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SUMMARY:Death & Taxes
DESCRIPTION:Boston’s entrepreneurs thrive on resilience and one of the strongest\necosystems in the world—yet barriers like healthcare\, education\, and housing still\nlimit who can take risks and innovate. Join us for a screening of Death & Taxes\nand a panel on wealth\, inequality\, and the future of opportunity in America.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/death-taxes-2/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T150000
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SUMMARY:New England Quilts and the Stories They Tell
DESCRIPTION:Quilts tell stories\, and quilt history is full of myths and misinformation as well as heart-warming tales of service and tradition. Nearly every world culture that has cold weather uses quilted textiles – quilting is not just an American art. Pam Weeks weaves world history\, women’s history\, industrial history\, and just plain wonderful stories into her presentation. Participants are invited to bring one quilt for identification and/or story sharing. Prompted in part by the material culture at hand\, the presenter may speak about fashion fads\, the Colonial Revival\, quilt making for Civil War soldiers\, and anything else quilt-related she can squeeze in. \nAbout the presenter: Quilts have been the focus for more than half of Pam Weeks’ life. She started making quilts at the time of Bicentennial craft revival and by the mid-1980’s was designing her own work. In 1991 a class on reproducing antique quilts hooked Pam on quilt history. Her first book was published in 2011 on Civil War quilts made for soldiers; her second\, Deeds Not Words in 2019; and Portable Patchwork was published in 2020. Two more books are in the works. As the Binney Family Curator of the New England Quilt Museum Pam works with quilters\, collectors\, institutions\, and co-conspirators to plan exhibits and she continues research on the quilts in the museum’s collection.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/new-england-quilts-and-the-stories-they-tell/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T080000
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SUMMARY:Gallery show- Art Views: Near and Far by Lois Maisel
DESCRIPTION:The Newton Cultural Council is supported by Mass Cultural Council and offers local artists a venue to share their works. In October\, painter Lois Maisel will be exhibiting some of her works in the second floor gallery at Newton City Hall.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/gallery-show-art-views-near-and-far-by-lois-maisel/
LOCATION:Newton City Hall\, 1000 Commonwealth Ave.\, Newton Centre\, MA\, 02459
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Development":MAILTO:culture@newtonma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T203000
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SUMMARY:Silent Movie Monday presents 1916 fairy tale "Snow White" with live harp-viola score
DESCRIPTION:The historic West Newton Cinema will celebrate Silent Movie Monday with a special live score screening of the 1916 silent film Snow White on Monday\, September 29 at 7 pm. \nThe vintage film was heroically rescued and preserved for future generations just a few years ago\, and the parallels between the restored silent motion picture and the preservation of West Newton’s own beloved movie house are striking. \nLike all silent movies\, Snow White was made on flammable nitrate film stock\, and for many years\, it was rumored to have been destroyed in a vault fire. But a single theatrical print was discovered in the Netherlands in 1992\, and an amazing restoration was done by the George Eastman House film archive. \nThe whimsical silent fantasy returns to the big screen of a movie theater which was rescued itself just last summer. Through the mighty efforts of the West Newton Cinema Foundation and passionate support of local film lovers\, the 90-year-old venue has re-emerged as a vital cultural gathering place. The foundation now owns the building and is continuing its campaign to revitalize its Art Deco charm\, as well as provide a range of lively cinema storytelling for the public. \nCome experience the magic of movies with a silent fairy tale from the dawn of cinema accompanied by a live harp and viola score from Leslie McMichael\, harpist-composer\, and her sister Barbara McMichael\, viola. \nMcMichael enthuses\, “It’s thrilling to play live and pair the visuals of film with my music. With every performance\, we get to use our instruments to underscore the expressive acting so typical of the silent era – very fun!” \nFor advance tickets to the Snow White film screening with live harp and viola accompaniment\, visit https://www.westnewtoncinema.com/movie/snow-white-1916 General admission is $20 with discounts offered for students and teachers. West Newton Cinema is located at 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/silent-movie-monday-presents-1916-fairy-tale-snow-white-with-live-harp-viola-score/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Music,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T203000
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SUMMARY:Silent Movie Monday - "Snow White" (1916) with live harp-viola score
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Silent Movie Day with a showing of the vintage silent film “Snow White” (1916) at the nonprofit West Newton Cinema on Monday\, September 29 at 7 pm. The event boasts a magical live score accompaniment by harpist-composer Leslie McMichael and violist Barbara McMichael. Although there have been many film versions of this fairy tale\, this silent movie was the first and the silent picture actually inspired a teen Walt Disney to make his own animated feature decades later. Snow White is played by Marguerite Clark in one of her few surviving film performances from the silent film era. The runtime of the vintage film with live harp and viola accompaniment is 62 minutes. https://www.westnewtoncinema.com/movie/snow-white-1916
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/silent-movie-monday-snow-white-1916-with-live-harp-viola-score/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Music,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T200000
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SUMMARY:Newton Resident Jill Tocak will appear in Arlington Friends of the Drama production Triumph of Love
DESCRIPTION:Newton resident Jill Tocak will perform the role of Corine in Triumph of Love at Arlington Friends of the Drama. Tocak is a professional director and choreographer in the Greater Boston Area. She previously choreographed Pippin (September 2023) and Emma (June 2025) at AFD. You can follow her on social media @jilltokac. \nWho: Arlington Friends of the Drama\, 103rd Season\nWhat: Triumph of Love (musical) Book by James Magruder;\nMusic by Jeffrey Stock; Lyrics by Susan Birkenhead\nWhen: September 12\, 13\, 19\, 20\, 26\, 27\, 2025 Fri and Sat at 8PM\, Sun at 2PM\nWhere: AFD Theatre 22 Academy Street\, Arlington\, MA 02476 In the heart of Arlington’s\nhistoric district\, now in its 103rd Season\nWhy: A musical comedy Tickets $25 afdtheatre.org/buy-tickets 781-649-5922 \nThis musical is a romantic farce based on a classic 1732 Pierre de Marivaux French comedy. Independent and self-assured Princess Leonide is smitten at first sight by Agis\, not knowing that he has vowed to kill her. The princess disguises herself as Phocion to infiltrate the guarded “men-only” compound where Agis has been raised to follow Rationalist Philosophy by his uncle and aunt. Mistaken identities\, hilarious complications\, deeply felt desire\, and surprising romantic entanglements ensue. \nTickets are $25 and can be purchased through the website. afdtheatre.org/\, afdtheatre.org/buy-tickets or through email boxoffice@afdtheatre.org or by calling 781-646-5922. \nThe theater is wheelchair accessible through an outdoor elevator to the left of the main entrance. Contact the box office for wheelchair seating. Assisted listening devices are available. All performances take place at AFD Theatre\, 22 Academy Street\, Arlington\, MA behind Town Hall. On street parking is available.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-resident-jill-tocak-will-appear-in-arlington-friends-of-the-drama-production-triumph-of-love/
LOCATION:Arlington Friends of the Drama\, 22 Academy Street\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlington Friends of the Drama":MAILTO:boxoffice@afdtheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T170000
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SUMMARY:Voices from Ukraine: Stories of War and Hope
DESCRIPTION:Voices from Ukraine: Stories of War and Hope is a riveting original musical theater production where Ukrainian children of war share their stories in their own words. Five young Ukrainian actors take the stage to bring their impactful experiences to life for the audience. After the performance\, enjoy refreshments and meet the cast to learn more about growing up in a warzone. \nCo-produced by nonprofits Common Man for Ukraine and Arts & Big Hearts\, all proceeds for this event go directly to support Common Man for Ukraine’s humanitarian work delivering food\, warmth\, and trauma counseling services to Ukrainian youth. \nSee Voices from Ukraine: Stories of War and Hope this Aug. 24 at 3 p.m. at Lasell University in Newton\, Massachusetts. Reserve your free-admission\, donation-requested tickets online at givebutter.com/VoicesFromUkraine.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/voices-from-ukraine-stories-of-war-and-hope/
LOCATION:Lasell University\, 47 Myrtle Ave\, Auburndale\, MA\, 02466\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraiser,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Common Man for Ukraine":MAILTO:info@commonmanforukraine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T170000
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CREATED:20250703T161212Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Party on Newton Centre Plaza
DESCRIPTION:On 7/12 a Poetry Party sponsored by Newtonville Books 2-5 will be happening! Local artist Ingrid Chiemi will be playing some tunes from “What the Horizon Can Hold\,” her new book of song lyrics + art about what’s beyond and ways to reach that https://www.newtonvillebooks.com/book/9798317802318 & also a couple from local artist JENNY PIVOR’s beautiful new book of poetry and art\, “It’s a Little Skimpy” + Jenny will read from her book\, followed by an open mic on the newly finished Newton Centre Plaza! All net proceeds from Ingrid’s new book go to Asian Women For Health\, a nonprofit connecting Asian women + their families & allies with resources for better health outcomes\, including training Community Health Workers + community focus groups – see https://asianwomenforhealth.org for more info. #poetryparty #newtonvillebooks #openmic #openmicpoetry
