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VIFF 2019: As the Curtain Draws
By Paula Lindner It has been an amazing first thirteen days of the 38th edition of the Vancouver International Film Festival, and now is your last chance to see some amazing World Cinema on the big screen. Some films that VIFF brings to the West Coast may never be accessible in Lower Mainland theatres again, … Continue reading
Like4Like: VIFF Film Recommendations Based on Your Favourite Content
With so many exciting films available to watch at this year’s VIFF, it can be a little intimidating to narrow your choices. That’s why we’re here! We’ve matched some of our upcoming featured titles with other content from various mediums in the hopes that you’ll find one to your taste and shed some light on … Continue reading
Female Filmmakers at VIFF 2019
While women have occupied the silver screen since the dawn of cinema, female filmmakers have largely been underrepresented in the film industry. From the Silent Era with Alice Guy-Blaché — believed to be the first female film director with her 1896 feature, La Fée aux Choux; to Dorothy Arzner in the Classical Hollywood Era, a period plagued by … Continue reading
Canadian Premieres at VIFF 2019
With a slate full of exciting titles coming to VIFF, a number of films are celebrating their Canadian premiere at this very festival! Here are some of the films with upcoming Canadian Premieres at VIFF, each in this list representing each feature stream presented at this year’s festival. The list extends far beyond these five … Continue reading
LGBTQ Films at VIFF 2019
Although it is perhaps a disservice to classify a film merely as LGBTQ in genre, the label carries power and an indication of a meaningful story. This year, VIFF is featuring a wide array of films that portray diverse stories of different genders and sexualities. Films that incorporate the experiences of LGBT+ voices can result … Continue reading
VIFF 2019: Beyond the Iron Curtain
With almost 30 years having passed since the fall of the Iron Curtain, our collective memory may be starting to fade but its impact can still be witnessed through the lens of films coming from many Eastern European countries. From stories of modern oppression, echoes of bygone wars, and the tenacity of survival, VIFF’s World … Continue reading
