Belmont World Film’s 22nd Family Festival! at The Brattle Theatre
January 20
Belmont World Film’s 22nd Family Festival is a celebration of some of the world’s most imaginative films for and about children, brought to life on the big screen as a shared experience for children aged 3-12 and their families. More than half the selections are adapted or re-imagined from literature, and almost all are North American premieres.
Children age 5+ can also learn how to draw the Minions and Hotel Transylvania characters during a workshop by David Feiss, the co-director of the recently released animated film Hitpig! starring Jason Sudeikus. Feiss will also be on hand for a Q&A after the film’s screening.
January 20th
10:30am
Toopy and Binoo The Movie
U.S. Premiere!
When a comical genie accidentally makes Toopy and Binoo’s beloved stuffed animal disappear, the three of them set out for the land of “Lost and Found.” A delightful animated film based on the 1996 children’s book series Toupy and Binoo by Dominique Jolin. Ages 3–8
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12:15pm
Teca & Tuti: A Night at the Library
North American Premiere!
This enchanting film celebrates the magic of reading through a captivating blend of live-action film and stop-motion and traditional animation. The tiny clothes moth Teca lives with her family and pet dust mite in a sewing box. What they love most is to eat paper, but when Teca learns to read, she notices that books cannot be eaten. Committed to solving a great mystery, Teca and Tuti part towards the library, searching for the most important story of their life. Subtitles will be read aloud and broadcast using headphones for young readers. Ages 5–12+
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1:45pm
The Flying Classroom
North American Premiere!
Martine receives a scholarship to attend a boarding school in the picturesque German Alps. Her excitement about the opportunity turns to dismay when she gets involved in the long-standing feud between day students and the boarders. Based on the 1933 novel of the same name. Subtitles will be read aloud and broadcast using headphones for young readers. Ages 8+
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3:30pm
Lars is LOL
North American Premiere!
Based on the best-selling Norwegian book by Iben Akerlie, this poignant story follows 11-year-old Amanda, who is reluctantly assigned to mentor a new student, Lars, who has Down Syndrome. Despite her initial hesitation, Amanda and Lars form a deep friendship based on their shared love of magic and the Harry Potter books. Amanda struggles to keep their connection a secret to fit in with her classmates, and peer pressure leads her to betray Lars. Amanda must find the courage to stand up for what is right and reclaim both his trust and her sense of self. Age 10+
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