Tales of the Night - 3D (2012) Directed by Michel Ocelot Saturday - February 9 - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday - February 12 - 7:00 p.m. l Tales of the Night weaves together six exotic fables that unfold in unique locales - Tibet, medieval Europe, an Aztec kingdom, the African plains, and even the Land of the Dead. Michel Ocelot (Azur & Asmar) blends history with fairytale as viewers are whisked off to enchanted lands full of dragons, werewolves, captive princesses, sorcerers, and enormous talking bees - and each fable ends with its own ironic twist. The film uses silhouetted characters set against exquisitely detailed backgrounds bursting with color. French language with English subtitles. (2K DCP – 3D. 84 min. Ages 6 & up.) l This screening is $3 for IU Bloomington students and $6 for all other patrons. Thief of Bagdad (1924) Directed by Raoul Walsh Saturday - March 9 - 3:00 p.m. Thief of Bagdad, adapted from One Thousand and One Nights, is one of the most lavish fantasy movies ever made. It tells the story of a thief named Ahmed (Douglas Fairbanks) who falls in love with the daughter of the Caliph of Bagdad and vows to win her heart. William Cameron Menzies’s spectacular production design and special effects give provide massive Arabian sets, flying carpet rides, magic ropes, a winged steed and fire-breathing dragons. The film is a marvel, even by today’s standards. This new DCP restoration features a magnificent score from Carl Davis (Napoleon) conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra. (2K DCP. 149 min. Ages 6 & up.) Ponyo (2009) Directed by Hayao Miyazaki Saturday - April 6 - 3:00 p.m. Perfect for audiences of all ages, Ponyo centers on the friendship between five-year-old Sosuke and a magical goldfish named Ponyo, the young daughter of a sorcerer father and a sea-goddess mother. After a chance encounter, Ponyo yearns to become a human so she can be with Sosuke. As to be expected with Miyazaki, the film is awash in pure unbridled imagination and visual wonder — but it is the tender love, humor, and devotion exhibited by Ponyo and Sosuke that form the emotional heart of the film. (35mm. 101 min. Not rated.) Screenings are free for children 12 and under, $3 for all others, unless noted. 48 CINEkids Tickets: (812) 855-1103