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/poetry-party-on-newton-centre-plaza/
LOCATION:Newton Centre\, Newton
CATEGORIES:Community,Music,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T160000
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CREATED:20250529T171110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T171110Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Celebration of Queer Culture
DESCRIPTION:Newton Pride – Celebration of Queer Culture (CQC) is a free Pride event created to bring the Newton community (and beyond!) together to highlight and celebrate queer culture. \nNewton CQC offers educational activities and programming for all ages and interests. Join us for Pride-centered art activities\, queer history education\, a panel discussion highlighting the intersectionality of the queer community\, a queer art display\, a queer family meetup\, live performances\, a resource fair\, food\, vendors\, and queer joy!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-celebration-of-queer-culture/
LOCATION:Hyde Community Center\, 90 Lincoln Street\, Newton Highlands\, MA\, 02460
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Music,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T164310
CREATED:20250529T165735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T165735Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Premiere Weekend of Beyond Bucha
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Bucha\, a compelling new documentary exploring the courage and resilience of evangelical churches in wartime Ukraine\, will premiere in the Boston area during a special screening weekend\, June 7–8. The film focuses on Baptist\, Pentecostal\, and non-denominational pastors and congregations in cities including Bucha\, Kyiv\, and Kharkiv\, offering an intimate look at the faith and endurance of Ukraine’s evangelical community under the shadow of war. \nDirected by filmmaker Steve Richards\, Beyond Bucha is his third documentary in a series filmed on the ground in Ukraine since the full-scale Russian invasion began in February 2022. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to meet the director\, who will introduce the film and host a Q&A session following each screening.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/boston-premiere-weekend-of-beyond-bucha/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="TheoEco Institute":MAILTO:stever@theoeco.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T164310
CREATED:20250604T165854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T165854Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception Newton Camera Club Print Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This is the Opening Reception for the Newton Camera Club’s annual print exhibition at the Newton Free Library. The exhibition is as varied as are the photographers in the camera club. Join club members for an afternoon of light refreshments and enjoy more than 35 photographs of wildlife\, architecture\, water reflections\, portraits\, landscapes\, and more! \nThe Newton Camera Club provides photographers of all skill levels a forum for discussing photography and sharing their work. Our mission is to provide a welcoming community for photographers in the Newton\, MA area to learn\, to improve their skills\, to collaborate\, and to share their work. All are welcome. Please join us!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/opening-reception-newton-camera-club-print-exhibition/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Camera Club":MAILTO:info@newtoncameraclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T164310
CREATED:20240308T040901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T224843Z
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SUMMARY:Belmont World Film's 22nd International Film Series @ Apple Cinemas
DESCRIPTION:Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series\, “Transformation/Preservation\,” runs March 25 to May 20\, 2024\, at Apple Cinemas in Cambridge (168 Alewife Brook Parkway; March 25\, April 1 & 8)\, Embassy Theater Waltham (16 Pine Street; April 15 & 29)\, and the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street; May 6\, 13 & 20)\, and features eight films that have mostly screened at the world’s top film festivals. Films screen weekly on Mondays at 7:30 PM\, followed by engaging discussions led by filmmakers and expert speakers that delve deeper into the themes and messages portrayed on screen. Belmont World Film’s annual observance of World Refugee Awareness Month follows on June 3 and 10 at the West Newton Cinema. \nFrom moments of upheaval to transformative experiences\, the films in Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series delve into the complexities of human existence with depth\, compassion\, insight—and even humor. In these remarkable stories from around the globe\, we invite you to immerse yourself in the narratives of individuals and groups confronting the unexpected twists and turns that life presents\, helping us gain a deeper understanding of resilience\, adaptation\, and the universal truths that bind us. \nThis year’s International Film Series has some impressive array of numbers\, underscoring its commitment to diversity and excellence: \nAn equal number of films are directed by women and men\, highlighting a commitment to gender parity in filmmaking.\nA record-breaking ten languages are represented in the series (in addition to English and French)\, including Arabic\, Croatian\, Italian\, Kabuverdianu\, Mongolian\, Persian\, Swedish\, Swiss-German\, Turkish\, and Urdu.\nThree films are their respective countries’ submissions for the Best International Feature Film Oscar\, demonstrating the caliber of the selection. \nOpening night on March 25\, at Apple Cinemas features the East Coast premiere of The Queen of My Dreams\, about a Pakistani Muslim woman and her Canadian-born daughter who come of age in two different eras\, sharing an obsession with the Bollywood fantasy film Aradhana. Director Fawzia Mirza will participate in a Q&A on Zoom following the screening; the screening will be preceded by a dinner reception featuring Indian and Canadian cuisine from 6:00-7:00 PM. \nThe other films include (only two films will be available online in addition to in-person: Traces and Bonjour Switzerland): \nApril 1 (Apple Cinemas): THE OLD OAK (UK\, New England premiere). Said to be director Ken Loach’s (The Angel’s Share) last film\, about a previously thriving mining town in Northern England and the owner of The Old Oak pub struggling to hold onto his establishment. When Syrian refugees are placed in empty houses\, the townspeople become divided on their presence. \nApril 8 (Apple Cinemas): TRACES (Croatia\, US premiere). Croatia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar. While grappling with loneliness\, loss and an uncertain future an anthropologist spends her time researches an ancient burial ritual in the mountains of Croatia in which exposed stones in a burial area would mark the length of a deceased person’s body\, and therefore leave a sign—a trace—of the life that had been lived. Speaker: Ellen Elias-Bursać\, a scholar known for her translations of fiction and nonfiction books by Bosnian\, Croatian\, and Serbian writers.. Available online: April 16-21 \nApril 15 (Embassy Theater): HESITATION WOUND (Turkey\, New England premiere). A criminal lawyer divides her time between the courthouse by day and her mother’s hospital bed at night. The plot turns on the moral choices she has to make that will affect the lives of her mother\, the judge\, and her murder suspect client. Speaker: Roberta Micaleff\, Professor of the Practice in Middle Eastern Literatures and Coordinator of the Turkish Language Program at Boston University.\nApril 29 (Embassy Theater): GREEN TIDE (France\, East Coast premiere). Following the deaths of several locals on the beaches in Brittany\, a freelance reporter comes to investigate the mystery surrounding algae that may be a cause of these tragic events. Complimentary Far Breton (a tart that originated in Brittany) served starting at 7 PM. \nMay 6 (West Newton Cinema): ÀMA GLORIA (France/Cape Verde\, East Coast premiere). Depicts the precious bond between a six-year-old French girl and her Cape Verdean nanny\, who spend one last summer together on the shores of the Cape Verdean islands. The film captures themes of family\, separation\, and the ties that bind from the point of view of its captivating young star. Speaker: Alirio Pereira\, a native of Cape Verde and Chief Program Officer of the Massachusetts Association of Portuguese Speakers. \nMay 13 (Majestic 7): CITY OF WIND (Mongolia\, New England premiere). Mongolia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar is a coming-of-age drama about a 17 year-old shaman who is juggling his spiritual responsibilities while attending high school in modern day Ulaanbaatar\, trying to reconcile his ties to the past with the practices of cold\, contemporary society. Speaker: Manduhai Buyandelger\, an anthropologist of religion\, gender\, and politics at MIT\, with regional expertise in Mongolia and shamans. \nMay 20 (West Newton Cinema): BONJOUR SWITZERLAND (Switzerland\, East Coast premiere). When a referendum in Switzerland leaves the country with French as the only national language\, it precipitates a crisis among the German and Italian speakers. Think Woody Allen’s Bananas crossed with The Russians Are Coming\, The Russians Are Coming! \nFunding is provided by a generous grant from the Mass Cultural Council. The Consulate of Sweden is the festival’s Province sponsor.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/belmont-world-films-22nd-international-film-series-apple-cinemas/2025-05-19/
LOCATION:Apple Cinemas\, 168 Alewife Brook Parkway\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T164310
CREATED:20250327T152937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T013442Z
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SUMMARY:Newton House Tour
