Event Type: Screening

“A staggering ensemble cast led by Rooney Mara, Jessie Buckley, and Claire Foy power a surprisingly hopeful story of a religious colony in crisis.” – David Ehrlich, IndieWire “Sarah Polley adapts Miriam Toews’s novel into a timely political parable with a stellar ensemble cast.” – A.O. Scott, The New York Times Based on the best-selling … Read more

“The rich textures and palette of 16mm film capture the idyllic beauty of the region while also unearthing its potential as a setting for a fever dream — bringing to mind the pastoral beauty and mythic qualities played by the prairies in Terrence Malick’s Days of Heaven.” – Ravi Srinivasan, TIFF In writer-director Sophie Jarvis’ … Read more

Come relive childhood wonderment with this wild, imaginative adaptation of Roald Dahl’s essential novel that remains a childhood classic to this day. When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum) seeks the priceless … Read more

Laure Calamy, Olivia Côte and Kristin Scott Thomas star in this wildly entertaining new comedy from writer/director Marc Fitoussi (Folies Bergère, Call My Agent!) about estranged childhood friends who tentatively reunite for a trip to the Greek Islands. Recently divorced, and watching helplessly as her only son leaves home, Blandine (Côte) is struggling to find … Read more

“A stellar specimen of commedia all’italiana by a true maestro of the form…pulsates with the breathlessness and disorientation of a country simultaneously grappling with the past and speeding toward a confusing future…belongs in the company of Fellini’s La Dolce Vita and Risi’s Il Sorpasso. It also stands by itself as an exuberant bad time, a … Read more

Recently nominated for best international feature film at the 2023 Academy Awards. Set in 1981, “The Quiet Girl” tells the story of Cáit, a young girl who is sent away from her neglectful family to live with “her mother’s people”. Living with a middle-aged couple she has never met, Cáit keeps to herself. With the … Read more

In the archaeological find of a century, the remains of King Richard III — presumed scattered over 500 years ago — were discovered under a parking lot in Leicester in 2012. The search was spearheaded by amateur historian Philippa Langley, whose passion and unrelenting research were met with skepticism by the academic establishment. Directed by … Read more

“The Lost Weekend: A Love Story” explores the 18-month relationship (1973-1975) that John Lennon spent with May Pang, his Chinese American assistant turned lover (on Yoko Ono’s insistence). With May’s help, Lennon reunited with his son Julian and had his most artistically and commercially productive period post-Beatles — with the albums “Mind Games”, “Walls and … Read more

“Mysius takes concepts like identity, sexuality and mysticism and creates an intricate genre film that’s part time travel, part romance, and all heart.” – Valerie Complex, Deadline Hollywood Vicky has a mysterious gift: she can recreate any scent she comes across, even that of her beloved mother Joanne. When her estranged aunt suddenly returns to … Read more

“Raymond Chandler’s sentimental foolishness is the taking-off place for Robert Altman’s heady, whirling sideshow of a movie, set in the early-seventies L.A. of the stoned sensibility.” – Pauline Kael, The New Yorker Elliott Gould gives one of his best performances as quirky, mischievous Philip Marlowe in this fascinating and original send-up of Raymond Chandler’s classic … Read more

Easter is a day of celebration of resurrection, so we’re celebrating with one of our favourite rising from the dead films! With its hilarious send-up of the zombie movie genre, “Shaun of the Dead” delivers a gut-busting, bone-mashing good time. There comes a day in every man’s life when he has to get off the … Read more

“[Michelle Williams], in her fourth film with Reichardt (and their best since “Wendy and Lucy”), gives a deceptively quiet performance as a sculptor trying to let life — and the real world — in.” – Owen Gleiberman, Variety Directed by Kelly Reichardt (“First Cow”, “Certain Women”) and starring Academy Award nominees Michelle William and Hong … Read more

“[A]n affectionate, sharply-observed portrait of family life addressing wider issues of cultural identity, belonging and the challenges of the immigrant experience in 1990s Canada.” – ScreenDaily So-Young is a Korean single mother raising her adolescent son Dong-Hyun in the suburbs of Canada during the 90s. She is determined to provide a better life for him … Read more

A cinematic and musical odyssey that explores the remarkable relationship between humans and rivers. Throughout history, rivers have shaped our landscapes and our journeys; flowed through our cultures and dreams. “River” takes its audience on a journey through space and time; spanning six continents, and drawing on extraordinary contemporary cinematography, including satellite filming, the film … Read more

“A staggering masterwork that reveals itself unhurriedly, one permutation at a time… perhaps the only film this year in which every single scene and every line of dialogue within them feel absolutely indispensable.” – Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times Born in Seoul and raised by adoptive parents in France, 25-year-old Freddie (Park Ji-Min) impulsively decides … Read more

Established in 2011, the Festival makes a comeback to the big screen at ByTowne Cinema. Experience the Baltic and Nordic vibes in cinema from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. Presented in collaboration with the Embassies of the Baltic and Nordic nations. This is the true story of the meeting between Frost, … Read more

From the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of “Spirited Away”, and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes an epic masterpiece that has dazzled audiences worldwide with its breathtaking imagination, exhilarating battles, and deep humanity. While protecting his village from a rampaging boar-god, the young warrior Ashitaka becomes afflicted with a deadly curse. To find the cure … Read more

