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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T163000
DTSTAMP: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T160000
DTSTAMP: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T213000
DTSTAMP: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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T163000
DTSTAMP:20250429T224843Z
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:20250429T224843Z
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/2025-01-27/
LOCATION:Apple Cinemas\, 168 Alewife Brook Parkway\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T120000
DTSTAMP:20241219T214134Z
CREATED:20241219T214134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T214134Z
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SUMMARY:Belmont World Film's 22nd Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:In January 2025\, Belmont World Film’s 22nd Family Festival\, presented by the German International School of Boston\, will screen some of the world’s most imaginative live action and animated films for and about children ages 3-12. These films will be brought to life on the big screen as a shared experience on January 18th at the West Newton Cinema\, on January 19th and 26th at the Regent Theatre in Arlington\, and on January 20th at the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge. \nThe line-up features a sensitively curated selection of films from Belgium\, Brazil\, Canada\, France\, Germany\, Norway\, Slovenia\, Switzerland\, Taiwan\, the United Kingdom\, and the US. Most films are making their North American premieres. Ten films are in other languages with subtitles\, with one completely wordless short film program and five films in English. For younger viewers and those with difficulty reading\, subtitles will be read aloud through headphones by a professional voice-over. Films include multicultural casts representing five different continents. \nArtist-in-residence David Feiss\, co-director with previous artist-in-residence Cinzia Angelini of the recently released animated film HITPIG!\, starring Jason Sudeikis\, will take part in a Q&A following the film’s screening on Sunday\, January 19. Feiss will also lead a workshop where children can learn to draw characters from the Minions and Hotel Transylvania movies on January 19 from 11 AM-1:00 PM at the Regent Theatre Underground. Feiss has had a prolific career in animation\, starting as an animator on HEAVY METAL; he has worked on all the Minions and Hotel Transylvania movies and is known for the Cartoon Network’s COW AND CHICKEN and I AM WEASEL. \nFilms inspired by beloved classic and contemporary children’s books are a festival hallmark\, with more than half of the coming edition’s selections adapted or re-imagined from books. These films\, which will be shown on January 19 and January 20\, ignite a love for books and reading\, while complementing the Massachusetts Public School Curriculum Frameworks. The theme of reclaiming green spaces also takes center stage on January 26\, inspiring young audiences to value and protect the natural world around them. \nThe festival kicks off Saturday\, January 18th at the newly created nonprofit West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street)\, one of the festival’s community partners. Sunday\, January 19th at the Regent Theatre features Day 1 of films inspired by books. Monday\, January 20 at the Regent Theatre features Day 2 of films inspired by books. Sunday\, January 26 at the Regent Theatre features films about reclaiming green spaces. Visit the web site for the complete list of films\, but films screening at the West Newton Cinema include: \n• Shorts Program: “Pet Projects”: From playful pets to wild creatures\, this wordless collection of funny and creative international short films—from charming stop-motion to stunning 2D and 3D animation—blends humor\, emotion\, and creativity. (10:30 AM)\n• Elli and the Ghostly Ghost Train (Canada): In a futuristic world where ghosts and the abnormal are no longer allowed in society\, homeless little ghost Elli goes in search of her missing uncle and ends up hiding in a Ghost Train filled with eccentric residents. (11:45 AM)\n• Dounia: The Great White North (Canada) shown with Skipping Rope (Taiwan): Dounia and her grandparents experience life in Canada after fleeing the war in Syria\, leaving her father in Aleppo. She and her new French-Canadian and indigenous friends delight in sharing their respective cultures. Missing her father deeply\, Dounia follows her indigenous friend’s grandmother’s advice to call out to him with all her heart. In Skipping Rope\, a young girl yearns for the life her older sister leads: being part of a rope skipping team\, trendy shoes\, a close circle of friends\, and the affectionate gaze of their parents. (1:30 