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Allez, Eddy!
Belgium, 2012, 97 min.
A heartwarming, brightly stylized, comic coming-of-age tale about 11-year-old cycling whiz Freddy and the arrival of the first supermarket in his small Belgian village. Change brings disruption, but also opportunity.... more
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Buta
Azerbaijan, 2012, 98 min.
A seven-year-old boy living in a mountain village dreams of creating a mountaintop “buta” (a symbol meaning “love”) sculpture out of stones. Ilgar Najaf’s simple and elegant tale illustrates how art, love and life are inextricably intertwined.... more
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Great Expectations
United Kingdom, 2012, 128 min.
A beautifully appointed, sensitive and superbly acted adaptation of Dickens’ beloved novel about a humble blacksmith’s son raised up by a mysterious benefactor, and his lifelong crush on the lovely Estella. The impeccable cast includes Jeremy Irvine (War Horse), Ralph Fiennes and Helena Bonha... more
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Inuk
Greenland, 2010, 90 min.
The sweeping vistas and snowy landscapes of Greenland provide a sumptuous visual setting for Mike Magidson’s heartfelt and eco-friendly coming-of-age tale about a troubled Inuit teen who connects with his heritage while on a seal-hunting expedition.... more
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Kauwboy
Netherlands, 2012, 81 min.
Jojo, a lively 10-year-old with a difficult home life marked by a volatile father and an absent mother, finds solace in an unexpected friendship with an abandoned baby jackdaw. Winner: Best First Feature and Best Youth Film, Berlin Film Festival... more
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La Source
USA, 2012, 71 min.
When Princeton students learn that their custodian Josue Lajeunesse has a lifelong dream to build an aqueduct in Haiti to bring clean water to his home village of La Source, they rally to his support. Then, the 2010 earthquake hits…... more
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Little World
Spain, 2012, 83 min.
This winsome documentary charms with the story of Albert Casals, a 20-year-old Catalan youth who decides that he and his girlfriend, Anna, will travel half way around the world to East Cape, New Zealand, and only 20 Euros in their pockets. His sense of freedom truly amazes and inspires.... more
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Papadopoulos & Sons
United Kingdom, 2012, 105 min.
No one does crisis like the Greeks. This feel-good comedy follows a London Greek family who lose it all in the latest economic crash – everything except a derelict fish and chip shop. Audience Award, Thessaloniki Film Festival.... more
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Playground Chronicles
France, 2012, 85 min.
Brahim Fritah conveys the magic of childhood through whimsical visuals in this comedic chronicle of 10-year-old Brahim’s adventures in the Parisian suburbs, circa 1980. With charm to burn, its evocation of those last, best days of youth is warmly infectious.... more
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Satellite Boy
Australia, 2012, 92 min.
Stunningly shot in the Australian Outback, Catriona McKenzie’s deeply felt exploration of Aboriginal folkways focuses on a ten-year-old boy forced to rely on the wisdom imparted by his grandfather when he gets lost in the wilds.... more
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The Third Half
Macedonia, 2012, 113 min.
Inspired by real events, this deeply moving story of love and loyalty during WWII reveals a country’s passion for soccer and the cruel fate of most of Macedonia’s Jewish population.... more
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The World is Funny
Israel, 2012, 127 min.
Reality and fantasy cleverly intertwine in this ambitious, multi-strand tale about storytelling and a fractured Israeli family. A charming comedy from the director of Palm Springs favorites Aviva My Love and Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi.... more
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