Zoom Family Film Festival 2014

IMAGE COURTESY OF INTERNATIONAL FILM CIRCUIT

I Am Eleven

THU–SUN, DEC 4–7

FOR AGES 4+

December 4–7

The Boy and the World IMAGE COURTESY OF GKIDS

Oklahoma!/Belle and Sebastian/Kid Flix Mix/ The Boy and the World/Felix/I Swan/I Am Eleven/ Zoom Out: Playful Experiments in Cinema/Giraffada/ Cereal and Pajama Party/Ice Cream Social/ Crafts and Activities

WEXNER CENTER FOR THE ARTS | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY 1871 NORTH HIGH STREET | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43210-1393 | WEXARTS.ORG

NON-PROFIT ORG U S POSTAGE P A I D COLUMBUS OHIO PERMIT NO 711

TICKETS $3 | film $15 | any 6 tickets

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Visit wexarts.org for more information and to purchase tickets, or call (614) 292-3535.

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Now in its 11th year, Zoom is back and more international than ever—with an acclaimed movie from each continent, plus free crafts, activities, and more!

$4 | film $20 | any 6 tickets

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Thu–Sun, Dec 4–7

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Parents, if you have questions about the content of the films, please contact Jean Pitman, educator for youth programs, at (614) 292-4614 or jpitman@wexarts.org.

Complete film descriptions and content advisories available at wexarts.org/zoom.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ZOOM WARM-UP Stooge-a-thon

SATURDAY Cereal and Pajama Party SAT, DEC 6 | 9–10 am Begin the weekend by staying in your PJs and heading off to Zoom for free cereal before watching Saturday shorts on the big screen! Hosted by Heirloom Café.

Kid Flix Mix

FRI, NOV 28 | 1 pm AGES 4 AND UP Avoid the Black Friday blues with a program of shorts by the slap-happiest slapstick team in movie history—the Three Stooges. (approx. 90 mins., 35mm)

THURSDAY

SAT, DEC 6 | 10 am ALL AGES Our annual screening of animated shorts from the New York International Children’s Film Festival is always a crowd pleaser. This year’s line-up is full of colorful animations, lively music, and sometimes combinations of the two! (approx. 60 mins., video)

The Boy and the World

Oklahoma!

(Alê Abreu, 2014, Brazil)

(Fred Zinnemann, 1955, US)

SAT, DEC 6 | noon

THU, DEC 4 | 7 pm

AGES 7 AND UP

ALL AGES Experience the timeless songs, fine singers, and innovative choreography of this classic in a new digital restoration of the original 30 framesper-second format! The film is a celebration of frontier life as a menacing ranch hand threatens to stand between a good-natured cowboy and the woman he loves. (145 mins., 4K DCP)

It’s easy to see why this delightful film won the top prize at the world’s most respected animation festival! With a refreshingly original style, the wordless film tells the tale of a young Brazilian boy who ventures from his simple countryside home into a neon-infused, carnivalesque metropolis in search of his father. (80 mins., DCP) FREE FOR WEXNER CENTER MEMBERS

Felix

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(Roberta Durrant, 2013, South Africa)

Belle and Sebastian (Nicolas Vanier, 2014, France)

FRI, DEC 5 | 7 pm AGES 7 AND UP Set in the snowy Alps of occupied France during WWII, a resourceful young boy named Sebastian tames a giant mountain sheepdog that he names Belle. The dog becomes the boy’s best friend and protector, but their loyalty is put to the test when Nazis arrive in the village. (104 mins., DCP) Gi ra

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SAT, DEC 6 | 2 pm AGES 7 AND UP Felix Xaba dreams of becoming a jazz musician like his late father, but his mother does not support her son’s passion. Will Felix win his mother over, or is he destined to live his life without music? In English, Xhosa, and Afrikaans with English subtitles read aloud. Content Advisory. (97 mins., DCP)

Ice Cream Social SAT, DEC 6 | 2:30–4 pm

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AGES 7 AND UP Unable to speak following her mother’s death, young Holly is sent to join her father. There she encounters a wounded swan that she names Snowy, and as she tries to ready her for the annual migration, their friendship becomes a journey of healing and perseverance…with a little crime-fighting along the way! In Mandarin with English subtitles read aloud. Content Advisory. (98 mins., DCP)

I Am Eleven

(Genevieve Bailey, 2011, Australia) S U P P O RT F O R Y O U T H A N D F A M I LY P R O G R A M S

SAT, DEC 6 | 7 pm AGES 7 AND UP From suburban living in America to bathing with elephants in Thailand, I Am Eleven is a life-affirming account of what it is like to be 11 today. The children share their thoughts on issues from war and terrorism to family, happiness, and the future with remarkable humor, honesty, and wisdom. In various languages with English subtitles read aloud. (93 mins., DCP)

SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS FOR FILM/VIDEO

ROHAUER COLLECTION FOUNDATION

SUNDAY Zoom Out: Playful Experiments in Cinema SUN, DEC 7 | 1 pm

P R O M O T I O N A L S U P P O RT FOR ZOOM

G E N E R A L O P E R AT I N G S U P P O RT FOR THE WEXNER CENTER

AGES 7 AND UP This program of family-friendly short films playfully provides different ideas of what movies can do!

Full of creative ideas, unusual techniques, and exceptional artistry, these films are sure to inspire and impress viewers of all ages. Visit wexarts.org for complete listings. (approx. 70 mins.)

FREE SCREENING!

Giraffada

(Rani Massalha, 2013, France/Germany/Italy/Palestine)

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SUN, DEC 7 | 3 pm

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This year’s crafty fun features several simple projects along with loads of materials to explore. Head to Mershon Auditorium Lobby for our free family activities.

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SAT, DEC 6 | 4 pm

AGES 9 AND UP

SAT, DEC 6 | 11 am–4 pm MERSHON AUDITORIUM LOBBY

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(Kong Sheng, 2012, China)

Join us for a free ice cream social featuring Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams.

Please note that the separate purchase of a ticket is required for our special exhibition Transfigurations; admission is not included with the purchase of a film ticket. Members can enjoy the exhibition for free but will need to obtain a ticket from the Patron Services Desk.

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MERSHON AUDITORIUM LOBBY

Hands-On Crafts and Activities for Everyone

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Inspired by the true story of a young boy and his father caring for giraffes in a zoo on the West Bank, Giraffada beautifully illustrates the bond that can grow between animals and children while raising important questions about social justice and the tragic toll of political conflict. In English, Arabic, and Hebrew with English subtitles read aloud. Content Advisory. (85 mins., DCP)

Member Appreciation Days

Free Zoom School Screenings

Zoom weekend is also Member Appreciation Days at the Wex. Members can look forward to free admission to Felix and added discounts in the Wexner Center Store, plus free gift-wrap service and light refreshments from Heirloom.

Teachers, bring your class to see free screenings of I Swan and Giraffada. Head to wexarts.org/learn to find out more.

Heirloom open Saturday Recharge with a coffee, snack, or meal 11 am–4 pm.

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