Kids Screenings

Family Flicks Film Series: The Adventures of Prince Achmed

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Co-presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive

Recommended for ages 7+

In this enchanting fairy tale based on The Arabian Nights, a flying horse takes Prince Achmed on a magical adventure to faraway lands, where he befriends a witch, falls in love with a beautiful princess, and defeats a scheming sorcerer. (Germany, 1926. DIR: L. Reiniger 35mm, b/w with color tinting, silent w/ Eng subtitles, 65 min.)

Preceded by:
Papageno
Lotte Reiniger’s fanciful animated adaptation of Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute. (Germany, 1935, DIR: L. Reiniger, 16mm, b/w, 11 min.)

Clip from The Adventures of Prince Achmed

 

The Family Flicks Film Series is copresented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Matinee screenings for families and film buffs, featuring new and classic films from around the world.  

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Ticketing: Admission is free. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis.

Parking: Valet parking is available on Lindbrook Drive for $10 cash only. Self-parking is available under the museum for an $8 flat rate.

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The Hammer is dedicated to providing a comfortable and engaging experience for all ages. Children under 12 are welcome to visit with adult companions.

Hammer Kids and Family Flicks are made possible, in part, through the generosity of supporters and friends of the Hammer Museum’s Kids’ Art Museum Project (K.A.M.P.), a family fundraiser. Additional support is provided by the Westwood Neighborhood Council.