What's On
s-yéwyáw: Awaken
In this poignant collaborative project, a trio of Indigenous west coast changemakers from the Nlaka'pamux, shíshálh and the Secwépemc Nations are learning and documenting the traditional cultural teachings and legacies of their Elders.
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
"Last time, we broke out of a chicken farm. Well, this time, we're breaking in!" announces Ginger, and break in they do, though Fun Land Farms seems like an impreggnable fortress to our plucky cluckers.
The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan
D'Artagnan arrives in Paris trying to find his attackers after being left for dead, which leads him to a real war where the future of France is at stake. He aligns himself with Athos, Porthos and Aramis, three musketeers of the King.
The Wind Rises
Miyazaki's first "retirement" film is inspired by the life of Jiro Horikoshi, a young man much like the filmmaker, who grew up to be a designer and engineer, and who is best known for the "Zero" fighter plane, a masterpiece of aerodynamics.
Isabel Leong's Ghibli Jazz Orchestra Performs the Music of Joe Hisaishi
Groove to the sounds of Ghibli! Isabel Leong's Ghibli Jazz Orchestra is composed of musicians who share a love of Studio Ghibli films, video games, and anime. Their arrangements draw inspiration from big band, wind ensemble and orchestral music.
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
Discovered inside a stalk of bamboo, a tiny girl lights up the life of a childless woodcutter and his wife – even if they're a little perplexed by the lightning speed with which this magical new-born begins to crawl, walk, and talk.
When Marnie Was There
A delicate, heartwarming story of a lonely child and the mysterious new friend she meets from across the bay... "Timeless... bursting with colour and detail... it arrives like a classic heirloom uncovered and restored for contemporary eyes." Variety
Earwig and the Witch
Earwig has no idea that her mother had magical powers. Her life changes dramatically when a strange couple takes her in, and she is forced to live with a selfish witch. The headstrong young girl discovers a world of spells and potions.
Once Within a Time
Once upon a time... At 83 years young, Godfrey Reggio (Koyaanisqatsi) teams up with composer and longtime collaborator Philip Glass and editor Jon Kane for this unique film, a non-narrative fairy tale that takes the feverish pulse of the modern world. All proceeds of this event will be donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Disney's first and purest feature film, adapted from the Brothers Grimm: a beautiful princess, the jealous stepmother who plans to have her murdered in the woods, and the homely refuge she finds there.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) © 1937 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.
Wolfwalkers
In a time of magic, a young apprentice, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father, a hunter, to wipe out the last wolf pack. While exploring, Robyn befriends a sprite like girl, Mebh... Another gem from the director of Song of the Sea.
Blancanieves
In this brilliant retake on the Grimm fairytale, Blancanieves (Snow White) escapes her wicked stepmother to become a famous matador. Propelled by the Flamenco rhythms of Alfonso de Villalonga's score, this is one tribute to silent film that has the verve and passion of a musical.