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In this sly Spanish satire on moviemaking, actors, and egos, Antonio Banderas plays an international film star cast opposite a revered, and deeply self-serious stage thespian (Oscar Martínez) by arty, unorthodox director Lola Cuevas (Penélope Cruz).
Slash/Back
Sleepy Pangnirtung, Nunavut transforms into a battleground when Inuit teens confront shapeshifting alien invaders. Drawing from Hollywood classics and traditional Inuit stories, Slash/Back boasts a warrior spirit that's as endearing as it is indomitable.
National Indigenous History Month

We Are All Different
We Are All Different includes two programs of Indigenous shorts that explore heritage, lived experiences, relationships, and identity. Featuring Ajjigiingiluktaaqtugut, Tla-o-qui-aht Dugout Canoe, Hatha, chocolate, Indigenous Dads, and Kiri and the Girl. Each film is accompanied by an interview with its creator.

Slash/Back
Sleepy Pangnirtung, Nunavut transforms into a battleground as Inuit teens confront alien invaders who’ve slithered into the skins of local policemen and wildlife. Drawing from Hollywood classics and traditional Inuit stories, Nyla Innuksuk’s exuberant debut boasts a warrior spirit that’s as endearing as it is indomitable.
First Look Fridays
Enjoy $10 tickets + complimentary tea & coffee at the first Friday matinee of Benediction.
Benediction
The life of WWI poet Siegfried Sassoon is recalled in this intimate portrait by Terence Davies. Taking us from the battlefield, to gay romances, and to the sadness of youth recalled from a distance, Sassoon’s life is depicted with grace and sympathy.
Jury Prize for Best Screenplay, San Sebastian 2021
Friday, July 1 at 3pm
Official Competition
In this sly Spanish satire on moviemaking, actors, and egos, Antonio Banderas plays an international film star cast opposite a revered, and deeply self-serious stage thespian (Oscar Martínez) by arty, unorthodox director Lola Cuevas (Penélope Cruz).
Audience Award, VIFF 2021
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