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April 20, 2024 at 6:45 pm
Free
Viridian Event Center

Dancing Queen

A 12-year-old girl falls in love with a famous dancer who moves to her town, and auditions for his crew – despite the fact that she cannot dance.

For Fans of Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Billy Elliot, Akeelah and the Bee, Rudy

Why We LOVE It: Mina for President! If you have ever felt a little awkward, a little uncool, but you know you’ve got talents and dreams and joy to share, this is your movie. You will want to film a synchronized dance TikTok with friends after watching this film (and if you do, tag #TWDS24!)

Directed by: Aurora Gossé
Runtime: 90 minutes
Year: 2023
Country: Norway
Rating: Not Rated
Language: Norwegian
Subtitles: English
Cast: Liv Elvira Kippersund Larsson, Anders Baasmo, Andrea Bræin Hovig, Anne Marit Jacobsen, Cengiz Al, Frida Ånnevik
Captions: Yes
Film format: Digital

Awards

Children’s Jury Special Award-2023 Chicago International Children’s Film Festival
Best Feature Film-2023 Salam International Youth Film Festival

Official Selection:

2024 Palm Springs International Film Festival
2023 Berlinale
2023 Chicago International Children’s Film Festival

April 20, 2024 at 6:45 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
 

Each member of your group needs a pass to access Tumbleweeds. Workshops require additional registration and fee. 

Choose a Saturday day pass, a Sunday day pass, or both! 

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