 376 Trapelo Road, Belmont
Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle Street, Cambridge

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