2009 San Diego International Children’s Film Festival

Chinese Film Section Schedule

Screen Location: Museum of Photographic Arts, Balboa Park, San Diego California, USA

FREE ADMISSION—PRE-arrangement needed  via tel: 310-541-8040; Infor@maeya.org

Friday, July 31

10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

“Oriental King Lion”

Wang, Xiaomin

Orphans and disabled children in a small village learn confidence and self-respect through a martial-arts competition and a performance of the ancient Lion Dance. (93:00) (China)

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

“Close Touch to Crocodile”

Lu, Jianguang

Village children join together to protect the Yangtze crocodile. (92:00) (China)

1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

“King of GO-Chess and his Son”

Zhou, Wei

A father and son bond when they share their love of the competitive game GO-chess, embarking on a poignant and emotional journey. (93:00) (China)

2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

“Apology”

Wei, Xiaotong

A troubled city boy attends a prestigious private school in the mountains, challenging the traditional headmaster. Along the way, both learn valuable lessons. (94:00) (China)

Saturday, Aug. 1

10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

“Crane Ballad”

Lin, Luoping

A teacher and villagers combine talents to save the nearly extinct Chinese red-crowned crane. (92:00) (China)

Sunday, Aug. 2

10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

“Magical Tortoise”

Li Hong

A fourth-grade student enlists the help of a magical tortoise to fulfill his dreams and help others. (87:00) (China)

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

“Toy Train”

Zheng, Xu

Two 10-year-old boys attempt to overcome the conflict caused by a toy train, hoping to be good friends forever. (95:00) (China)

Monday, Aug. 3

10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

“I Wanna Be a Star”

Chen, Jun

Three elementary school students undertake an incredible journey in their quest to become acting and singing stars. (84:00) (China)

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

“A Friend from the Ocean”

Qian Xiaohong

A 10-year-old boy lives with his grandfather at Marine World while his parents are on Arctic expeditions. (80:00) (China)

1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

“Four Little Shao Lin GongFu Stars”

Zhu, ZhaoWei

Four 10-year-old children build character and strength through the ancient martial art WuShu. (94:00) (China)

2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

“Invisible Wings”

Feng, Zhenzhi

After an accident, a girl rebuilds her life by learning to write again and becoming a disabled swimming competitior. (93:00) (China)