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Prosecution

Dir. Faraz Shariat
113 min

When a young German prosecutor of Korean origin is attacked, she suspects a racist conspiracy and pursues the truth in defiance of her superiors. Prosecution is a film for our moment: a thriller that confronts the far-right head-on.

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8:30 pm
Wed Oct 07
The Cinematheque
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10:30 am
Thu Oct 08
International Village 8
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Lust

Dir. Ralitza Petrova
77 min

Ralitza Petrova follows her Golden Leopard–winning debut with an emotionally textured drama about a middle-aged prison psychologist whose carefully managed routine unravels when she must travel to Bulgaria to settle her late, estranged father’s affairs.

Image: © Aporia Filmworks_Screening Emotions

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8:30 pm
Wed Oct 07
VIFF Centre - VIFF Cinema
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6:30 pm
Thu Oct 08
The Cinematheque
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The Difficult Bride

Dir. Rubaiyat Hossain
87 min

The Difficult Bride follows Zaineen, a young woman preparing for her marriage. Through a blend of feminist social commentary, psychological horror, and surreal imagery, the film explores female desire, fear, and the weight of societal expectations.

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3:15 pm
Thu Oct 08
Lindsay Family Stage at Granville Island
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9:15 pm
Sat Oct 10
International Village 9
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Nitassinan

Dir. Joséphine Bacon, Kim O'Bomsawin
78 min

Innu poet Joséphine Bacon and filmmaker Kim O’Bomsawin weave poetry and observation in Nitassinan, a lyrical portrait of the Innu people’s enduring bond with their ancestral land.

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5:30 pm
Thu Oct 08
SFU Woodwards
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2:30 pm
Fri Oct 09
International Village 9
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Queen at Sea

Dir. Lance Hammer
121 min

An academic is pitted against her stepfather in a moral crisis over the care of her mother, who lives with dementia. Winner of the Silver Bear Jury Prize and Silver Bear for Best Supporting Performance at the 2026 Berlinale.

Image: © Seafaring

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5:45 pm
Thu Oct 08
Lindsay Family Stage at Granville Island
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11:15 am
Sun Oct 11
Vancouver Playhouse
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An Evening with Mark Mothersbaugh

75 min

Experience a one-night-only live performance with legendary composer and DEVO founder Mark Mothersbaugh, joined by an 11-piece ensemble, celebrating music from The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore, Thor: Ragnarok, The LEGO Movie, A Minecraft Movie, and more.

Image: © Randall Michelson

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6:00 pm
Thu Oct 08
Vancouver Playhouse
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Who Moves America

Dir. Yael Bridge
87 min

Who Moves America follows UPS teamsters through their 2023 contract negotiations. Director Yael Bridge turns meetings, rallies, votes, and everyday conversations into a clear-eyed portrait of solidarity and building power.

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6:00 pm
Thu Oct 08
Fifth Avenue Cinema - 19+ only
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1:30 pm
Fri Oct 09
International Village 10
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Tenor: My Name Is Pati

Dir. Rebecca Tansley
104 min

Exploring the humble origins of renowned Samoan opera singer Pene Pati, Tenor: My Name is Pati is a charming underdog story about devotion to music and pursuing your dreams.

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6:00 pm
Thu Oct 08
International Village 9
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10:30 am
Sun Oct 11
International Village 10
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Lifeline

Dir. Ilhan Abdullahi
77 min

When a Somali youth worker is assigned a high-stakes case, her professional responsibilities pull her back toward a community — and a past — she has worked to leave behind. Lifeline is an intimate exploration of belonging and responsibility.

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7:00 pm
Thu Oct 08
International Village 10
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4:30 pm
Sat Oct 10
International Village 8
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Let Them Be Seen

Dir. Nolitha Refilwe Mkulisi
74 min

Let Them Be Seen is an absurdist portrait of the town of Tapoleng in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, moving through churches, spaza shops, and a Jam Alley re-enactment to document a village reshaping faith and community in post-apartheid life.

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7:15 pm
Thu Oct 08
International Village 8
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11:30 am
Fri Oct 09
VIFF Centre - VIFF Cinema
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The Flight

Dir. Soran Mardookhi
97 min

The Flight follows three Iranian-Canadian families seeking justice after Flight PS752 was shot down, offering a compassionate and forceful tribute to grief, resilience, and community advocacy.

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8:15 pm
Thu Oct 08
SFU Woodwards
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3:45 pm
Sun Oct 11
Fifth Avenue Cinema - 19+ only
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I Plant My Hand in the Garden

Dir. Boris Hadžija, Hoda Taheri
83 min

Boris and Hoda, a newly married couple from Serbia and Iran, respectively, embark on a new chapter of their lives in Berlin. As they anticipate the birth of their child, they refuse to be defined by societal expectations.

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8:45 pm
Thu Oct 08
The Cinematheque
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4:00 pm
Fri Oct 09
The Cinematheque
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