What's On
So Surreal: Behind the Masks
In the early 20th century many traditional Indigenous masks ended up in Europe, in museums and art collections, and, as this entertaining doc reveals, in the hands of surrealist artists like Max Ernst, André Breton, and Joan Miró...
There, There
An elderly Nova Scotian woman struggling with dementia and her lonely, pregnant caretaker leave an indelible impression on each other in Heather Young’s sophomore feature drama, an endearing and bittersweet portrait of two women overlooked by society.
Making It Epic with Production Designer Colin Gibson
Academy Award winning production designer Colin Gibson has been the architect of the end of the world. Join us for a dynamic conversation with Gibson as he takes us through his craft and the process of collaboration in creating these unforgettable worlds.
VIFF Short Forum 3
Shorts from Canada, Hungary, Iran, Japan, Macau, Taiwan, and USA.
The Girl With the Needle
A young seamstress finds herself abandoned and pregnant in post-WWI Copenhagen. With few options, she turns to a candy shop owner who offers special services to women in need, but who is not quite what she seems. True crime with an expressionist touch.
Vision and Voice with Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw
Autumn Durald Arkapaw is one of cinematography’s most exciting contemporary voices. Join us as Autumn shares how she carved her path in a highly competitive, male-dominated industry while maintaining her keen aesthetic vision.
Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts
In the deserted hills of an Indonesian island, a young widow is raped and robbed. In defending herself, Marlina kills several of the attacking gang, then sets out to find justice. Surya's spectacular revenge movie coopts western tropes to feminist ends.
