By Geoff Webb Set in medieval Japan and centred around the story a devout monk with a painfully ironic curse, Norihoro Niwatsukino’s curious debut feature Suffering of Ninko (Ninkô no junan) has all the hallmarks of a traditional Japanese ghost story: A troubled yet likeable hero haunted by a mysterious curse; a charming yet unruly … Continue reading
Tuesday, January 19 7pm CINEMA SALON: Imitation of Life with Bob Rennie After a brief hiatus, Vancity Theatre’s longest running series, Cinema Salon, returns in a new quarterly slot, beginning January 19, 2016. Produced and presented by Melanie Friesen, Cinema Salon brings an outstanding member of the community to introduce his/her favourite film. The evening includes … Continue reading
Some of the most enchanting footage of Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words was shot by Bergman herself, or by friends and family filming her with the 16mm camera she liked to carry wherever she went. Still, nothing in Stig Björkman’s invaluable documentary can match the serene, silent images of Bergman’s first Hollywood screen test. … Continue reading
Helping youth see the world in a different way, great film can foster imaginations, inspire, educate and entertain. The Vancity Theatre presents some of the best independent cinema from around the world. Continue reading
We know, we know, it’s still November…BUT for those of you who are eager to get your Holiday gifting finished early, or for those of you who prefer to shop without risking the chance of a Holiday song getting stuck in your head – this one’s for you. The Membership Plus+ program allows film lovers an … Continue reading
Audiences are coming out in large numbers at VIFF and we’re comment cards for the Roger’s People’s Choice Award are flooding in. Here are just some of the amazing responses we have been recieving about films at VIFF so far! Victoria (Germany | DIR: Sebastian Schipper) Ice and the Sky (France | DIR: Luc Jacquet) I am Nojoom, … Continue reading
