The SLC Film Center and Tumbleweeds Film Festival are proud to present ten international films for children and youth that represent some of the best work in filmmaking from around the world.
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Many films presented in the Tumbleweeds Film Festival are unrated—unless otherwise noted. We have made our best efforts to provide age recommendations for each film. More information about the content of each film can be found on our website. Parental warnings can also be found on imdb.com.
ALABAMA MOON
Directed by Tim McCanlies
USA, 2009, 89 min.
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Based on the acclaimed novel by Wyatt Key, this smart and heart-warming film tells the story of an isolated boy who learns the value of friendship and trusting others
CARLITOS AND THE CHANCE OF A LIFETIME
Directed by Jesus Del Cerro
Spain, 2008, 107 min.
Recommended for ages 8 and up
You’ll cheer for Carlitos, an eleven-year-old orphan with two dreams: to become a great soccer player and to be adopted by a loving family. Presented in Spanish with English subtitles.
ELEANOR’S SECRET
Directed by Dominique Monféry
France, 2009, 76 min.
Recommended for ages 6 and up
Join seven-year-old Nat on a magical adventure in this beautiful and imaginative animated film that celebrates the joy of reading.
FROM TIME TO TIME
Directed by Julian Fellowes
UK, 2009, 95 min.
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Thirteen-year-old Tolly discovers he can mysteriously travel back and forth in time, beginning a thrilling adventure to unlock an age-old family mystery.
LAURA’S STAR
Directed by Thilo Rothkirch and Piet De Rycker
Germany, 2004, 80 min.
Recommended for ages 4 and up
This beautifully animated film tells a magical story about a wondrous friendship between a young girl and a shooting star.
THE RACE
Directed by Andre F. Nebe
Ireland/Germany, 2009, 95 min.
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Dreaming of becoming a great race car driver, eleven-year-old Mary sets out to prove that she has the skill to win an important go-cart race in this heart-warming film.
THE SEVEN OF DARAN:
THE BATTLE OF PAREO ROCK
Directed by Lourens Black
Netherlands, 2008, 96 min.
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Unlikely friends Jimmy and Charita must race through the Southern African landscape to prevent an impending battle in this exciting and moving adventure.
SNOWMEN
Directed by Robert Kirbyson
USA, 2009, 86 min
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Filmed on location in Park City and inspired by real events, this warm-hearted film follows ten-year-old Billy and his misfit friends on a winter quest to set a Guinness World Record.
STELLA AND STAR OF THE ORIENT
Directed by Erna Schmidt
Germany, 2007, 86 min.
Recommended for ages 6 and up
Finding herself transported one hundred years in the past, ten-year-old Stella embarks on a fun-filled and action-packed adventure in search of a secret treasure. Presented in German with English subtitles.
TURTLE: THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY
Directed by Nick Stringer
UK/Austria/Germany, 2009, 81 min.
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Experience and enjoy one of the most fascinating and extraordinary migrations stories in the animal kingdom in this breathtaking film about the loggerhead turtle’s incredible journey.
WHAT’S ON YOUR PLATE?
Directed by Catherine Gund
USA, 2009, 76 min
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Sadie and Safiyah, two grade 6 students set out to discover where the food they eat comes from in this fun and fascinating documentary.
