EVENTS
ALL EVENTS
Sookshma Darshini —Friday, Nov 22 at 9:30pm & Saturday, Nov 23 at 9:15pm
Manual moves back to his childhood home with hit mother, secretly planning a crime. His observant neighbour grows suspicious of him. Using her clairvoyant abilities and help from friends, she investigates and uncovers his crimes.
In Malayalam with English subtitles.
Run time: 2h 14m
General Admission
Tickets $15 + fees, Child $12 + fees: Available ONLINE
Acadia Dance Collective: Fall Showcase — 1:00pm & 6:00pm
The Fall Showcase is the Acadia Dance Collective's end-of-semester recital, entirely choreographed and organized by students. ADC prides itself on offering dance classes for all experience levels in a wide variety of styles, and encouraging dance in an inclusive and accessible environment for all!
Tickets at Acadia Box Office or ONLINE
$15 adult, $10 youth/students (with valid ID)
The Wild Robot — 4:00pm & 7:00pm
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.
Runtime: 1h 41m
MPA Rating: PG
General Admission: $11.30 + HST
CHILD (12 and under) PRICE FOR THE 4pm FILM $8.70 + HST
Ice Age — 1pm
SOLD OUT—if you cannot use tickets you have preregistered for, please let us know so others can get in! Email manager@alwhittletheatre.ca
Co-presented with Acadia Cinema Cooperative and the Town of Wolfville
Sponsored by YOGA LIFE
FREE FAMILY MOVIES ARE BACK THIS YEAR WITH SEVEN GREAT OPPORTUNITIES TO COME OUT TO THE WHITTLE AND WATCH THESE CLASSICS ON THE BIG SCREEN.
Kicking off the free family films this season with Ice Age. Manny the mammoth, Sid the loquacious sloth, and Diego the sabre-toothed tiger go on a comical quest to return a human baby back to his father, across a world on the brink of an ice age.
Run Time: 1h 21m
MPA Rating: G
Pre-registration is recommended. If space is available, there will be free entry at the door. If you pre-register and your plans change and you will be unable to attend, please email a cancellation request to manager@alwhittletheatre.ca so that we know how many seats are available at the door.
Megalopolis— 4:00pm & 7:00pm
American epic science fiction film written, directed, and produced by Francis Ford Coppola.
The city of New Rome is the main conflict between Cesar Catilina, a brilliant artist in favor of a utopian future, and the greedy mayor Franklyn Cicero. Between them is Julia Cicero, her loyalty divided between her father and her beloved.
Run Time: 2h 18m
MPA Rating: R
General Admission: $11.30 + HST
Pushpa: The Rule Part 2— 3:00pm & 9:00pm (Telugu)
The clash is on as Pushpa and Bhanwar Singh continue their rivalry in this epic conclusion to the two-parted action drama.
In Telegu with English Subtitles.
Run time: 3h 10m
General Admission. Tickets available online only. Non-refundable…please check your dates and times carefully.
$24.00 + $1.50 booking fee
ADULTS - non refundable
Child
$20.00 + $1.50 booking fee
5-10 Year Children
NON REFUNDABLE
Piece By Piece — 7:00pm
A vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams, told through the lens of LEGO animation.
Run Time: 1h 33m
Rated PG
General Admission: $11.30 + HST
Pushpa: The Rule Part 2— 3:00pm (Tamil)
The clash is on as Pushpa and Bhanwar Singh continue their rivalry in this epic conclusion to the two-parted action drama.
In Tamil with English subtitles.
Run time: 3h 10m
General Admission. Tickets available online only. Non-refundable…please check your dates and times carefully.
$24.00 + $1.50 booking fee
ADULTS - non refundable
Child
$20.00 + $1.50 booking fee
5-10 Year Children
NON REFUNDABLE
Kiss Me Kate — 7:00PM
Adrian Dunbar (Line of Duty, Ridley) and Broadway royalty Stephanie J. Block (Into The Woods, The Cher Show) lead a stellar cast in a sizzling new 5-star production of Kiss Me, Kate, filmed live at the Barbican in London especially for the big screen. ‘A glorious Golden Age spectacular’ (★★★★★ The Telegraph), Cole Porter’s legendary musical comedy has backstage shenanigans, Shakespearean sonnets and singing gangsters – not to mention a romance that’s just too darn hot – and a full-scale orchestra performing the show tune classics Brush Up Your Shakespeare, Too Darn Hot, Always True To You (In my Fashion) and Tom, Dick or Harry. A simple love story about two people who just can’t stand each other, Kiss Me Kate is unmissable all-zinging entertainment with ‘great songs, hot dancing, smart gags and glorious characters.’ (★★★★★ The Daily Mail)
Pushpa: The Rule Part 2— 11:00am & 9:00pm (Telugu)
The clash is on as Pushpa and Bhanwar Singh continue their rivalry in this epic conclusion to the two-parted action drama.
