This weekend, William and Mary will host the annual Global Film Festival at the Kimball Theater. Whether you’re an independent film buff or just looking for a weekend change of pace, with dozens of global films playing right around the corner in Colonial Williamsburg (FOR FREE), why not check out one of my top picks. There’s something for everyone.
Into the environment?
Waste Land: An artistic solution to the world’s growing garbage crisis where trash is turned into art.
Directed by Lucy Walker 2010, Brazil
90 minutes
Sunday, Feb 20th, 1:30 PM
Want to catch a short film?
God of Love: A quick tale about a man who uses love darts to create his own destiny.
Directed by Luke Matheny 2010, USA
18 minutes
Thursday, Feb 17th, 10:30pm
Love animation?
A Town Called Panic: It’s been called “Toy Story on Absinthe”. Enough said.
Directed by Stéphane Aubier & Vincent Patar 2009, Belgium
75 minutes
Saturday, Feb 19th, 12:00 PM
Need a good laugh?
Superhero Me: Like Supersize Mebut substitute McDonald’s for Superheroes and dumb Americans for dumb Brits.
Directed by Steve Sale 2010, UK
84 minutes
Thursday, Feb 17th, 10:30pm
Love to be scared?
Let The Right One In: A vampire child gets revenge on bullies (I couldn’t even finish the trailor).
Directed by Tomas Alfredson 2008, Sweden
115 minutes ** Rated R**
Saturday, Feb 19th, 10:00 PM
Want something heart-warming?
The Color of Paradise: See the world through the eyes of a blind boy.
Directed by Majid Majidi 1999, Iran
90 minutes
Sunday, Feb 20th 4:00 PM
Want a little bit of everything?
Home: An artsy environmentally-conscious film shot by an aerial photographer and narrated by former W&M theater major, Glenn Close.
Directed by Yann Arthus-Bertrand 2009, France
118 minutes
Friday, Feb 18th, 7:00 PM