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Historic Newton’s Newton House Tour! Each year\, Historic Newton presents the Newton House Tour to showcase historic homes in the city. Each private residence is carefully selected by a committee to exhibit how homeowners have made creative renovations and interesting interior design choices that add to the life of a historic structure. You’ll come away with a greater appreciation for historic homes and inspiration for your own projects!\nThis is the 42nd annual Newton House Tour\, and all proceeds benefit Historic Newton. $40 for members / $50 non-members.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-house-tour/
LOCATION:Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds\, 286 Waverley Avenue\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Fundraiser,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Newton":MAILTO:info@historicnewton.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
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CREATED:20250313T140039Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Global Cinema Film Festival of Boston
DESCRIPTION:Global Cinema Film Festival of Boston (GCFF) Unveils Exciting Details for its 10th Annual Event: Films That Make Us Care. \nGlobal Cinema Film Festival of Boston (GCFF) presented by Worldwide Cinema Frames Studios/Films LLC is delighted to announce the details of its 10th annual event\, from May 16th to May 18th\, 2025. \nGCFF proudly unveils its partnership with the West Newton Cinema Foundation\, located at 1296 Washington St\, West Newton\, MA 02465\, as the Industry Sponsor and exclusive venue for all film screenings during its10th annual festival. \nHighlights of GCFF 2025 include:\nScreenings: Kicking off on Friday\, May 16th\, the festival will feature captivating in-person cinema screenings at the West Newton Cinema from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM\, with additional screenings on Saturday\, May 17th\, from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM and on Sunday\, May 18th\, from 2PM-7PM. \nQ&A Sessions: Following select screenings\, audiences will have the opportunity to engage with filmmakers and industry professionals through interactive Q&A sessions\, enriching their experience and fostering a deeper connection and conversations about the human condition near and far. \nOfficial Selections: GCFF is proud to present a diverse lineup of films selected for their artistic merit\, creativity\, and cultural significance\, offering audiences a glimpse into the rich tapestry of global cinema. Our 2025 list of official selections will be announced soon to the public. \nRaouf J. Jacob\, Festival Director and program Chair of GCFF\, expressed his excitement about the upcoming event\, stating\, “We are thrilled to celebrate and present GCFF 2025 to our international community\, transporting audiences to places near and far. We are proud to reach a major milestone with our upcoming 10th anniversary\, continuing our unflinching mission to spotlight films that make us care about the human condition around the globe. \nA complete list of GCFF 2025 Official Selections\, program schedule\, and ticketing information will be available soon. Please visit our website for more information. \nAbout Global Cinema Film Festival of Boston (GCFF):\nGlobal Cinema Film Festival of Boston (GCFF) presented by WCF studios/films LLC is committed to spotlighting films that make us care. GCFF 2025 will continue its mission to showcase unconventional styles that speak to the evolution of the narrative and documentary form. Through the visual language of film\, we will explore sensitive stories captured by unflinching lenses held by filmmakers with the audacity to inform\, inspire and visually transport audiences to places near and far. \nOur 10th annual edition includes award-winning independent films from around the globe\, with MA\, New England\, U.S.\,North American premieres and critically acclaimed official selections that have featured in major international film festivals and award competitions. We invite and welcome our community to come and discover extraordinary films that make us care!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/2025-global-cinema-film-festival-of-boston/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Global Cinema Film Festival of Boston":MAILTO:globalcinemafilmfestival@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T164310
CREATED:20240308T040901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T224843Z
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SUMMARY:Belmont World Film's 22nd International Film Series @ Apple Cinemas
DESCRIPTION:Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series\, “Transformation/Preservation\,” runs March 25 to May 20\, 2024\, at Apple Cinemas in Cambridge (168 Alewife Brook Parkway; March 25\, April 1 & 8)\, Embassy Theater Waltham (16 Pine Street; April 15 & 29)\, and the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street; May 6\, 13 & 20)\, and features eight films that have mostly screened at the world’s top film festivals. Films screen weekly on Mondays at 7:30 PM\, followed by engaging discussions led by filmmakers and expert speakers that delve deeper into the themes and messages portrayed on screen. Belmont World Film’s annual observance of World Refugee Awareness Month follows on June 3 and 10 at the West Newton Cinema. \nFrom moments of upheaval to transformative experiences\, the films in Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series delve into the complexities of human existence with depth\, compassion\, insight—and even humor. In these remarkable stories from around the globe\, we invite you to immerse yourself in the narratives of individuals and groups confronting the unexpected twists and turns that life presents\, helping us gain a deeper understanding of resilience\, adaptation\, and the universal truths that bind us. \nThis year’s International Film Series has some impressive array of numbers\, underscoring its commitment to diversity and excellence: \nAn equal number of films are directed by women and men\, highlighting a commitment to gender parity in filmmaking.\nA record-breaking ten languages are represented in the series (in addition to English and French)\, including Arabic\, Croatian\, Italian\, Kabuverdianu\, Mongolian\, Persian\, Swedish\, Swiss-German\, Turkish\, and Urdu.\nThree films are their respective countries’ submissions for the Best International Feature Film Oscar\, demonstrating the caliber of the selection. \nOpening night on March 25\, at Apple Cinemas features the East Coast premiere of The Queen of My Dreams\, about a Pakistani Muslim woman and her Canadian-born daughter who come of age in two different eras\, sharing an obsession with the Bollywood fantasy film Aradhana. Director Fawzia Mirza will participate in a Q&A on Zoom following the screening; the screening will be preceded by a dinner reception featuring Indian and Canadian cuisine from 6:00-7:00 PM. \nThe other films include (only two films will be available online in addition to in-person: Traces and Bonjour Switzerland): \nApril 1 (Apple Cinemas): THE OLD OAK (UK\, New England premiere). Said to be director Ken Loach’s (The Angel’s Share) last film\, about a previously thriving mining town in Northern England and the owner of The Old Oak pub struggling to hold onto his establishment. When Syrian refugees are placed in empty houses\, the townspeople become divided on their presence. \nApril 8 (Apple Cinemas): TRACES (Croatia\, US premiere). Croatia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar. While grappling with loneliness\, loss and an uncertain future an anthropologist spends her time researches an ancient burial ritual in the mountains of Croatia in which exposed stones in a burial area would mark the length of a deceased person’s body\, and therefore leave a sign—a trace—of the life that had been lived. Speaker: Ellen Elias-Bursać\, a scholar known for her translations of fiction and nonfiction books by Bosnian\, Croatian\, and Serbian writers.. Available online: April 16-21 \nApril 15 (Embassy Theater): HESITATION WOUND (Turkey\, New England premiere). A criminal lawyer divides her time between the courthouse by day and her mother’s hospital bed at night. The plot turns on the moral choices she has to make that will affect the lives of her mother\, the judge\, and her murder suspect client. Speaker: Roberta Micaleff\, Professor of the Practice in Middle Eastern Literatures and Coordinator of the Turkish Language Program at Boston University.\nApril 29 (Embassy Theater): GREEN TIDE (France\, East Coast premiere). Following the deaths of several locals on the beaches in Brittany\, a freelance reporter comes to investigate the mystery surrounding algae that may be a cause of these tragic events. Complimentary Far Breton (a tart that originated in Brittany) served starting at 7 PM. \nMay 6 (West Newton Cinema): ÀMA GLORIA (France/Cape Verde\, East Coast premiere). Depicts the precious bond between a six-year-old French girl and her Cape Verdean nanny\, who spend one last summer together on the shores of the Cape Verdean islands. The film captures themes of family\, separation\, and the ties that bind from the point of view of its captivating young star. Speaker: Alirio Pereira\, a native of Cape Verde and Chief Program Officer of the Massachusetts Association of Portuguese Speakers. \nMay 13 (Majestic 7): CITY OF WIND (Mongolia\, New England premiere). Mongolia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar is a coming-of-age drama about a 17 year-old shaman who is juggling his spiritual responsibilities while attending high school in modern day Ulaanbaatar\, trying to reconcile his ties to the past with the practices of cold\, contemporary society. Speaker: Manduhai Buyandelger\, an anthropologist of religion\, gender\, and politics at MIT\, with regional expertise in Mongolia and shamans. \nMay 20 (West Newton Cinema): BONJOUR SWITZERLAND (Switzerland\, East Coast premiere). When a referendum in Switzerland leaves the country with French as the only national language\, it precipitates a crisis among the German and Italian speakers. Think Woody Allen’s Bananas crossed with The Russians Are Coming\, The Russians Are Coming! \nFunding is provided by a generous grant from the Mass Cultural Council. The Consulate of Sweden is the festival’s Province sponsor.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/belmont-world-films-22nd-international-film-series-apple-cinemas/2025-05-12/
LOCATION:Apple Cinemas\, 168 Alewife Brook Parkway\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T164310
