3rd Annual Fresno Film Festival
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
April 13-15 2007

Opal Dream
Saturday, April 14, 2007
11am
The Tower Theatre
815 E. Olive Avenue, Fresno (map)

Tickets:
General Admission – $10
Students and Seniors – $8
Children under 14 – $5

“With its lessons of faith, family loyalty and the power of the imagination, [Opal Dream] is one of the rare non-animated films parents can take their children to see.”
— Teresa Budasi, Chicago Sun-Times

“Opal Dream is a worthwhile family film, graced with an ambivalent, bittersweet ending and just the right touch of cinematic poetry turning on the gemstone in its title.”
— Sid Smith, Chicago Tribune

“It's tear-jerker material but ends up being quite touching, and it's a good choice for family viewing.”
— Walter V. Addiego, San Francisco Chronicle

Watch the Trailer

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Synopsis

The touching story of a young girl whose unshakable faith in her two imaginary friends resonates through her small hometown in the Australian Outback. Based on the novel Pobby and Dingham, the film celebrates tolerance and the transformative power of the imagination.

Directed by Peter Cattaneo
Australia/UK, 2005
Rated PG, 86 min., 35mm

Short Film

The Little Matchgirl From Walt Disney Pictures, a tale about a poor young girl who finds visions of happiness in the fiery flames of the matches that she lights to keep warm. Unlike most Disney adaptations, The Little Matchgirl does not compromise the integrity of the Hans Christian Andersen story on which it is based. Oscar nominee for Best Animated Short. Directed by Roger Allers and produced by Don Hahn USA, 2006; 7 min., video

Advance tickets may be purchased at the following locations:
• WineStyles in Fig Garden Village Shopping Center
• The Movies, located at 1435 N. Van Ness
• The Tower Theatre Box Office
• all TicketMaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com or at 485-TIXS

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