PM)\n• Winners (Germany): Mona\, an 11-year-old Kurdish girl who fled Syria with her family\, now lives in a Berlin neighborhood where most kids are from other countries. She longs for her country and street soccer matches. When a teacher persuades her to join the school soccer team\, she faces new challenges as she navigates clashes with her teammates\, each grappling with their own struggles. To win the school’s first city-wide championship\, the team must overcome obstacles on and off the field to discover the true meaning of teamwork. (3:00 PM) \nBelmont World Film’s 22nd Family Festival is supported by generous grants from Newton Community Pride and the Belmont Cultural Council. Festival sponsors include German International School of Boston\, British International School of Boston\, RSM-Belmont\, Quebec Delegation of Boston\, Norwegian Consulate General in New York\, Belmont Day School\, and Powers School of Music. The support from grant makers and sponsors enables the realization of this culturally enriching festival.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/belmont-world-films-22nd-family-festival/2025-01-26/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T163000
DTSTAMP:20250429T224843Z
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/2025-01-20/
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:20250120T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T120000
DTSTAMP:20241219T214134Z
CREATED:20241219T214134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T214134Z
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SUMMARY:Belmont World Film's 22nd Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:In January 2025\, Belmont World Film’s 22nd Family Festival\, presented by the German International School of Boston\, will screen some of the world’s most imaginative live action and animated films for and about children ages 3-12. These films will be brought to life on the big screen as a shared experience on January 18th at the West Newton Cinema\, on January 19th and 26th at the Regent Theatre in Arlington\, and on January 20th at the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge. \nThe line-up features a sensitively curated selection of films from Belgium\, Brazil\, Canada\, France\, Germany\, Norway\, Slovenia\, Switzerland\, Taiwan\, the United Kingdom\, and the US. Most films are making their North American premieres. Ten films are in other languages with subtitles\, with one completely wordless short film program and five films in English. For younger viewers and those with difficulty reading\, subtitles will be read aloud through headphones by a professional voice-over. Films include multicultural casts representing five different continents. \nArtist-in-residence David Feiss\, co-director with previous artist-in-residence Cinzia Angelini of the recently released animated film HITPIG!\, starring Jason Sudeikis\, will take part in a Q&A following the film’s screening on Sunday\, January 19. Feiss will also lead a workshop where children can learn to draw characters from the Minions and Hotel Transylvania movies on January 19 from 11 AM-1:00 PM at the Regent Theatre Underground. Feiss has had a prolific career in animation\, starting as an animator on HEAVY METAL; he has worked on all the Minions and Hotel Transylvania movies and is known for the Cartoon Network’s COW AND CHICKEN and I AM WEASEL. \nFilms inspired by beloved classic and contemporary children’s books are a festival hallmark\, with more than half of the coming edition’s selections adapted or re-imagined from books. These films\, which will be shown on January 19 and January 20\, ignite a love for books and reading\, while complementing the Massachusetts Public School Curriculum Frameworks. The theme of reclaiming green spaces also takes center stage on January 26\, inspiring young audiences to value and protect the natural world around them. \nThe festival kicks off Saturday\, January 18th at the newly created nonprofit West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street)\, one of the festival’s community partners. Sunday\, January 19th at the Regent Theatre features Day 1 of films inspired by books. Monday\, January 20 at the Regent Theatre features Day 2 of films inspired by books. Sunday\, January 26 at the Regent Theatre features films about reclaiming green spaces. Visit the web site for the complete list of films\, but films screening at the West Newton Cinema include: \n• Shorts Program: “Pet Projects”: From playful pets to wild creatures\, this wordless collection of funny and creative international short films—from charming stop-motion to stunning 2D and 3D animation—blends humor\, emotion\, and creativity. (10:30 AM)\n• Elli and the Ghostly Ghost Train (Canada): In a futuristic world where ghosts and the abnormal are no longer allowed in society\, homeless