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SUMMARY:Belmont World Film's 22nd International Film Series @ Apple Cinemas
DESCRIPTION:Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series\, “Transformation/Preservation\,” runs March 25 to May 20\, 2024\, at Apple Cinemas in Cambridge (168 Alewife Brook Parkway; March 25\, April 1 & 8)\, Embassy Theater Waltham (16 Pine Street; April 15 & 29)\, and the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street; May 6\, 13 & 20)\, and features eight films that have mostly screened at the world’s top film festivals. Films screen weekly on Mondays at 7:30 PM\, followed by engaging discussions led by filmmakers and expert speakers that delve deeper into the themes and messages portrayed on screen. Belmont World Film’s annual observance of World Refugee Awareness Month follows on June 3 and 10 at the West Newton Cinema. \nFrom moments of upheaval to transformative experiences\, the films in Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series delve into the complexities of human existence with depth\, compassion\, insight—and even humor. In these remarkable stories from around the globe\, we invite you to immerse yourself in the narratives of individuals and groups confronting the unexpected twists and turns that life presents\, helping us gain a deeper understanding of resilience\, adaptation\, and the universal truths that bind us. \nThis year’s International Film Series has some impressive array of numbers\, underscoring its commitment to diversity and excellence: \nAn equal number of films are directed by women and men\, highlighting a commitment to gender parity in filmmaking.\nA record-breaking ten languages are represented in the series (in addition to English and French)\, including Arabic\, Croatian\, Italian\, Kabuverdianu\, Mongolian\, Persian\, Swedish\, Swiss-German\, Turkish\, and Urdu.\nThree films are their respective countries’ submissions for the Best International Feature Film Oscar\, demonstrating the caliber of the selection. \nOpening night on March 25\, at Apple Cinemas features the East Coast premiere of The Queen of My Dreams\, about a Pakistani Muslim woman and her Canadian-born daughter who come of age in two different eras\, sharing an obsession with the Bollywood fantasy film Aradhana. Director Fawzia Mirza will participate in a Q&A on Zoom following the screening; the screening will be preceded by a dinner reception featuring Indian and Canadian cuisine from 6:00-7:00 PM. \nThe other films include (only two films will be available online in addition to in-person: Traces and Bonjour Switzerland): \nApril 1 (Apple Cinemas): THE OLD OAK (UK\, New England premiere). Said to be director Ken Loach’s (The Angel’s Share) last film\, about a previously thriving mining town in Northern England and the owner of The Old Oak pub struggling to hold onto his establishment. When Syrian refugees are placed in empty houses\, the townspeople become divided on their presence. \nApril 8 (Apple Cinemas): TRACES (Croatia\, US premiere). Croatia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar. While grappling with loneliness\, loss and an uncertain future an anthropologist spends her time researches an ancient burial ritual in the mountains of Croatia in which exposed stones in a burial area would mark the length of a deceased person’s body\, and therefore leave a sign—a trace—of the life that had been lived. Speaker: Ellen Elias-Bursać\, a scholar known for her translations of fiction and nonfiction books by Bosnian\, Croatian\, and Serbian writers.. Available online: April 16-21 \nApril 15 (Embassy Theater): HESITATION WOUND (Turkey\, New England premiere). A criminal lawyer divides her time between the courthouse by day and her mother’s hospital bed at night. The plot turns on the moral choices she has to make that will affect the lives of her mother\, the judge\, and her murder suspect client. Speaker: Roberta Micaleff\, Professor of the Practice in Middle Eastern Literatures and Coordinator of the Turkish Language Program at Boston University.\nApril 29 (Embassy Theater): GREEN TIDE (France\, East Coast premiere). Following the deaths of several locals on the beaches in Brittany\, a freelance reporter comes to investigate the mystery surrounding algae that may be a cause of these tragic events. Complimentary Far Breton (a tart that originated in Brittany) served starting at 7 PM. \nMay 6 (West Newton Cinema): ÀMA GLORIA (France/Cape Verde\, East Coast premiere). Depicts the precious bond between a six-year-old French girl and her Cape Verdean nanny\, who spend one last summer together on the shores of the Cape Verdean islands. The film captures themes of family\, separation\, and the ties that bind from the point of view of its captivating young star. Speaker: Alirio Pereira\, a native of Cape Verde and Chief Program Officer of the Massachusetts Association of Portuguese Speakers. \nMay 13 (Majestic 7): CITY OF WIND (Mongolia\, New England premiere). Mongolia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar is a coming-of-age drama about a 17 year-old shaman who is juggling his spiritual responsibilities while attending high school in modern day Ulaanbaatar\, trying to reconcile his ties to the past with the practices of cold\, contemporary society. Speaker: Manduhai Buyandelger\, an anthropologist of religion\, gender\, and politics at MIT\, with regional expertise in Mongolia and shamans. \nMay 20 (West Newton Cinema): BONJOUR SWITZERLAND (Switzerland\, East Coast premiere). When a referendum in Switzerland leaves the country with French as the only national language\, it precipitates a crisis among the German and Italian speakers. Think Woody Allen’s Bananas crossed with The Russians Are Coming\, The Russians Are Coming! \nFunding is provided by a generous grant from the Mass Cultural Council. The Consulate of Sweden is the festival’s Province sponsor.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/belmont-world-films-22nd-international-film-series-apple-cinemas/2025-05-05/
LOCATION:Apple Cinemas\, 168 Alewife Brook Parkway\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T164310
CREATED:20250424T172423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T172423Z
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SUMMARY:Plates with Purpose: Form & Function in Clay
DESCRIPTION:Join the New Art Center in celebrating the opening of the New Art’s Adult Ceramics Student Exhibition\, “Plates with Purpose: Form & Function in Clay”- A Special Exhibition by the New Art Center’s Adult Ceramics Students From the Winter Term\, 2025. \nOpen and Free to the Public: Join us for the opening reception on Thursday\, May\, 1st\, 5:30 – 7:30 PM At 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA 02460 \nMingle with some of our student artists while exploring over 25 plates (some are for sale)\, enjoy this Thursday night out\, and enjoy the wine and appetizers. \nImmerse yourself in a world of creativity and expression with CERAMICS that serve. \n-Over 25 Plates by New Art’s Adult Ceramics Student \n*The pictured plate in the banner created by the student artist Lala O’Neil \n—————————————————————————————————— \nThe “Plates with Purpose: Form & Function in Clay” exhibition” is open from May 1st\, 2025 through June 13th\, 2025.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/plates-with-purpose-form-function-in-clay/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T164310
CREATED:20250424T172514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T172514Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk & Reception: paintings by Dinora Justice
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Artist Talk & Reception featuring the stunning paintings of Dinorá Justice at The Allen Center. Come and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of “Seeing As We Are”. Meet the artist\, gain insights into her creative process\, and mingle with other art enthusiasts. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience art in person and connect with the artist behind the work. We look forward to seeing you there! \nGallery Open Hours: Thursdays\, May 1\, 8\, 15 from 12-2pm \nFor more information: www.newtonculture.org/gallery \nRegistration requested.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/artist-talk-reception-paintings-by-dinora-justice/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:contact@newtonculture.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T164310
CREATED:20240308T040901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T224843Z
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SUMMARY:Belmont World Film's 22nd International Film Series @ Apple Cinemas
DESCRIPTION:Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series\, “Transformation/Preservation\,” runs March 25 to May 20\, 2024\, at Apple Cinemas in Cambridge (168 Alewife Brook Parkway; March 25\, April 1 & 8)\, Embassy Theater Waltham (16 Pine Street; April 15 & 29)\, and the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street; May 6\, 13 & 20)\, and features eight films that have mostly screened at the world’s top film festivals. Films screen weekly on Mondays at 7:30 PM\, followed by engaging discussions led by filmmakers and expert speakers that delve deeper into the themes and messages portrayed on screen. Belmont World Film’s annual observance of World Refugee Awareness Month follows on June 3 and 10 at the West Newton Cinema. \nFrom moments of upheaval to transformative experiences\, the films in Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series delve into the complexities of human existence with depth\, compassion\, insight—and even humor. In these remarkable stories from around the globe\, we invite you to immerse yourself in the narratives of individuals and groups confronting the unexpected twists and turns that life presents\, helping us gain a deeper understanding of resilience\, adaptation\, and the universal truths that bind us. \nThis year’s International Film Series has some impressive array of numbers\, underscoring its commitment to diversity and excellence: \nAn equal number of films are directed by women and men\, highlighting a commitment to gender parity in filmmaking.\nA record-breaking ten languages are represented in the series (in addition to English and French)\, including Arabic\, Croatian\, Italian\, Kabuverdianu\, Mongolian\, Persian\, Swedish\, Swiss-German\, Turkish\, and Urdu.