Soulbright Movie Night | Moonrise Kingdom

Soulbright Movie Night | Moonrise Kingdom

JUL10

Friday, July 10

18:00 - 21:00

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La Luz ↗

Ubud

Event Information

This Friday, we will journey to a tiny island in New England, US, in 1965, where boy scouts roam through the wilderness, handwritten letters carry young romance, and childhood imagination turns the ordinary world into an adventure. This is where we meet Sam and Suzy, two lonely 12-year-olds who quietly feel out of place in the world around them. When the two suddenly run away together into the wilderness, their disappearance triggers a frantic search across the island by scouts, parents, and local authorities.
As the adults struggle to track them down, Sam and Suzy continue deeper into their own little world, finding comfort and understanding in each other along the way…

👦🏻💌👧Moonrise Kingdom (2012) 🧭🏕️🇺🇸

❤️ WHAT I LOVE about this film is just how playful and creative the filmmaking feels from beginning to end! With its picture book-like storytelling, meticulously composed cinematography, rhythmic editing, and carefully curated use of music, every scene feels handcrafted with imagination and precision. As Wes Anderson constantly moves through a wide variety of cinematic devices, including symmetrical compositions, dolly shots, split screens, and fast-paced montage sequences, even the film’s simple story feels vibrant, dynamic, and deeply captivating!

🔮And yet, beneath all of its highly stylized visuals and whimsical humor lies a surprisingly heartfelt emotional core. The story of two lonely 12-year-olds searching for understanding and connection feels sincere and deeply human, which is one reason the film became one of Wes Anderson’s most beloved works, and my favorite Wes Anderson Film!

🏆 Nominated for 1 Oscar and BAFTA for Best screenplay, and competed for Palme d’Or at Cannes, and won 36 awards worldwide!

It’s playful and quirky, charming and whimsical, yet deeply heartfelt at its core. Don’t miss this meticulously crafted masterpiece on our BIG SCREEN!

✨ After the film, let’s engage in a friendly discussion to share thoughts, learn from each other, and make new friends!