little ghost Elli goes in search of her missing uncle and ends up hiding in a Ghost Train filled with eccentric residents. (11:45 AM)\n• Dounia: The Great White North (Canada) shown with Skipping Rope (Taiwan): Dounia and her grandparents experience life in Canada after fleeing the war in Syria\, leaving her father in Aleppo. She and her new French-Canadian and indigenous friends delight in sharing their respective cultures. Missing her father deeply\, Dounia follows her indigenous friend’s grandmother’s advice to call out to him with all her heart. In Skipping Rope\, a young girl yearns for the life her older sister leads: being part of a rope skipping team\, trendy shoes\, a close circle of friends\, and the affectionate gaze of their parents. (1:30 PM)\n• Winners (Germany): Mona\, an 11-year-old Kurdish girl who fled Syria with her family\, now lives in a Berlin neighborhood where most kids are from other countries. She longs for her country and street soccer matches. When a teacher persuades her to join the school soccer team\, she faces new challenges as she navigates clashes with her teammates\, each grappling with their own struggles. To win the school’s first city-wide championship\, the team must overcome obstacles on and off the field to discover the true meaning of teamwork. (3:00 PM) \nBelmont World Film’s 22nd Family Festival is supported by generous grants from Newton Community Pride and the Belmont Cultural Council. Festival sponsors include German International School of Boston\, British International School of Boston\, RSM-Belmont\, Quebec Delegation of Boston\, Norwegian Consulate General in New York\, Belmont Day School\, and Powers School of Music. The support from grant makers and sponsors enables the realization of this culturally enriching festival.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/belmont-world-films-22nd-family-festival/2025-01-20/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T130000
DTSTAMP:20241219T214134Z
CREATED:20241219T214134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T214134Z
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SUMMARY:Belmont World Film's 22nd Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:In January 2025\, Belmont World Film’s 22nd Family Festival\, presented by the German International School of Boston\, will screen some of the world’s most imaginative live action and animated films for and about children ages 3-12. These films will be brought to life on the big screen as a shared experience on January 18th at the West Newton Cinema\, on January 19th and 26th at the Regent Theatre in Arlington\, and on January 20th at the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge. \nThe line-up features a sensitively curated selection of films from Belgium\, Brazil\, Canada\, France\, Germany\, Norway\, Slovenia\, Switzerland\, Taiwan\, the United Kingdom\, and the US. Most films are making their North American premieres. Ten films are in other languages with subtitles\, with one completely wordless short film program and five films in English. For younger viewers and those with difficulty reading\, subtitles will be read aloud through headphones by a professional voice-over. Films include multicultural casts representing five different continents. \nArtist-in-residence David Feiss\, co-director with previous artist-in-residence Cinzia Angelini of the recently released animated film HITPIG!\, starring Jason Sudeikis\, will take part in a Q&A following the film’s screening on Sunday\, January 19. Feiss will also lead a workshop where children can learn to draw characters from the Minions and Hotel Transylvania movies on January 19 from 11 AM-1:00 PM at the Regent Theatre Underground. Feiss has had a prolific career in animation\, starting as an animator on HEAVY METAL; he has worked on all the Minions and Hotel Transylvania movies and is known for the Cartoon Network’s COW AND CHICKEN and I AM WEASEL. \nFilms inspired by beloved classic and contemporary children’s books are a festival hallmark\, with more than half of the coming edition’s selections adapted or re-imagined from books. These films\, which will be shown on January 19 and January 20\, ignite a love for books and reading\, while complementing the Massachusetts Public School Curriculum Frameworks. The theme of reclaiming green spaces also takes center stage on January 26\, inspiring young audiences to value and protect the natural world around them. \nThe festival kicks off Saturday\, January 18th at the newly created nonprofit West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street)\, one of the festival’s community partners. Sunday\, January 19th at the Regent Theatre features Day 1 of films inspired by books. Monday\, January 20 at the Regent Theatre features Day 2 of films inspired by books. Sunday\, January 26 at the Regent Theatre