\nThree films are their respective countries’ submissions for the Best International Feature Film Oscar\, demonstrating the caliber of the selection. \nOpening night on March 25\, at Apple Cinemas features the East Coast premiere of The Queen of My Dreams\, about a Pakistani Muslim woman and her Canadian-born daughter who come of age in two different eras\, sharing an obsession with the Bollywood fantasy film Aradhana. Director Fawzia Mirza will participate in a Q&A on Zoom following the screening; the screening will be preceded by a dinner reception featuring Indian and Canadian cuisine from 6:00-7:00 PM. \nThe other films include (only two films will be available online in addition to in-person: Traces and Bonjour Switzerland): \nApril 1 (Apple Cinemas): THE OLD OAK (UK\, New England premiere). Said to be director Ken Loach’s (The Angel’s Share) last film\, about a previously thriving mining town in Northern England and the owner of The Old Oak pub struggling to hold onto his establishment. When Syrian refugees are placed in empty houses\, the townspeople become divided on their presence. \nApril 8 (Apple Cinemas): TRACES (Croatia\, US premiere). Croatia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar. While grappling with loneliness\, loss and an uncertain future an anthropologist spends her time researches an ancient burial ritual in the mountains of Croatia in which exposed stones in a burial area would mark the length of a deceased person’s body\, and therefore leave a sign—a trace—of the life that had been lived. Speaker: Ellen Elias-Bursać\, a scholar known for her translations of fiction and nonfiction books by Bosnian\, Croatian\, and Serbian writers.. Available online: April 16-21 \nApril 15 (Embassy Theater): HESITATION WOUND (Turkey\, New England premiere). A criminal lawyer divides her time between the courthouse by day and her mother’s hospital bed at night. The plot turns on the moral choices she has to make that will affect the lives of her mother\, the judge\, and her murder suspect client. Speaker: Roberta Micaleff\, Professor of the Practice in Middle Eastern Literatures and Coordinator of the Turkish Language Program at Boston University.\nApril 29 (Embassy Theater): GREEN TIDE (France\, East Coast premiere). Following the deaths of several locals on the beaches in Brittany\, a freelance reporter comes to investigate the mystery surrounding algae that may be a cause of these tragic events. Complimentary Far Breton (a tart that originated in Brittany) served starting at 7 PM. \nMay 6 (West Newton Cinema): ÀMA GLORIA (France/Cape Verde\, East Coast premiere). Depicts the precious bond between a six-year-old French girl and her Cape Verdean nanny\, who spend one last summer together on the shores of the Cape Verdean islands. The film captures themes of family\, separation\, and the ties that bind from the point of view of its captivating young star. Speaker: Alirio Pereira\, a native of Cape Verde and Chief Program Officer of the Massachusetts Association of Portuguese Speakers. \nMay 13 (Majestic 7): CITY OF WIND (Mongolia\, New England premiere). Mongolia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar is a coming-of-age drama about a 17 year-old shaman who is juggling his spiritual responsibilities while attending high school in modern day Ulaanbaatar\, trying to reconcile his ties to the past with the practices of cold\, contemporary society. Speaker: Manduhai Buyandelger\, an anthropologist of religion\, gender\, and politics at MIT\, with regional expertise in Mongolia and shamans. \nMay 20 (West Newton Cinema): BONJOUR SWITZERLAND (Switzerland\, East Coast premiere). When a referendum in Switzerland leaves the country with French as the only national language\, it precipitates a crisis among the German and Italian speakers. Think Woody Allen’s Bananas crossed with The Russians Are Coming\, The Russians Are Coming! \nFunding is provided by a generous grant from the Mass Cultural Council. The Consulate of Sweden is the festival’s Province sponsor.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/belmont-world-films-22nd-international-film-series-apple-cinemas/2025-04-28/
LOCATION:Apple Cinemas\, 168 Alewife Brook Parkway\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T164310
CREATED:20250306T161150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T161150Z
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SUMMARY:READING LOLITA IN TEHRAN @ Belmont World Film's 23rd International Film Series\, "Freedom on film"
DESCRIPTION:Week 4 of Belmont World Film’s 23rd International Film Series\, “Freedom on Film\,” features the New England premiere of READING LOLITA IN TEHRAN. Azar Nafisi’s memoir is brought to life in a story about a courageous literature professor (Golshifteh Farahani) who\, amidst the political upheaval of post-revolutionary Iran\, clandestinely convenes seven female students to explore forbidden Western literature. In the face of societal repression\, the women find solidarity as their personal narratives begin to intertwine with the novels they read. Shot in Italy with a predominantly Iranian cast\, the film captures the essence of 1980s and ‘90s Iran\, highlighting the transformative power of literature. \nThe powerful lineup at this year’s International Film Series explores the many dimensions of freedom—from personal liberation to political resistance—showcasing compelling stories from around the globe and shedding light on the struggles and triumphs of those who dare to break barriers. The series invites audiences to engage with diverse perspectives on what it truly means to be free. \nSee the entire schedule at belmontworldfilm2025.eventive.org/schedule. For more information\, visit www.belmontworldfilm.org\, email info@belmontworldfilm.org or call 617-484-3980.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/reading-lolita-in-tehran-belmont-world-films-23rd-international-film-series-freedom-on-film/2025-04-21/2/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T164310
CREATED:20240308T040901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T224843Z
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SUMMARY:Belmont World Film's 22nd International Film Series @ Apple Cinemas
DESCRIPTION:Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series\, “Transformation/Preservation\,” runs March 25 to May 20\, 2024\, at Apple Cinemas in Cambridge (168 Alewife Brook Parkway; March 25\, April 1 & 8)\, Embassy Theater Waltham (16 Pine Street; April 15 & 29)\, and the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street; May 6\, 13 & 20)\, and features eight films that have mostly screened at the world’s top film festivals. Films screen weekly on Mondays at 7:30 PM\, followed by engaging discussions led by filmmakers and expert speakers that delve deeper into the themes and messages portrayed on screen. Belmont World Film’s annual observance of World Refugee Awareness Month follows on June 3 and 10 at the West Newton Cinema. \nFrom moments of upheaval to transformative experiences\, the films in Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series delve into the complexities of human existence with depth\, compassion\, insight—and even humor. In these remarkable stories from around the globe\, we invite you to immerse yourself in the narratives of individuals and groups confronting the unexpected twists and turns that life presents\, helping us gain a deeper understanding of resilience\, adaptation\, and the universal truths that bind us. \nThis year’s International Film Series has some impressive array of numbers\, underscoring its commitment to diversity and excellence: \nAn equal number of films are directed by women and men\, highlighting a commitment to gender parity in filmmaking.\nA record-breaking ten languages are represented in the series (in addition to English and French)\, including Arabic\, Croatian\, Italian\, Kabuverdianu\, Mongolian\, Persian\, Swedish\, Swiss-German\, Turkish\, and Urdu.\nThree films are their respective countries’ submissions for the Best International Feature Film Oscar\, demonstrating the caliber of the selection. \nOpening night on March 25\, at Apple Cinemas features the East Coast premiere of The Queen of My Dreams\, about a Pakistani Muslim woman and her Canadian-born daughter who come of age in two different eras\, sharing an obsession with the Bollywood fantasy film Aradhana. Director Fawzia Mirza will participate in a Q&A on Zoom following the screening; the screening will be preceded by a dinner reception featuring Indian and Canadian cuisine from 6:00-7:00 PM. \nThe other films include (only two films will be available online in addition to in-person: Traces and Bonjour Switzerland): \nApril 1 (Apple Cinemas): THE OLD OAK (UK\, New England premiere). Said to be director Ken Loach’s (The Angel’s Share) last film\, about a previously thriving mining town in Northern England and the owner of The Old Oak pub struggling to hold onto his establishment. When Syrian refugees are placed in empty houses\, the townspeople become divided on their presence. \nApril 8 (Apple Cinemas): TRACES (Croatia\, US premiere). Croatia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar. While grappling with loneliness\, loss and an uncertain future an anthropologist spends her time researches an ancient burial ritual in the mountains of Croatia in which exposed stones in a burial area would mark the length of a deceased person’s body\, and therefore leave a sign—a trace—of the life that had been lived. Speaker: Ellen Elias-Bursać\, a scholar known for her translations of fiction and nonfiction books by Bosnian\, Croatian\, and Serbian writers.. Available online: April 16-21 \nApril 15 (Embassy Theater): HESITATION WOUND (Turkey\, New England premiere). A criminal lawyer divides her time between the courthouse by day and her mother’s hospital bed at night. The plot turns on the moral choices she has to make that will affect the lives of her mother\, the judge\, and her murder suspect client. Speaker: Roberta Micaleff\, Professor of the Practice in Middle Eastern Literatures and Coordinator of the Turkish Language Program at Boston University.\nApril 29 (Embassy Theater): GREEN TIDE (France\, East Coast premiere). Following the deaths of several locals on the beaches in Brittany\, a freelance reporter comes to investigate the mystery surrounding algae that may be a cause of these tragic events. Complimentary Far Breton (a tart that originated in Brittany) served starting at 7 PM. \nMay 6 (West Newton Cinema): ÀMA GLORIA (France/Cape Verde\, East Coast premiere). Depicts the precious bond between a six-year-old French girl and her Cape Verdean nanny\, who spend one last summer together on the shores of the Cape Verdean islands. The film captures themes of family\, separation\, and the ties that bind from the point of view of its captivating young star. Speaker: Alirio Pereira\, a native of Cape Verde and Chief Program Officer of the Massachusetts Association of Portuguese Speakers. \nMay 13 (Majestic 7): CITY OF WIND (Mongolia\, New England premiere). Mongolia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar is a coming-of-age drama about a 17 year-old shaman who is juggling his spiritual responsibilities while attending high school in modern day Ulaanbaatar\, trying to reconcile his ties to the past with the practices of cold\, contemporary society. Speaker: Manduhai Buyandelger\, an anthropologist of religion\, gender\, and politics at MIT\, with regional expertise in Mongolia and shamans. \nMay 20 (West Newton Cinema): BONJOUR SWITZERLAND (Switzerland\, East Coast premiere). When a referendum in Switzerland leaves the country with French as the only national language\, it precipitates a crisis among the German and Italian speakers. Think Woody Allen’s Bananas crossed with The Russians Are Coming\, The Russians Are Coming! \nFunding is provided by a generous grant from the Mass Cultural Council. The Consulate of Sweden is the festival’s Province sponsor.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/belmont-world-films-22nd-international-film-series-apple-cinemas/2025-04-21/
