Belmont World Film 15th Annual Family Festival,

Regent Theatre7 Medford StreetArlington MA 02474
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Belmont World Film's 15th Annual Family Festival, “Where Stories Come Alive,” presented by Jackson-Walnut Park School and Henry Bear’s Park takes place at the Regent Theatre in Arlington (5 Medford Street), Studio Cinema in Belmont (376 Trapelo Road), and Brattle Theatre in Cambridge (40 Brattle Street) during Martin Luther King Day weekend.

Twelve programs featuring more than 30 top animated and live action children’s films from around the world—many of which are making their international or North American premieres—plus a live version of WBUR’s “Circle Round” will be presented in English and other languages with subtitles. The programs are geared toward children age 3-12.

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

The festival also features short animated films based on children’s books from Weston Woods Studios, including the New England premieres of several newer books, such as 2017 Caldecott Medal winner THEY ALL SAW A CAT narrated by John Lithgow, Mo Willems’ popular books such as KNUFFLE BUNNY, and books about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther, King, Jr.

Other festival films include stories about spies, reindeer herding, wild horses, brave boats, children overcoming disabilities, and child refugees.

All details and showtimes and locations can be found at http://www.belmontworldfilm.org