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Nesting

Dir. Chloé Cinq-Mars
101 min

Adjusting to her new life as a mother after the traumatic birth of her son, Pénélope witnesses a violent robbery that triggers visions of her sister’s death. Chloé Cinq-Mars’s debut feature is a tense psychological thriller exploring postpartum depression.

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6:15 pm
Fri Oct 10
International Village 8
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3:00 pm
Sun Oct 12
Alliance Francaise
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Wilfred Buck's Star Stories Live With Wilfred Buck and Lisa Jackson

90 min

Join renowned Ininew (Cree) astronomer, star knowledge keeper, and author Wilfred Buck for Star Stories: a cosmic journey into teachings and tellings of the northern night sky, narrated live by Buck, and in conversation with co-director Lisa Jackson.

Image: Courtesy of Door Number 3 Productions

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6:30 pm
Fri Oct 10
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
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9: The scary one

Dir. Various
112 min

Shorts from: Canada, Korea, Romania, USA.

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8:30 pm
Fri Oct 10
International Village 7
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3:00 pm
Sat Oct 11
International Village 7
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Follies

Dir. Eric K. Boulianne
101 min

After two kids and 16 years of marriage, François and Julie decide to open up their relationship in a bid to rekindle their dwindling sex life. A painfully hilarious and brutally honest depiction of love, sex, and intimacy.

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9:15 pm
Fri Oct 10
International Village 9
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3:15 pm
Sat Oct 11
The Rio Theatre
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Wind, Talk to Me

Dir. Stefan Djordjevic
100 min

In this quietly affecting, deeply personal debut, Stefan Djordjevic subtly but notably occupies both sides of the camera, painting a delicate portrait of a young man processing the loss of his mother.

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12:30 pm
Sat Oct 11
VIFF Centre - VIFF Cinema
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8:30 pm
Sun Oct 12
The Cinematheque
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Reshaping Storytelling With Zacharias Kunuk, Director

90 min

Join us for an intimate conversation with legendary Inuk filmmaker Zacharias Kunuk, whose masterpiece Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner won the Caméra d'Or at Cannes and helped pave the way for more authentic voices in cinema.

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1:00 pm
Sat Oct 11
SFU Woodwards
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Closing Gala: Köln 75 With Live Performance by Chris Gestrin

Dir. Ido Fluk
155 min

Experience the transcendent power of music: Vancouver pianist Chris Gestrin performs a set of Keith Jarrett-inspired music to accompany Köln 75, which tells the story of Jarrett’s iconic concert, which became the best-selling solo album in jazz history.

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6:00 pm
Sat Oct 11
Vancouver Playhouse
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Bringing Monsters to Life With VFX Supervisor Dennis Berardi, Frankenstein

90 min

While classic creatures remain timeless, modern audiences demand something that feels authentically alive. VFX supervisor Dennis Berardi is a master of balancing practical artistry with digital innovation.

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6:30 pm
Sat Oct 11
Annex
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10: The new socialism; ceasefire now!

Dir. Various
114 min

Shorts from: Belgium, Canada, China, India, Myanmar, UK.

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9:00 pm
Sat Oct 11
International Village 7
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3:00 pm
Sun Oct 12
International Village 7
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