features films about reclaiming green spaces. Visit the web site for the complete list of films\, but films screening at the West Newton Cinema include: \n• Shorts Program: “Pet Projects”: From playful pets to wild creatures\, this wordless collection of funny and creative international short films—from charming stop-motion to stunning 2D and 3D animation—blends humor\, emotion\, and creativity. (10:30 AM)\n• Elli and the Ghostly Ghost Train (Canada): In a futuristic world where ghosts and the abnormal are no longer allowed in society\, homeless little ghost Elli goes in search of her missing uncle and ends up hiding in a Ghost Train filled with eccentric residents. (11:45 AM)\n• Dounia: The Great White North (Canada) shown with Skipping Rope (Taiwan): Dounia and her grandparents experience life in Canada after fleeing the war in Syria\, leaving her father in Aleppo. She and her new French-Canadian and indigenous friends delight in sharing their respective cultures. Missing her father deeply\, Dounia follows her indigenous friend’s grandmother’s advice to call out to him with all her heart. In Skipping Rope\, a young girl yearns for the life her older sister leads: being part of a rope skipping team\, trendy shoes\, a close circle of friends\, and the affectionate gaze of their parents. (1:30 PM)\n• Winners (Germany): Mona\, an 11-year-old Kurdish girl who fled Syria with her family\, now lives in a Berlin neighborhood where most kids are from other countries. She longs for her country and street soccer matches. When a teacher persuades her to join the school soccer team\, she faces new challenges as she navigates clashes with her teammates\, each grappling with their own struggles. To win the school’s first city-wide championship\, the team must overcome obstacles on and off the field to discover the true meaning of teamwork. (3:00 PM) \nBelmont World Film’s 22nd Family Festival is supported by generous grants from Newton Community Pride and the Belmont Cultural Council. Festival sponsors include German International School of Boston\, British International School of Boston\, RSM-Belmont\, Quebec Delegation of Boston\, Norwegian Consulate General in New York\, Belmont Day School\, and Powers School of Music. The support from grant makers and sponsors enables the realization of this culturally enriching festival.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/belmont-world-films-22nd-family-festival/2025-01-19/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T120000
DTSTAMP:20241219T214134Z
CREATED:20241219T214134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T214134Z
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SUMMARY:Belmont World Film's 22nd Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:In January 2025\, Belmont World Film’s 22nd Family Festival\, presented by the German International School of Boston\, will screen some of the world’s most imaginative live action and animated films for and about children ages 3-12. These films will be brought to life on the big screen as a shared experience on January 18th at the West Newton Cinema\, on January 19th and 26th at the Regent Theatre in Arlington\, and on January 20th at the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge. \nThe line-up features a sensitively curated selection of films from Belgium\, Brazil\, Canada\, France\, Germany\, Norway\, Slovenia\, Switzerland\, Taiwan\, the United Kingdom\, and the US. Most films are making their North American premieres. Ten films are in other languages with subtitles\, with one completely wordless short film program and five films in English. For younger viewers and those with difficulty reading\, subtitles will be read aloud through headphones by a professional voice-over. Films include multicultural casts representing five different continents. \nArtist-in-residence David Feiss\, co-director with previous artist-in-residence Cinzia Angelini of the recently released animated film HITPIG!\, starring Jason Sudeikis\, will take part in a Q&A following the film’s screening on Sunday\, January 19. Feiss will also lead a workshop where children can learn to draw characters from the Minions and Hotel Transylvania movies on January 19 from 11 AM-1:00 PM at the Regent Theatre Underground. Feiss has had a prolific career in animation\, starting as an animator on HEAVY METAL; he has worked on all the Minions and Hotel Transylvania movies and is known for the Cartoon Network’s COW AND CHICKEN and I AM WEASEL. \nFilms inspired by beloved classic and contemporary children’s books are a festival hallmark\, with more than half of the coming edition’s selections adapted or re-imagined from books. These films\, which will be shown on January 19 and January 20\, ignite a love for books and reading\, while complementing the Massachusetts Public School Curriculum Frameworks. The