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The Neverending Story

(Wolfgang Petersen, 1984)

35MM Print

Under a starry sky, a young boy stands in front of a large, white mystical creature that resembles both a dragon and a shaggy dog. 
Dec 08, 2023 7:00 PM
Film/Video Theater

$3 for all audiences with ticket

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Experience this 1980s family fantasy classic about the magic of books on the big screen in 35mm!

A young book-loving boy, Bastian, disregards a warning about reading a book called The Neverending Story and finds himself so absorbed in the story that he begins to affect the events of the book. In the story, a boy warrior, Atreyu, befriends a flying dragon during his quest to save the kingdom of Fantasia from an evil force called the Nothing. Filled with colorful characters, magical creatures, and fantastic special effects, the film is an ode to the power of books and the force of children’s imaginations. (94 mins., 35mm) 

Rated PG, recommended for ages eight and up. Content advisory: children embark on a perilous adventure; combat depicted; bullying; injury to an animal.

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IMAGE CAPTION 
The Neverending Story, courtesy of Warner Bros.

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Zoom: Family Film and Book Festival is presented in partnership with Columbus City Schools Pathway Express.

FILM/VIDEO PROGRAMS MADE POSSIBLE BY
National Endowment for the Arts
Ohio Humanities

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY
Rohauer Collection Foundation

WEXNER CENTER PROGRAMS MADE POSSIBLE BY
Ohio Department of Development
Greater Columbus Arts Council
The Wexner Family
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Ohio Arts Council
CampusParc
Ohio State’s Global Arts + Humanities Discovery Theme
The Columbus Foundation
Nationwide Foundation
Vorys, Sater, Seymour, and Pease

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY
Mike and Paige Crane
Axium Packaging
Nancy Kramer
Ohio State Energy Partners
Ohio History Fund/Ohio History Connection
Larry and Donna James
Bruce and Joy Soll
Jones Day
Alex and Renée Shumate

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Past Film/Video

The Neverending Story

Dec 08, 2023 7:00 PM EST
Film/Video Theater

$3 for all audiences with ticket

ACCESSIBILITY
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you have questions about accessibility or require an accommodation such as CART captioning or ASL interpretation to participate in this event, please email accessibility@wexarts.org or call (614) 688-3890. Requests made by two weeks in advance will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the Wexner Center for the Arts will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.

Become a Member