Photo: Abou Sangaré as Souleymane, in Souleymane’s Story (Credit: Pyramide Distribution)

Belmont World Film is presenting two “buzz-worthy” films as part of its 23rd International Film Series FREEDOM ON FILM during World Refugee Awareness Month. The films will be screened on Monday, June 9 and 16.

Souleymane’s Story: The film is currently in release in Europe, but the only place you can see it in the US is at our screening on New England premiere, Monday, June 9, 7:30 PM at West Newton Cinema. A young immigrant from Guinea (Abou Sangaré) navigates the streets of Paris as a food delivery cyclist while striving to secure legal residency. With only two days to prepare for a critical asylum interview, he must balance the demands of his precarious job and the challenges of his uncertain status. This “storied” film won two awards at the Cannes Film Festival and four Cesar Awards, the French equivalent of the Oscars. Buy advanced tickets for Souleymane’s Story here.

Under the Volcano: New England premiere on Monday, June 16, 7:30 PM at West Newton Cinema. While enjoying the final day of their vacation in Tenerife, Spain, a blended Ukrainian family’s world is upended when news breaks of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, rendering their return to Kyiv impossible. Stranded on the island, they must navigate feelings of isolation, fear, and uncertainty, all while confronting the evolving dynamics within their family.

Belmont World Film is proud to partner with First Aid of the Soul, an organization providing accessible psychological support services to Ukrainians affected by the war. The NGO is hosting an optional pre-film reception from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. in the theater mezzanine, learn more about the impact of First Aid of the Soul’s work. All proceeds directly supporting their critical mental health work.

Patrons can either purchase tickets for the screening only or for both the reception and the screening. BWF encourage you to consider attending the reception in support of this incredibly worthy cause (the screening ticket is included in the cost of the reception). 

Buy advanced tickets for Under the Volcano here

Individual Tickets are

• $14 per ticket in advance (no fees)
• $16 at the door (with cash or check)