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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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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:20260409T181346
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181346
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181346
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181346
CREATED:20240308T040901Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181346
CREATED: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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T153000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T170000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181346
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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:20260409T181346
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181346
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:20260409T181346
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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:20260409T181346
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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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181346
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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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181346
CREATED:20250327T154309Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20260409T181346
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181346
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/2025-03-17/
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:20250310T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181346
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/2025-03-10/
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:20250303T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181346
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/2025-03-03/
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:20250224T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181346
CREATED:20240308T040901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T224843Z
UID:10000563-1740407400-1740414600@www.newtonbeacon.org
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/2025-02-24/
LOCATION:Apple Cinemas\, 168 Alewife Brook Parkway\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181346
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/2025-02-17/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181346
CREATED:20250206T174231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T174231Z
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SUMMARY:Gen X Movie Club: Singles
DESCRIPTION:This Valentine’s Day\, join the Gen X Movie Club for a special screening of Singles\, writer-director Cameron (Fast Times at Ridgemont High\, Say Anything) Crowe’s Grunge-era romantic comedy that captures the trials\, tribulations\, and awkward charm of finding love in your twenties. Starring Matt Dillon\, Bridget Fonda\, Campbell Scott\, Kyra Sedgwick\, and a who’s who of the 90s Seattle music scene – Eddie Vedder\, Stone Gossard\, and Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam\, Chris Cornell of Soundgarden\, and Layne Staley of Alice In Chains – Singles is a heartfelt\, hilarious exploration of relationships\, independence\, and finding connection in a world that’s about to experience a cultural explosion. Whether you’re single\, coupled\, or somewhere in between\, come celebrate love\, music\, and nostalgia with us for an evening that’s sure to strike a chord.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/gen-x-movie-club-singles/
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:20250212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181346
CREATED:20250206T174243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T174243Z
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SUMMARY:Local Spotlight: Girl Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of this 2022 documentary featuring the Newton South Debate Team. \nSet in the cutthroat\, male-dominated world of high school debate\, where tomorrow’s leaders are groomed\, GIRL TALK tells the compelling and timely story of five girls on a top-ranked Massachusetts high school debate team as they strive to become the best debaters in the United States. \nThe Newton South Debate Team is one of the largest in the country\, with a diverse roster of debaters; nearly half are girls and many are first generation Americans. Unlike most of their elite competitors\, Newton South is only allotted a part-time volunteer parent coach\, and the team must rely on one another to master the art of debate. \nShot over four years\, GIRL TALK offers a front row seat to leadership in the making\, as each year varsity members step up to become captains and bear the responsibility of training and inspiring the novices. The girls set out to find their particular voices — perfecting their speaking and research skills\, while grappling with confidence issues\, and learning to weather the realities of fierce competition. For every debater\, one of the keys to success is finding the right debate partner\, and together developing a winning strategy that will take them to the national finals. But\, for the girls of Newton South\, they must also learn to navigate the implicit and explicit gender biases rife in the world of debate. \nAs we watch our five girls remain steadfast in their determination to overcome the odds\, they remind us that equal rights and freedom of expression are worth fighting for\, both within debate and beyond.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/local-spotlight-girl-talk/
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:20250210T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181346
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/2025-02-10/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181346
CREATED:20250130T201249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T201249Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Craft Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 8th · Time: 1:00-4:00 pm EST\nThe event is organized by All Over Newton \nCome to New Art Center to create your own faux stained glass sun catcher in the shape of a heart to celebrate Valentine’s Day!\nEach participant will create their own sun catcher and be able to use their own colors and inspiration. All suncatchers will include a string so you can hang it in your window!” \n$5 per participant (meaning a family of four would have to pay $20)\nClassroom: ELVAS (not handicap accessible)\nWe will be able to take cash or tap pay card systems.\nATTENDANCE\nWe will be photographing this event and by registering\, you agree that there is a possibility you may be photographed and the resulting images used for marketing purposes (in email\, social media\, print\, and on our website). \nFor more information\, contact New Art Center Senior Education Manager\, Seline Smith at Seline@newartcenter.org\, or call (617) 964-3424.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/valentines-day-craft-crawl/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Visual Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181346
CREATED:20250130T182854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T182854Z
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SUMMARY:Ty Burr's Movie Club: Mulholland Drive
DESCRIPTION:To honor the late\, great David Lynch\, Ty Burr’s Film Club will screen one of the director’s very best works\, “Mulholland Drive” (2001)\, on February 6th at 6:30 p.m.\, with a discussion following. The film is a cryptic (but only seemingly!) drama of Hollywood paranoia\, lust\, jealousy and murder\, with a performance by Naomi Watts that vaulted her to the forefront of leading actresses after years of trying to make it in the movie business. Voted the 8th greatest movie of all time in the most recent Sight & Sound critics’ poll and generally considered one of the best films of the 21st century to date\, “Mulholland Drive” is a hypnotic tour through the hopes and dreams and nightmares of a town built on fame and illusion. It is the last movie to feature the classic-era star Ann Miller\, and the only movie to co-star Miller and Billy Ray Cyrus. Don’t understand what it’s about? Stick around for the post-film discussion\, when all will be made clear (maybe).
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ty-burrs-movie-club-mulholland-drive/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181346
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/2025-02-03/
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:20250127T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181346
CREATED:20240308T040901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T224843Z
UID:10000559-1737988200-1737995400@www.newtonbeacon.org
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/2025-01-27/
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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