theme of reclaiming green spaces also takes center stage on January 26\, inspiring young audiences to value and protect the natural world around them. \nThe festival kicks off Saturday\, January 18th at the newly created nonprofit West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street)\, one of the festival’s community partners. Sunday\, January 19th at the Regent Theatre features Day 1 of films inspired by books. Monday\, January 20 at the Regent Theatre features Day 2 of films inspired by books. Sunday\, January 26 at the Regent Theatre features films about reclaiming green spaces. Visit the web site for the complete list of films\, but films screening at the West Newton Cinema include: \n• Shorts Program: “Pet Projects”: From playful pets to wild creatures\, this wordless collection of funny and creative international short films—from charming stop-motion to stunning 2D and 3D animation—blends humor\, emotion\, and creativity. (10:30 AM)\n• Elli and the Ghostly Ghost Train (Canada): In a futuristic world where ghosts and the abnormal are no longer allowed in society\, homeless little ghost Elli goes in search of her missing uncle and ends up hiding in a Ghost Train filled with eccentric residents. (11:45 AM)\n• Dounia: The Great White North (Canada) shown with Skipping Rope (Taiwan): Dounia and her grandparents experience life in Canada after fleeing the war in Syria\, leaving her father in Aleppo. She and her new French-Canadian and indigenous friends delight in sharing their respective cultures. Missing her father deeply\, Dounia follows her indigenous friend’s grandmother’s advice to call out to him with all her heart. In Skipping Rope\, a young girl yearns for the life her older sister leads: being part of a rope skipping team\, trendy shoes\, a close circle of friends\, and the affectionate gaze of their parents. (1:30 PM)\n• Winners (Germany): Mona\, an 11-year-old Kurdish girl who fled Syria with her family\, now lives in a Berlin neighborhood where most kids are from other countries. She longs for her country and street soccer matches. When a teacher persuades her to join the school soccer team\, she faces new challenges as she navigates clashes with her teammates\, each grappling with their own struggles. To win the school’s first city-wide championship\, the team must overcome obstacles on and off the field to discover the true meaning of teamwork. (3:00 PM) \nBelmont World Film’s 22nd Family Festival is supported by generous grants from Newton Community Pride and the Belmont Cultural Council. Festival sponsors include German International School of Boston\, British International School of Boston\, RSM-Belmont\, Quebec Delegation of Boston\, Norwegian Consulate General in New York\, Belmont Day School\, and Powers School of Music. The support from grant makers and sponsors enables the realization of this culturally enriching festival.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/belmont-world-films-22nd-family-festival/2025-01-18/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T160000
DTSTAMP:20241219T214109Z
CREATED:20241219T214109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T214109Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Craft Series: The Art of Embroidery
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on embroidery workshop where participants will recreate a design inspired by an object from the museum’s collection. This beginner-friendly session is open to all skill levels\, from first-time stitchers to experienced embroiderers. Discover the art of embroidery while connecting with history through thread and needle. All materials will be provided! \nPrice: $20 general admission | $15 members\nRegistration: https://events.humanitix.com/winter-craft-series-the-art-of-embroidery \nTuesday\, January 14\, 7:00 p.m.\nDurant-Kenrick House and Grounds\, 286 Waverley Ave
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/winter-craft-series-the-art-of-embroidery/
LOCATION:Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds\, 286 Waverley Avenue\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Newton":MAILTO:info@historicnewton.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T163000
DTSTAMP:20250429T224843Z
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/2025-01-13/
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
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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/2025-01-06/
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/2024-12-30/
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/2024-12-23/
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/2024-12-16/
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
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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/2024-12-09/
