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They Shot the Piano Player

Animation Art, Music & Photography Documentary Human Rights & Social Justice

The fate of a prodigious Brazilian samba pianist murdered in Argentina in 1976 fuels this animated docu-fiction from the team who gave us the Academy Award-nominee Chico & Rita. Jeff Goldblum voices the writer who digs into Francisco Tenório Jr's story.

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3:15 pm
Fri Sep 29
Vancouver Playhouse
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9:15 pm
Mon Oct 02
Park Theatre
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3:15 pm
Wed Oct 04
Vancouver Playhouse
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On the Go

Action & Suspense Art, Music & Photography Comedy LGBTQIA2S+ Romance Women Directors

Questioning her desire to have a child, a mid-thirties woman embarks on a road trip with her best friend, who is working through his own commitment issues. Their journey turns into a whirlwind of roadside drama and unexpected self-discoveries.

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4:00 pm
Sat Sep 30
The Cinematheque
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6:15 pm
Mon Oct 02
The Cinematheque
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Robot Dreams

Animation Comedy Drama

Living a solitary existence in Manhattan, Dog is tired of being alone, and builds his own friend: Robot. Their friendship blooms while exploring 1980s New York. This enchanting 2D animation brims with love, loss, and friendship.

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6:00 pm
Mon Oct 02
The Rio Theatre
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3:45 pm
Sat Oct 07
International Village 9
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The Wait

Action & Suspense Drama

On the brink of destitution, a gamekeeper on a remote ranch in southern Spain takes a bribe from a hunting party. When (inevitably) this leads to tragedy, Eladio's world falls apart, as unnatural forces extract a terrible price.

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9:15 pm
Sat Oct 07
International Village 10
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3:30 pm
Sun Oct 08
The Rio Theatre
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