Fourteen-year-old Laura Dekker of Denmark set out on a two-year voyage and became the youngest person to sail around the world alone. The voyage was proceeded by a year-long battle with Dutch authorities who argued Dekker was not old enough to make the journey alone. Her adventure, recorded by Dekker during the voyage, is chronicled in Jillian Schlesinger's new film, “Maidentrip.”

“Maidentrip” is rated PG. Screenings are on Wednesday, March 5 and Thursday, March 6 at 7 p.m

Based on the 1853 memoir by Solomon Northup, “12 Years a Slave” is the story a New York State-born free black man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. In 1841. Northrup was sold into slavery and forced to work on plantations in the state of Louisiana for 12 years before his release.

“12 Years a Slave” (rated R), has received wide critical recognition, including the Golden Globe award for “Best Motion Picture, Drama”, and three Academy Awards, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress for Lupita Nyong’o. The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Paul Giamatti, Sarah Paulson, Brad Pitt, Alfre Woodard and Nyong'o.

“12 Years a Slave” is rated R. The film plays Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 9 at 3 p.m.

Once upon a time, in a story told through the eyes of a village boy during World War II, somewhere in Nazi occupied Romania, a night of comic misadventures ensues when a dead soldier is discovered. The German authorities demand that the perpetrator must be identified or the town leaders will be shot the following morning. Led by Father Johanis (Harvey Keitel), the town leaders' salvation seems to be in convincing the town “fool,” Ipu (Gérard Depardieu), to agree to confess, and save them all with his sacrifice. The comedy explores the darker side of human nature and, as all parties race toward the deadline, one cannot help but wonder who, in fact, is the actual “fool.”

“A Farewell to Fools” is PG13. This film, based on a screenplay by Romanian screenwriter Titus Popovici, plays Wednesday, March 12 and Thursday, March 13 at 7 p.m.

Theatre memberships, renewals and screen ads help the theatre stay open offseason. Members receive $2 ticket discounts each visit to the theatre. Businesses sponsoring screen ads (a tax deductible business expense), receive free membership. Further information is available in the lobby, or at www.harbortheatre.net.

The theatre is also available for parties and special events.

Visit the theatre on Facebook or call the 24-hour movie phone: 207-633-0438. The Harbor Theatre is located at the junction of Routes 27 & 96 in Boothbay Harbor, in the shopping mall across from Hannaford.