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:20241208T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T110000
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SUMMARY:✨ Celebrate Newton Holiday Craft Fair – A Celebration of Local Artists! ✨
DESCRIPTION:✨ Celebrate Newton Holiday Craft Fair – A Celebration of Local Artists! ✨\nMark your calendars for a festive and fun-filled day of shopping at the Celebrate Newton Holiday Craft Fair! If you’re tired of the same old store-bought gifts and want to find something truly special\, this is the place to be. From cozy scarves to one-of-a-kind jewelry\, there’s something for everyone on your gift list. Plus\, it’s not just about shopping\, it’s about soaking in the festive atmosphere and enjoying some holiday cheer with friends and family. \n📅 Date: Sunday\, December 8th\, 2024\n⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\n📍 Location: Newton South High School\, 140 Brandeis Road\, Newton\, MA\nWhat to Expect:\n✨ Over 50 Local Vendors showcasing one-of-a-kind handmade crafts\, jewelry\, art\, home décor\, textiles\, and more!\n🎶 Live Music to set the holiday mood.\n🎁 A Holiday Gift Wrapping and Kids’ Crafting Station \nSo why not embrace the spirit of the season? Bring your loved ones and join us for a day of fun\, creativity\, and community. You won’t want to miss out – come see what all the buzz is about at the Celebrate Newton Holiday Craft Fair! Admission is $7 and proceeds benefit the non-profit Newton Cultural Alliance. Free parking is available on-site. We can’t wait to see you there!\nFor more information\, visit www.celebratenewton.com or contact us at info@newtonculture.org
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/%e2%9c%a8-celebrate-newton-holiday-craft-fair-a-celebration-of-local-artists-%e2%9c%a8/
LOCATION:Newton South High School\, 140 Brandeis Road\, Newton Centre\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraiser,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:contact@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T110000
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SUMMARY:Find Your Light
DESCRIPTION:Join the New Art Center in Newtonville for Find Your Light\, celebrations of Kwanzaa and Chanukah. The event will take place on Saturday\, December 7 from 12:00pm – 4:00pm at 61 Washington Park and is part of New Art’s Cultural Access Program\, a robust Community Outreach program providing free and inclusive art experiences. \nFind Your Light will feature a series of art-making and performance activities centered on the principles of Chanukah and Kwaznaa. Presenters aim to highlight the similarities between the two celebrations\, showcasing the diversity in our community\, while connecting us to themes of unity. This is a family-friendly event\, free and open to the public. \nRasheeda Brown will lead art-making centered on the seven principles of Kwanzaa: unity\, self-determination\, collective work & responsibility\, cooperative economics\, purpose\, creativity\, and faith. Participants will create seven unique handcrafted gifts\, one for each day of the festival\, to share with seven special people in their lives. \nShira Weiss poses the question\, “What brought you light this year?” They will lead a family-friendly\, immersive art experience celebrating Chanukah through artmaking\, storytelling\, and theater. Guests join in a collaborative performance and in the process share how light connects us all. \nThe Kwanzaa workshop starts at 12pm\, and runs until 3pm.\, while the Chanukah sessions begin at 1pm and runs until 4pm.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/find-your-light/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T150000
DTSTAMP:20241128T204622Z
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SUMMARY:The New Art Small Works Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The New Art Small Works Exhibition\, with an opening reception on\nThursday\, December 5th\, from 6 – 8 pm\, this is your chance to mingle with some of this year’s artists\, listening to the music of the ProArte Chamber Orchestra of Boston Musicians\, and finding the perfect holiday gift with personalized Art Gift Wrapping while enjoying wine and appetizers. \nThe New Art Corridor hosts over 90 works of art under 12” x 12”\, from 47 Local Artists including Abaigeal Wright\, Abby Fenn\, Alison H. Kaiser\, Amanda Pickler\, Avital Skolnick\, Barbara S. Furstenberg\, Carol Sacks\, Caryn Liu\, Cate Stabile\, Cathy Wysocki\, Claudia J. Doherty\, Corinne Rhode\, Debi Dulberg\, Don Warner\, Ellen Foust\, Erin Palazzolo Loparo\, Gabriel Polonsky\, Hilary Hanson Bruel\, Jennifer Martinelli Rybicki\, Jennifer Rand\, Jessica Cowher\, Julia Purdy\, Kathleen P. Dunn\, Kathryn Gearon\, Kelsey Hughes\, Ken Reker\, Kylie Weinzierl\, Leah Kolidas\, Lisa Benson\, Lourdes De Leon\, Lydia M. Kinney\, Magdalena G. Riendeau\, Markus J. Nechay\, Meghan Littlefield- Whitston\, Nora Farell\, Nova M. Hill\, Rowan Raskin\, Sarah Moriarty\, Sharon Schindler\, Shea Stoner- Day\, Sherwin J. Long\, Sofia Plater\, Susan Bienin Johnson\, Suzanne Archibald\, Tanya N. Nixon-Silberg\, Victoria Riccardi\, and Yu Cheng. \nThe 2024 Small Works exhibition is open from Monday\, December 2nd \, 2024\, through Saturday\, January 4th\, 2025. The New Art Corridor\, 245 Walnut St.