LOCATION:Apple Cinemas\, 168 Alewife Brook Parkway\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T164310
CREATED:20250306T161150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T161150Z
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SUMMARY:READING LOLITA IN TEHRAN @ Belmont World Film's 23rd International Film Series\, "Freedom on film"
DESCRIPTION:Week 4 of Belmont World Film’s 23rd International Film Series\, “Freedom on Film\,” features the New England premiere of READING LOLITA IN TEHRAN. Azar Nafisi’s memoir is brought to life in a story about a courageous literature professor (Golshifteh Farahani) who\, amidst the political upheaval of post-revolutionary Iran\, clandestinely convenes seven female students to explore forbidden Western literature. In the face of societal repression\, the women find solidarity as their personal narratives begin to intertwine with the novels they read. Shot in Italy with a predominantly Iranian cast\, the film captures the essence of 1980s and ‘90s Iran\, highlighting the transformative power of literature. \nThe powerful lineup at this year’s International Film Series explores the many dimensions of freedom—from personal liberation to political resistance—showcasing compelling stories from around the globe and shedding light on the struggles and triumphs of those who dare to break barriers. The series invites audiences to engage with diverse perspectives on what it truly means to be free. \nSee the entire schedule at belmontworldfilm2025.eventive.org/schedule. For more information\, visit www.belmontworldfilm.org\, email info@belmontworldfilm.org or call 617-484-3980.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/reading-lolita-in-tehran-belmont-world-films-23rd-international-film-series-freedom-on-film/2025-04-21/1/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T164310
CREATED:20240308T040901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T224843Z
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SUMMARY:Belmont World Film's 22nd International Film Series @ Apple Cinemas
DESCRIPTION:Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series\, “Transformation/Preservation\,” runs March 25 to May 20\, 2024\, at Apple Cinemas in Cambridge (168 Alewife Brook Parkway; March 25\, April 1 & 8)\, Embassy Theater Waltham (16 Pine Street; April 15 & 29)\, and the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street; May 6\, 13 & 20)\, and features eight films that have mostly screened at the world’s top film festivals. Films screen weekly on Mondays at 7:30 PM\, followed by engaging discussions led by filmmakers and expert speakers that delve deeper into the themes and messages portrayed on screen. Belmont World Film’s annual observance of World Refugee Awareness Month follows on June 3 and 10 at the West Newton Cinema. \nFrom moments of upheaval to transformative experiences\, the films in Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series delve into the complexities of human existence with depth\, compassion\, insight—and even humor. In these remarkable stories from around the globe\, we invite you to immerse yourself in the narratives of individuals and groups confronting the unexpected twists and turns that life presents\, helping us gain a deeper understanding of resilience\, adaptation\, and the universal truths that bind us. \nThis year’s International Film Series has some impressive array of numbers\, underscoring its commitment to diversity and excellence: \nAn equal number of films are directed by women and men\, highlighting a commitment to gender parity in filmmaking.\nA record-breaking ten languages are represented in the series (in addition to English and French)\, including Arabic\, Croatian\, Italian\, Kabuverdianu\, Mongolian\, Persian\, Swedish\, Swiss-German\, Turkish\, and Urdu.\nThree films are their respective countries’ submissions for the Best International Feature Film Oscar\, demonstrating the caliber of the selection. \nOpening night on March 25\, at Apple Cinemas features the East Coast premiere of The Queen of My Dreams\, about a Pakistani Muslim woman and her Canadian-born daughter who come of age in two different eras\, sharing an obsession with the Bollywood fantasy film Aradhana. Director Fawzia Mirza will participate in a Q&A on Zoom following the screening; the screening will be preceded by a dinner reception featuring Indian and Canadian cuisine from 6:00-7:00 PM. \nThe other films include (only two films will be available online in addition to in-person: Traces and Bonjour Switzerland): \nApril 1 (Apple Cinemas): THE OLD OAK (UK\, New England premiere). Said to be director Ken Loach’s (The Angel’s Share) last film\, about a previously thriving mining town in Northern England and the owner of The Old Oak pub struggling to hold onto his establishment. When Syrian refugees are placed in empty houses\, the townspeople become divided on their presence. \nApril 8 (Apple Cinemas): TRACES (Croatia\, US premiere). Croatia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar. While grappling with loneliness\, loss and an uncertain future an anthropologist spends her time researches an ancient burial ritual in the mountains of Croatia in which exposed stones in a burial area would mark the length of a deceased person’s body\, and therefore leave a sign—a trace—of the life that had been lived. Speaker: Ellen Elias-Bursać\, a scholar known for her translations of fiction and nonfiction books by Bosnian\, Croatian\, and Serbian writers.. Available online: April 16-21 \nApril 15 (Embassy Theater): HESITATION WOUND (Turkey\, New England premiere). A criminal lawyer divides her time between the courthouse by day and her mother’s hospital bed at night. The plot turns on the moral choices she has to make that will affect the lives of her mother\, the judge\, and her murder suspect client. Speaker: Roberta Micaleff\, Professor of the Practice in Middle Eastern Literatures and Coordinator of the Turkish Language Program at Boston University.\nApril 29 (Embassy Theater): GREEN TIDE (France\, East Coast premiere). Following the deaths of several locals on the beaches in Brittany\, a freelance reporter comes to investigate the mystery surrounding algae that may be a cause of these tragic events. Complimentary Far Breton (a tart that originated in Brittany) served starting at 7 PM. \nMay 6 (West Newton Cinema): ÀMA GLORIA (France/Cape Verde\, East Coast premiere). Depicts the precious bond between a six-year-old French girl and her Cape Verdean nanny\, who spend one last summer together on the shores of the Cape Verdean islands. The film captures themes of family\, separation\, and the ties that bind from the point of view of its captivating young star. Speaker: Alirio Pereira\, a native of Cape Verde and Chief Program Officer of the Massachusetts Association of Portuguese Speakers. \nMay 13 (Majestic 7): CITY OF WIND (Mongolia\, New England premiere). Mongolia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar is a coming-of-age drama about a 17 year-old shaman who is juggling his spiritual responsibilities while attending high school in modern day Ulaanbaatar\, trying to reconcile his ties to the past with the practices of cold\, contemporary society. Speaker: Manduhai Buyandelger\, an anthropologist of religion\, gender\, and politics at MIT\, with regional expertise in Mongolia and shamans. \nMay 20 (West Newton Cinema): BONJOUR SWITZERLAND (Switzerland\, East Coast premiere). When a referendum in Switzerland leaves the country with French as the only national language\, it precipitates a crisis among the German and Italian speakers. Think Woody Allen’s Bananas crossed with The Russians Are Coming\, The Russians Are Coming! \nFunding is provided by a generous grant from the Mass Cultural Council. The Consulate of Sweden is the festival’s Province sponsor.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/belmont-world-films-22nd-international-film-series-apple-cinemas/2025-04-14/
LOCATION:Apple Cinemas\, 168 Alewife Brook Parkway\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T164310
CREATED:20250402T162654Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Kathryn Geismar
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, April 10\, 2025 at 7:00 PM for an exciting discussion with the accomplished artist\, whose work is currently exhibited in The Allen Center’s main gallery in “Attachment”. Get ready to dive into the world of art\, creativity\, and inspiration as Kathryn shares her journey\, techniques\, and insights. This in-person event is a unique opportunity to connect with a talented artist and gain valuable knowledge. Refreshments and light bites provided. Registration required.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/artist-talk-with-kathryn-geismar/
LOCATION:Allen Center for the Arts\, 35 Webster Street\, West Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:contact@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T164310
CREATED:20240308T040901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T224843Z
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SUMMARY:Belmont World Film's 22nd International Film Series @ Apple Cinemas
