Belmont World Film's 22nd Family Festival is a celebration of some of the world's most imaginative films for and about children, brought to life on the big screen as a shared experience for children aged 3-12 and their families.
Schedule Of Events
10:30 AM : Toopy And Binou
When a comical genie accidentally makes Toopy and Binoo’s beloved stuffed animal Patchy-Patch disappear, the three of them set out for the land of “Lost and Found.” Along the way, the little group meets twin seagulls looking for their father and a magnificent princess who has lost her dance partner. Given Toopy’s overconfidence and goofiness, they fall into a lot of misadventures along the way! Based on the 1996 children’s book series Toupy and Binoo by Dominique Jolin. Age 3-8
12:15 PM : Teca & Tuti: A Night In The Library
This enchanting film celebrates the magic of reading through a captivating blend of live-action film and stop-motion and traditional animation. The tiny clothes moth Teca lives with her family and pet dust mite in a sewing box. What they love most is to eat paper, but when Teca learns to read, she notices that books cannot be eaten; after all, they keep stories that she loves. Committed to solving a great mystery, Teca and Tuti part towards the library, searching for the most important story of their life. Age 5-12+
1:45 PM : The Flying Classroom
Martine receives a scholarship to attend a boarding school in the picturesque mountains of Germany. Her excitement about the opportunity turns to dismay when she gets involved in the long-standing feud between the “day pupils” and the “boarders”. Based on the 1933 novel of the same name. Age 8+
3:30 PM : Lars Is Lol
Based on the best-selling Norwegian book by Iben Akerlie, this poignant story follows eleven-year-old Amanda, who is assigned to mentor a new student, Lars, who has Down Syndrome. Despite her initial hesitation, Amanda and Lars form a deep and unexpected friendship based on their shared love of magic and playful names inspired by the Harry Potter books. Amanda struggles to keep their connection a secret to fit in with her classmates, however. When peer pressure leads her to betray Lars, Amanda must find the courage to stand up for what is right and reclaim both his trust and her sense of self. Age 10+