Vancouver International Film Festival 2019 “We Are Not Princesses” – a review
“We Are Not Princesses”, an NFB documentary dedicated “to all displaced persons”, offers an unflinching opportunity to see into the lives of a group of women from Syria.
“We Are Not Princesses”, an NFB documentary dedicated “to all displaced persons”, offers an unflinching opportunity to see into the lives of a group of women from Syria.
“Scheme Birds” is a beautifully crafted film. The intimacy with which Gemma allows her life to be shared is powerful; viewers feel what she feels and hope along with her that the next chapters of her life bring her the fulfillment she deserves.
Now in its 19th year of celebrating culturally rich works in comedy, music, theatre and dance, the Chutzpah! Festival has established a reputation for presenting Vancouver audiences with new and exciting, critically acclaimed artists from all over the world.
Canadian feature films at this year’s Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) celebrate an expanded range of voices, perspectives, and narratives relating to the diverse experiences that make up the fabric of modern Canada.
The Lake / n’-ha-a-itk will be the first and only Canadian opera on film. Greatly expanding the scope and reach of the 2014 live production, The Lake / n’-ha-a-itk film incorporates segments about the ongoing collaboration between Astrolabe Musik Theatre and Westbank First Nation.
L’Afrique, c’est chic ! Celebrating Black History Month, DJ Marc Fournier & master drummer Yoro Noukoussi
IHOP® Restaurants throughout Canada are celebrating the release of 20th Century Fox’s latest family adventure film “The Kid Who Would Be King” with new whimsical Kids’ menu items inspired by the movie and adding new augmented reality elements and games to IHOP’s Pancake SquadTM App that bring the film to life in the restaurant, day and knight.
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival (PuSh Festival) celebrates its milestone 15th annual edition, January 17 to February 3, 2019, at various venues across the Lower Mainland. Featuring 26 works from 24 companies from 13 countries — including six world premieres — this extraordinary showcase of visionary collaboration and risk-taking is a highlight of the city’s cultural calendar.
Electric Company Theatre, in association with Banff Centre for Art and Creativity and BMO, presents the world premiere of Siminovitch prize-winning playwright Daniel Brooks’ provocative new work, The Full Light of Day, from January 7–12, 2019 at the Vancouver Playhouse.
Join us at the Rio Theatre for director Jason Wise’s latest entry into his highly acclaimed wine documentary series – SOMM 3 on Tuesday, November 20.