\, Newtonville\, MA\, 02460\, is open 24/7 and is monitored by security cameras and a security team.\nThe New Art Corridor is sponsored by the Mass Cultural Council\, Village Bank\, and Mark Development. For information or questions about New Art Center exhibitions\, calls for art\, art lending programs\, and curatorial opportunities\, visit our website at newartcenter.org/exhibitions or contact Lennon Hernandez Wolcott\, Exhibitions and Special Projects Manager at (617) 964-3424\, by email at lennon@newartcenter.org.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/the-new-art-small-works-exhibition/
LOCATION:New Art Center at Trio\, 245 Walnut St.\, newtonville\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241231
DTSTAMP:20241213T000209Z
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SUMMARY:Dan Dyer “Portraits in Light” oil painting exhibit at the Newton Free Library
DESCRIPTION:The Newton Free Library is exhibiting “Portraits in Light” by Newton artist Dan Dyer in the Main Hall until December 30. \nIn describing the exhibit\, Dan states: “Whether painting cityscapes\, landscapes or portraits\, I always focus on the interplay of light and dark while trying to capture the mood/atmosphere of the scene before me. The goal is to capture the essence of the subject without drifting into photorealism. I also continue to explore portraiture and have included a few canine subjects as ‘relief’ from the more serious paintings. Please enjoy the show.” \nDan Dyer is a Newton based architect and artist. After almost 40 years as an architect Dan turned his attention to fine arts\, in particular\, oil painting. From his West Newton based studio he focuses on Cityscapes\, Landscapes and Peoplescapes. \nContact: ddyerart@gmail.com • www.ddyerart.com (web) • dandyer_art (instagram)
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/dan-dyer-portraits-in-light-oil-painting-exhibit-at-the-newton-free-library/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Newtin Free Library":MAILTO:stephen.tassone@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T163000
DTSTAMP:20250429T224843Z
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/2024-12-02/
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:20241125T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T163000
DTSTAMP: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/2024-11-25/
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:20241118T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T163000
DTSTAMP:20250429T224843Z
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/2024-11-18/
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:William James College - Understanding Adolescent Depression and Suicide with Preview of Local Film "Shattered Ice"
DESCRIPTION:The new film\, Shattered Ice\, which was shot in Needham and Randolph\, is the focus of a timely program\, Understanding Adolescent Depression and Suicide\, on November 14th at William James College (WJC). \nThe community is invited to attend the program which includes a preview of the movie\, the true story of a New England teen hockey player’s attempt to navigate high school following his best friend’s death by suicide. \nAccording to the Centers for Disease Control\, 20% of teens have seriously considered suicide. And the numbers are even higher for Black and LGBTQ+ adolescents and young adults. \nThe preview will be followed by a panel discussion with the film’s screenwriter Jake Miskin\, Nadja Lopez\, Executive Director of WJC’s Center for Behavioral Health\, Equity\, and Leadership in Schools\, Dr. Larry Berkowitz\, Co-Founder of the Riverside Trauma Center\, and Dr. Heather MacPherson\, a Clinical Psychologist at WJC.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/william-james-college-understanding-adolescent-depression-and-suicide-with-preview-of-local-film-shattered-ice/
LOCATION:William James College\, 1 Wells Ave\, Newton\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Visual Arts
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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/2024-11-11/
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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DTSTAMP: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/2024-11-04/
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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