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April 26, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Free
Viridian Event Center

Tumbleweeds Classic – Zip & Zap and the Marble Gang

Recommended for Ages 10 & Up

Originally played at Tumbleweeds in 2013. Naughty twins Zip & Zap are punished and sent to summer school at Hope, a strict re-education center run by Falconetti, who rules with a heavy hand and forbids all forms of recreation and entertainment. They form the Marble Gang, the children’s Resistance, in order to defy the evil headmaster. Guided by intelligence, bravery and unbreakable faith in friendship, they uncover a mysterious secret hidden deep within the school and end up having the most exciting adventure of their lives.

Subtitles will be read by voice actors at this screening for young audience members still learning to read. Listening devices will be provided.

For Fans of The Goonies, Denis the Menace, Spy Kids, Hook, The Mummy

Why We LOVE It: Sometimes a little good trouble is needed to stand up and fight against mean and corrupt bullies. Zip & Zap show that solving the mystery of their school helps everyone have more joy and freedom.

Content Advisory: The film has moments of very mild language and punishment of kids that may not be suitable for all viewers.

Directed by: Oskar Santos
Runtime: 97 minutes
Year: 2013
Country: Spain
Rating: Not Rated
Language: Spanish
Subtitles: English
Cast: Javier Gutiérrez, Raúl Rivas, Daniel Cerezo

Honors:

Nominated, CEC Award for Best Screenplay, Adapted-2014 Cinema Circle Awards, Spain
Nominated, Goya for Best Production Manager-2014 Goya Awards
Nominated, Goya for Best Adapted Screenplay-2014 Goya Awards
Nominated, Goya for Best Production Design-2014 Goya Awards
Nominated, Goya for Best Special Effects-2014 Goya Awards

Awards

Films4Families Youth Special Jury Award-2014 Seattle International Film Festival

Official Selection:

2014 Seattle International Film Festival
2014 Provincetown International Film Festival
2014 Cucalorus Film Festival
2014 Edinburgh International Film Festival
2014 Jerusalem Film Festival
2014 Sarajevo Film Festival
2014 Zurich Film Festival
2015 Schlingel Film Festival
2013 Tumbleweeds Film Festival for Kids
2013 Toronto International Film Festival
2013 Donostia-San Sebastián International Film Festival

April 26, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Free
Viridian Event Center

Whether you love to watch films, want to explore the hands on activities at the Clubhouse, or do both, a day pass is your access to the Festival!

Each day pass includes the following perks: In-person films on a first come, first served basis

  • Clubhouse activities.
  • Free UTA transit to the Festival at Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center in Taylorsville
 

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