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
http://www.fresnofilmworks.org/trailers/opal_480x272.flvSynopsis
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
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