Category Archives: .Asia

MOVIE NIGHT: Wadjda

Posted on April 25, 2015 by admin

Wadjda Directed by by Haifaa al-Mansour This movie was for us like a window into Saudi Arabia! 10-year-old Wadjda challenges deep-rooted Saudi traditions in a determined quest to buy a bicycle. When everything goes against her plans, she sees one … Continue reading →

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MOVIE NIGHT: Mao’s Last Dancer

Posted on March 22, 2015 by admin

Mao’s Last Dancer A Film by Bruce Beresford 117min., Australia, 2010 After a true story by Li Cunxin Li was born into bitter poverty in rural Qingdao, China. Certain years the peasants in his village even ate tree barks to … Continue reading →

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MOVIE NIGHT: The Tale of Princess Kaguya

Posted on February 20, 2015 by admin

THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA By Isao Takahata, Japan, 2013, 137 min ACADEMY AWARD® NOMINEE IF WE PICKED THE WINNERS 2015: BEST ANIMATED FILM

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MOVIE NIGHT: David and Kamal

Posted on November 29, 2014 by admin

Two 9-year-old boys in Jerusalem — one a Jewish American boy visiting his father, the other an Arab street urchin — form an unlikely friendship.

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OSCAR MOVIE NIGHT: The Wind Rises

Posted on March 2, 2014 by admin

Le vent se lève!

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International Movie Night: The Way Home

Posted on January 3, 2014 by admin

The Way Home Such a beautiful movie that inspires kindness and love in the littlest of us…

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MOVIE NIGHT: Going to School in India

Posted on October 11, 2013 by admin

Going to School is a beautiful and powerful movie!

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MOVIE NIGHT: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Posted on May 5, 2013 by admin

http://youtu.be/FMM-M4t2PNQ

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BOOK: India Unveiled

Posted on February 1, 2013 by admin

Finders Keepers? A True Story By Robert Arnett Illustrated by Smita Turakhia A library trip always ends with a treasure find 🙂 The charming true story set in India is about a boy who found the author’s wallet and could … Continue reading →

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MOVIE NIGHT: Quill

Posted on January 11, 2013 by admin

A sweet bitter true story of a Labrador Retriever guide dog for the blind named Quill, and a wonderful journey through Japan, in Japanese, too! Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog Amazon Instant Video | Netflix Streaming MUSIC BOX … Continue reading →

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