Bright Nights: Baltic and Nordic Film Festival4 April – 2 May 2023 Established in 2011, the Festival makes a comeback to the big screen at ByTowne Cinema. Experience the Baltic and Nordic vibes in cinema from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. Presented in collaboration with the Embassies of the Baltic and … Read more

Established in 2011, the Festival makes a comeback to the big screen at ByTowne Cinema. Experience the Baltic and Nordic vibes in cinema from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. Presented in collaboration with the Embassies of the Baltic and Nordic nations. In the first film of the trilogy, a famous knight … Read more

Set in the 1930s, “Mon Crime” (“The Crime is Mine”) follows Madeleine Verdier, a penniless actress accused of the murder of a famous producer. Thanks to a lawyer friend, she is acquitted on the grounds of self defense. Thus begins a life of glory and success, but the truth will be revealed… Directed by François … Read more

“In the eyes of cinephiles, remaking any film from Japanese giant Akira Kurosawa would be sheer blasphemy. But when captivating actor Bill Nighy is at the center of the story, his angelic smile and splendid vocals do more than win you over.” – Clayton Davis, Variety Living is the story of an ordinary man, reduced … Read more

“Few caper comedies have this much heart, and few romantic dramas offer such an appealingly nutty plot.” – Kyle Smith, The Wall Street Journal When Abel learns that his mother is about to marry a man in prison, he freaks out. With the help of his best friend, he’ll do whatever it takes to protect … Read more

Spend Easter weekend rocking out with Jesus and the gang! One show only! This bold interpretation of the hit rock opera and Broadway smash from Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, tells the story of Christ’s (Ted Neeley) final weeks through a series of dazzling songs, images and music. Nominated for an Academy Award for … Read more

Established in 2011, the Festival makes a comeback to the big screen at ByTowne Cinema. Experience the Baltic and Nordic vibes in cinema from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. Presented in collaboration with the Embassies of the Baltic and Nordic nations. Maria comes back to her former life after checking herself … Read more

‘The frame moves slowly, if at all, but it always brims with physical and emotional energy; in “Joyland,” there’s always something in the ether, whether embodied by dazzling displays of light as characters move across stages and club floors, or by breathtaking silences as they begin to figure each other out, and figure out themselves.” … Read more

“Where Bait was immediate and acerbic in its politics, Enys Men is lyrical and sublime, enigmatic and haunting. Though it is arguably no less political in its assertion of the dominance of landscape and time over human interlopers. Meanwhile, it’s now two for two for Mark Jenkin, who – if not already – is fast … Read more

Established in 2011, the Festival makes a comeback to the big screen at ByTowne Cinema. Experience the Baltic and Nordic vibes in cinema from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. Presented in collaboration with the Embassies of the Baltic and Nordic nations. Denmark, summer of 1918. WW1 rages through Europe. Germany is … Read more

“With its strong character work that gets interwoven with a striking story of sabotage, How to Blow Up a Pipeline is a riveting tapestry of the plight facing the modern climate justice movement.” – Chase Hutchinson, Collider A crew of young environmental activists execute a daring mission to sabotage an oil pipeline in this taut … Read more

Celebrate 4/20 with this all-time stoner classic that also happens to be celebrating its 30th birthday! 1976. Austin. It’s the last day of school, and teenagers all over town are preparing for a long and perhaps life-changing summer. The Freshmen are searching for their places, the Seniors are celebrating their new power positions, and the … Read more

Established in 2011, the Festival makes a comeback to the big screen at ByTowne Cinema. Experience the Baltic and Nordic vibes in cinema from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. Presented in collaboration with the Embassies of the Baltic and Nordic nations. In a remote village in Costa Rica, 40-year-old Clara endures … Read more

“A delicate balance of story, acting and violence that sends a message that even though the struggle is real, compassion for one another will prevail.” – Valerie Complex, DeadlineWinner of the Toronto Film Critics Association Awards Best Canadian Film, “Brother” is an adaptation of David Chariandy’s award-winning novel of the same name. Directed by Clement … Read more

A giant talking frog and an elusive cat help a listless bank employee, his traumatized wife, and a lonely accountant seek meaning in their lives and possibly save Tokyo from catastrophe in the animated feature “Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman”. Based on stories by acclaimed Japanese author Haruki Murakami, this feature debut by composer Pierre Földes … Read more

Emre, a young and dedicated prosecutor, is newly appointed to a small town hit by a water crisis and political scandals. After an initial welcome, he experiences an increasing number of tense interactions and is reluctantly dragged into local politics. When Emre forms a bond with the owner of the local newspaper pressure escalates under … Read more

Established in 2011, the Festival makes a comeback to the big screen at ByTowne Cinema. Experience the Baltic and Nordic vibes in cinema from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. Presented in collaboration with the Embassies of the Baltic and Nordic nations. BAND is a comedy of failures, seen through the eyes … Read more

Established in 2011, the Festival makes a comeback to the big screen at ByTowne Cinema. Experience the Baltic and Nordic vibes in cinema from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. Presented in collaboration with the Embassies of the Baltic and Nordic nations. Aalto tells the story of Alvar and Aino Aalto, Finnish … Read more