DESCRIPTION:Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series\, “Transformation/Preservation\,” runs March 25 to May 20\, 2024\, at Apple Cinemas in Cambridge (168 Alewife Brook Parkway; March 25\, April 1 & 8)\, Embassy Theater Waltham (16 Pine Street; April 15 & 29)\, and the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street; May 6\, 13 & 20)\, and features eight films that have mostly screened at the world’s top film festivals. Films screen weekly on Mondays at 7:30 PM\, followed by engaging discussions led by filmmakers and expert speakers that delve deeper into the themes and messages portrayed on screen. Belmont World Film’s annual observance of World Refugee Awareness Month follows on June 3 and 10 at the West Newton Cinema. \nFrom moments of upheaval to transformative experiences\, the films in Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series delve into the complexities of human existence with depth\, compassion\, insight—and even humor. In these remarkable stories from around the globe\, we invite you to immerse yourself in the narratives of individuals and groups confronting the unexpected twists and turns that life presents\, helping us gain a deeper understanding of resilience\, adaptation\, and the universal truths that bind us. \nThis year’s International Film Series has some impressive array of numbers\, underscoring its commitment to diversity and excellence: \nAn equal number of films are directed by women and men\, highlighting a commitment to gender parity in filmmaking.\nA record-breaking ten languages are represented in the series (in addition to English and French)\, including Arabic\, Croatian\, Italian\, Kabuverdianu\, Mongolian\, Persian\, Swedish\, Swiss-German\, Turkish\, and Urdu.\nThree films are their respective countries’ submissions for the Best International Feature Film Oscar\, demonstrating the caliber of the selection. \nOpening night on March 25\, at Apple Cinemas features the East Coast premiere of The Queen of My Dreams\, about a Pakistani Muslim woman and her Canadian-born daughter who come of age in two different eras\, sharing an obsession with the Bollywood fantasy film Aradhana. Director Fawzia Mirza will participate in a Q&A on Zoom following the screening; the screening will be preceded by a dinner reception featuring Indian and Canadian cuisine from 6:00-7:00 PM. \nThe other films include (only two films will be available online in addition to in-person: Traces and Bonjour Switzerland): \nApril 1 (Apple Cinemas): THE OLD OAK (UK\, New England premiere). Said to be director Ken Loach’s (The Angel’s Share) last film\, about a previously thriving mining town in Northern England and the owner of The Old Oak pub struggling to hold onto his establishment. When Syrian refugees are placed in empty houses\, the townspeople become divided on their presence. \nApril 8 (Apple Cinemas): TRACES (Croatia\, US premiere). Croatia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar. While grappling with loneliness\, loss and an uncertain future an anthropologist spends her time researches an ancient burial ritual in the mountains of Croatia in which exposed stones in a burial area would mark the length of a deceased person’s body\, and therefore leave a sign—a trace—of the life that had been lived. Speaker: Ellen Elias-Bursać\, a scholar known for her translations of fiction and nonfiction books by Bosnian\, Croatian\, and Serbian writers.. Available online: April 16-21 \nApril 15 (Embassy Theater): HESITATION WOUND (Turkey\, New England premiere). A criminal lawyer divides her time between the courthouse by day and her mother’s hospital bed at night. The plot turns on the moral choices she has to make that will affect the lives of her mother\, the judge\, and her murder suspect client. Speaker: Roberta Micaleff\, Professor of the Practice in Middle Eastern Literatures and Coordinator of the Turkish Language Program at Boston University.\nApril 29 (Embassy Theater): GREEN TIDE (France\, East Coast premiere). Following the deaths of several locals on the beaches in Brittany\, a freelance reporter comes to investigate the mystery surrounding algae that may be a cause of these tragic events. Complimentary Far Breton (a tart that originated in Brittany) served starting at 7 PM. \nMay 6 (West Newton Cinema): ÀMA GLORIA (France/Cape Verde\, East Coast premiere). Depicts the precious bond between a six-year-old French girl and her Cape Verdean nanny\, who spend one last summer together on the shores of the Cape Verdean islands. The film captures themes of family\, separation\, and the ties that bind from the point of view of its captivating young star. Speaker: Alirio Pereira\, a native of Cape Verde and Chief Program Officer of the Massachusetts Association of Portuguese Speakers. \nMay 13 (Majestic 7): CITY OF WIND (Mongolia\, New England premiere). Mongolia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar is a coming-of-age drama about a 17 year-old shaman who is juggling his spiritual responsibilities while attending high school in modern day Ulaanbaatar\, trying to reconcile his ties to the past with the practices of cold\, contemporary society. Speaker: Manduhai Buyandelger\, an anthropologist of religion\, gender\, and politics at MIT\, with regional expertise in Mongolia and shamans. \nMay 20 (West Newton Cinema): BONJOUR SWITZERLAND (Switzerland\, East Coast premiere). When a referendum in Switzerland leaves the country with French as the only national language\, it precipitates a crisis among the German and Italian speakers. Think Woody Allen’s Bananas crossed with The Russians Are Coming\, The Russians Are Coming! \nFunding is provided by a generous grant from the Mass Cultural Council. The Consulate of Sweden is the festival’s Province sponsor.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/belmont-world-films-22nd-international-film-series-apple-cinemas/2025-04-07/
LOCATION:Apple Cinemas\, 168 Alewife Brook Parkway\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T164310
CREATED:20250410T145637Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Screen: Made in Ethiopia
DESCRIPTION:Made in Ethiopia takes viewers on an immersive journey into a rural Ethiopian town transformed by a sprawling Chinese industrial park. Over four years of exclusive access\, the film captures the unfolding drama as the ambitious Chinese director\, Motto\, spearheads an expansion promising 30\,000 new jobs. Central to the narrative are Ethiopian farmer Workinesh and factory worker Beti\, whose personal stakes in the promised prosperity soon collide with the painful realities of rapid industrialization. This compelling documentary charts the collision between modern industrial forces and traditional agrarian life\, and challenges simplistic narratives by exposing the nuanced\, multifaceted impacts of globalization on Ethiopia.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/behind-the-screen-made-in-ethiopia/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T164310
CREATED:20240308T040901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T224843Z
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SUMMARY:Belmont World Film's 22nd International Film Series @ Apple Cinemas
DESCRIPTION:Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series\, “Transformation/Preservation\,” runs March 25 to May 20\, 2024\, at Apple Cinemas in Cambridge (168 Alewife Brook Parkway; March 25\, April 1 & 8)\, Embassy Theater Waltham (16 Pine Street; April 15 & 29)\, and the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street; May 6\, 13 & 20)\, and features eight films that have mostly screened at the world’s top film festivals. Films screen weekly on Mondays at 7:30 PM\, followed by engaging discussions led by filmmakers and expert speakers that delve deeper into the themes and messages portrayed on screen. Belmont World Film’s annual observance of World Refugee Awareness Month follows on June 3 and 10 at the West Newton Cinema. \nFrom moments of upheaval to transformative experiences\, the films in Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series delve into the complexities of human existence with depth\, compassion\, insight—and even humor. In these remarkable stories from around the globe\, we invite you to immerse yourself in the narratives of individuals and groups confronting the unexpected twists and turns that life presents\, helping us gain a deeper understanding of resilience\, adaptation\, and the universal truths that bind us. \nThis year’s International Film Series has some impressive array of numbers\, underscoring its commitment to diversity and excellence: \nAn equal number of films are directed by women and men\, highlighting a commitment to gender parity in filmmaking.\nA record-breaking ten languages are represented in the series (in addition to English and French)\, including Arabic\, Croatian\, Italian\, Kabuverdianu\, Mongolian\, Persian\, Swedish\, Swiss-German\, Turkish\, and Urdu.\nThree films are their respective countries’ submissions for the Best International Feature Film Oscar\, demonstrating the caliber of the selection. \nOpening night on March 25\, at Apple Cinemas features the East Coast premiere of The Queen of My Dreams\, about a Pakistani Muslim woman and her Canadian-born daughter who come of age in two different eras\, sharing an obsession with the Bollywood fantasy film Aradhana. Director Fawzia Mirza will participate in a Q&A on Zoom following the screening; the screening will be preceded by a dinner reception featuring Indian and Canadian cuisine from 6:00-7:00 PM. \nThe other films include (only two films will be available online in addition to in-person: Traces and Bonjour Switzerland): \nApril 1 (Apple Cinemas): THE OLD OAK (UK\, New England premiere). Said to be director Ken Loach’s (The Angel’s Share) last film\, about a previously thriving mining town in Northern England and the owner of The Old Oak pub struggling to hold onto his establishment. When Syrian refugees are placed in empty houses\, the townspeople become divided on their presence. \nApril 8 (Apple Cinemas): TRACES (Croatia\, US premiere). Croatia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar. While grappling with loneliness\, loss and an uncertain future an anthropologist spends her time researches an ancient burial ritual in the mountains of Croatia in which exposed stones in a burial area would mark the length of a deceased person’s body\, and therefore leave a sign—a trace—of the life that had been lived. Speaker: Ellen Elias-Bursać\, a scholar known for her translations of fiction and nonfiction books by Bosnian\, Croatian\, and Serbian writers.. Available online: April 16-21 \nApril 15 (Embassy Theater): HESITATION WOUND (Turkey\, New England premiere). A criminal lawyer divides her time between the courthouse by day and her mother’s hospital bed at night. The plot turns on the moral choices she has to make that will affect the lives of her mother\, the judge\, and her murder suspect client. Speaker: Roberta Micaleff\, Professor of the Practice in Middle Eastern Literatures and Coordinator of the Turkish Language Program at Boston University.\nApril 29 (Embassy Theater): GREEN TIDE (France\, East Coast premiere). Following the deaths of several locals on the beaches in Brittany\, a freelance reporter comes to investigate the mystery surrounding algae that may be a cause of these tragic events. Complimentary Far Breton (a tart that originated in Brittany) served starting at 7 PM. \nMay 6 (West Newton Cinema): ÀMA GLORIA (France/Cape Verde\, East Coast premiere). Depicts the precious bond between a six-year-old French girl and her Cape Verdean nanny\, who spend one last summer together on the shores of the Cape Verdean islands. The film captures themes of family\, separation\, and the ties that bind from the point of view of its captivating young star. Speaker: Alirio Pereira\, a native of Cape Verde and Chief Program Officer of the Massachusetts Association of Portuguese Speakers. \nMay 13 (Majestic 7): CITY OF WIND (Mongolia\, New England premiere). Mongolia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar is a coming-of-age drama about a 17 year-old shaman who is juggling his spiritual responsibilities while attending high school in modern day Ulaanbaatar\, trying to reconcile his ties to the past with the practices of cold\, contemporary society. Speaker: Manduhai Buyandelger\, an anthropologist of religion\, gender\, and politics at MIT\, with regional expertise in Mongolia and shamans. \nMay 20 (West Newton Cinema): BONJOUR SWITZERLAND (Switzerland\, East Coast premiere). When a referendum in Switzerland leaves the country with French as the only national language\, it precipitates a crisis among the German and Italian speakers. Think Woody Allen’s Bananas crossed with The Russians Are Coming\, The Russians Are Coming! \nFunding is provided by a generous grant from the Mass Cultural Council. The Consulate of Sweden is the festival’s Province sponsor.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/belmont-world-films-22nd-international-film-series-apple-cinemas/2025-03-31/
LOCATION:Apple Cinemas\, 168 Alewife Brook Parkway\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T164310
CREATED:20240308T040901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T224843Z
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SUMMARY:Belmont World Film's 22nd International Film Series @ Apple Cinemas
DESCRIPTION:Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series\, “Transformation/Preservation\,” runs March 25 to May 20\, 2024\, at Apple Cinemas in Cambridge (168 Alewife Brook Parkway; March 25\, April 1 & 8)\, Embassy Theater Waltham (16 Pine Street; April 15 & 29)\, and the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street; May 6\, 13 & 20)\, and features eight films that have mostly screened at the world’s top film festivals. Films screen weekly on Mondays at 7:30 PM\, followed by engaging discussions led by filmmakers and expert speakers that delve deeper into the themes and messages portrayed on screen. Belmont World Film’s annual observance of World Refugee Awareness Month follows on June 3 and 10 at the West Newton Cinema. \nFrom moments of upheaval to transformative experiences\, the films in Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series delve into the complexities of human existence with depth\, compassion\, insight—and even humor. In these remarkable stories from around the globe\, we invite you to immerse yourself in the narratives of individuals and groups confronting the unexpected twists and turns that life presents\, helping us gain a deeper understanding of resilience\, adaptation\, and the universal truths that bind us. \nThis year’s International Film Series has some impressive array of numbers\, underscoring its commitment to diversity and excellence: \nAn equal number of films are directed by women and men\, highlighting a commitment to gender parity in filmmaking.\nA record-breaking ten languages are represented in the series (in addition to English and French)\, including Arabic\, Croatian\, Italian\, Kabuverdianu\, Mongolian\, Persian\, Swedish\, Swiss-German\, Turkish\, and Urdu.\nThree films are their respective countries’ submissions for the Best International Feature Film Oscar\, demonstrating the caliber of the selection. \nOpening night on March 25\, at Apple Cinemas features the East Coast premiere of The Queen of My Dreams\, about a Pakistani Muslim woman and her Canadian-born daughter who come of age in two different eras\, sharing an obsession with the Bollywood fantasy film Aradhana. Director Fawzia Mirza will participate in a Q&A on Zoom following the screening; the screening will be preceded by a dinner reception featuring Indian and Canadian cuisine from 6:00-7:00 PM. \nThe other films include (only two films will be available online in addition to in-person: Traces and Bonjour Switzerland): \nApril 1 (Apple Cinemas): THE OLD OAK (UK\, New England premiere). Said to be director Ken Loach’s (The Angel’s Share) last film\, about a previously thriving mining town in Northern England and the owner of The Old Oak pub struggling to hold onto his establishment. When Syrian refugees are placed in empty houses\, the townspeople become divided on their presence. \nApril 8 (Apple Cinemas): TRACES (Croatia\, US premiere). Croatia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar. While grappling with loneliness\, loss and an uncertain future an anthropologist spends her time researches an ancient burial ritual in the mountains of Croatia in which exposed stones in a burial area would mark the length of a deceased person’s body\, and therefore leave a sign—a trace—of the life that had been lived. Speaker: Ellen Elias-Bursać\, a scholar known for her translations of fiction and nonfiction books by Bosnian\, Croatian\, and Serbian writers.. Available online: April 16-21 \nApril 15 (Embassy Theater): HESITATION WOUND (Turkey\, New England premiere). A criminal lawyer divides her time between the courthouse by day and her mother’s hospital bed at night. The plot turns on the moral choices she has to make that will affect the lives of her mother\, the judge\, and her murder suspect client. Speaker: Roberta Micaleff\, Professor of the Practice in Middle Eastern Literatures and Coordinator of the Turkish Language Program at Boston University.\nApril 29 (Embassy Theater): GREEN TIDE (France\, East Coast premiere). Following the deaths of several locals on the beaches in Brittany\, a freelance reporter comes to investigate the mystery surrounding algae that may be a cause of these tragic events. Complimentary Far Breton (a tart that originated in Brittany) served starting at 7 PM. \nMay 6 (West Newton Cinema): ÀMA GLORIA (France/Cape Verde\, East Coast premiere). Depicts the precious bond between a six-year-old French girl and her Cape Verdean nanny\, who spend one last summer together on the shores of the Cape Verdean islands. The film captures themes of family\, separation\, and the ties that bind from the point of view of its captivating young star. Speaker: Alirio Pereira\, a native of Cape Verde and Chief Program Officer of the Massachusetts Association of Portuguese Speakers. \nMay 13 (Majestic 7): CITY OF WIND (Mongolia\, New England premiere). Mongolia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar is a coming-of-age drama about a 17 year-old shaman who is juggling his spiritual responsibilities while attending high school in modern day Ulaanbaatar\, trying to reconcile his ties to the past with the practices of cold\, contemporary society. Speaker: Manduhai Buyandelger\, an anthropologist of religion\, gender\, and politics at MIT\, with regional expertise in Mongolia and shamans. \nMay 20 (West Newton Cinema): BONJOUR SWITZERLAND (Switzerland\, East Coast premiere). When a referendum in Switzerland leaves the country with French as the only national language\, it precipitates a crisis among the German and Italian speakers. Think Woody Allen’s Bananas crossed with The Russians Are Coming\, The Russians Are Coming! \nFunding is provided by a generous grant from the Mass Cultural Council. The Consulate of Sweden is the festival’s Province sponsor.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/belmont-world-films-22nd-international-film-series-apple-cinemas/2025-03-24/
LOCATION:Apple Cinemas\, 168 Alewife Brook Parkway\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T164310
CREATED:20250327T154309Z
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SUMMARY:Producer's Circle - The Pneumafractalist
DESCRIPTION:The Pneumafractalist is about the life of autistic writer\,\nactor and visual artist Harmon dot aut\, who grew up in\npoverty in rural Kansas. Harmon was a spirited\, creative\nand naïve child\, and like many autistic children\, an easy\ntarget for the serial abuse of bullies and predatory adults. \nNow 56 years old\, Harmon was first diagnosed with au-\ntism only ten years ago. \nIn The Pneumafractalist Harmon returns to Kansas\nto direct an autobiographical film\, informed by a new\nunderstanding of self.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/producers-circle-the-pneumafractalist/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T164310
CREATED:20250313T135855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T135855Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition and Reception: Annual James King Bonnar Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Newton Art Association biggest event of the year. The 2025 Annual James King Bonner Exhibit is names after the Newton Art Association founder in 1949. The Reception takes place on March 18th with refreshments and music by the Detour Ahead trio.\nThe exhibt takes place at the Morse Institute Library in Natick. Everyone is welcome to celebrate great art and collaboration.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/exhibition-and-reception-annual-james-king-bonnar-exhibit/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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