In Telegu with English Subtitles.
Run time: 3h 10m
General Admission. Tickets available online only. Non-refundable…please check your dates and times carefully.
$24.00 + $1.50 booking fee
ADULTS - non refundable
Child
$20.00 + $1.50 booking fee
5-10 Year Children
NON REFUNDABLE
Frozen II — 1pm
Co-presented with Acadia Cinema Cooperative and the Town of Wolfville
Sponsored by EXIT REALTY
FREE FAMILY MOVIES ARE BACK THIS YEAR WITH SEVEN GREAT OPPORTUNITIES TO COME OUT TO THE WHITTLE AND WATCH THESE CLASSICS ON THE BIG SCREEN.
Continuing our free family films this year with the follow up to last year’s Frozen Singalong. Frozen II follows Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven as they leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient, autumn-bound forest of an enchanted land. They set out to find the origin of Elsa's powers in order to save their kingdom.
Run Time: 1h 43m
MPA Rating: G
Pre-registration is recommended. If space is available, there will be free entry at the door. If you pre-register and your plans change and you will be unable to attend, please email a cancellation request to manager@alwhittletheatre.ca so that we know how many seats are available at the door.
Anora— 4:00pm & 7:00pm
Anora has had rave reviews at every film festival where it screened…winning the Palme d’Or at Cannes. It is on everyone’s short list for a Best Picture nomination at the 2025 Oscars and Variety is predicting it to win. You are going to want to see this one on the big screen at the Whittle!
Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled.
Run Time: 2h 19m
MPA Rating: R
General Admission: $11.30 + HST
Pushpa: The Rule Part 2— 9:45pm (Malayalam)
The clash is on as Pushpa and Bhanwar Singh continue their rivalry in this epic conclusion to the two-parted action drama.
In Malayalam with English subtitles.
Run time: 3h 10m
General Admission. Tickets available online only. Non-refundable…please check your dates and times carefully.
$20.00 + $1.50 booking fee
ADULTS - non refundable
Child
$15.00 + $1.50 booking fee
5-10 Year Children
NON REFUNDABLE
Batman Returns — 7:00PM
Co-presented with Acadia Cinema Cooperative and the Town of Wolfville
Sponsored by WE’RE OUTSIDE
FREE FAMILY MOVIES ARE BACK THIS YEAR WITH SEVEN GREAT OPPORTUNITIES TO COME OUT TO THE WHITTLE AND WATCH THESE CLASSICS ON THE BIG SCREEN.
The monstrous Penguin (Danny DeVito), who lives in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with wicked shock-headed businessman Max Shreck (Christopher Walken) to topple the Batman (Michael Keaton) once and for all. But when Shreck's timid assistant, Selina Kyle (Michelle Pfeiffer), finds out, and Shreck tries to kill her, she is transformed into the Catwoman.
Run Time: 2h 6m
MPA Rating: PG-13
Pre-registration is recommended. If space is available, there will be free entry at the door. If you pre-register and your plans change and you will be unable to attend, please email a cancellation request to manager@alwhittletheatre.ca so that we know how many seats are available at the door.
The Wizard of Oz — 7:00PM
85th Anniversary screening of The Wizard of Oz
For this delightful family-friendly retro screening tickets are half price ($6.50 instead of $13)!!
It is an OZ special!
Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz and embark on a quest with three new friends to see the Wizard, who can return her to her home and fulfill the others' wishes.
Run Time: 1h 42m
MPA Rating: G
Memoir of a Snail — 4:00pm & 7:00pm
A bittersweet memoir of a melancholic woman called Grace Pudel - a hoarder of snails, romance novels, and guinea-pigs.
Run Time: 1h 34m
MPA Rating: R
General Admission: $11.30 + HST
It’s A Wonderful Life — 7:00PM
Co-presented with Acadia Cinema Cooperative and the Town of Wolfville
Sponsored by HOTEL WOLFVILLE
FREE FAMILY MOVIES ARE BACK THIS YEAR WITH SEVEN GREAT OPPORTUNITIES TO COME OUT TO THE WHITTLE AND WATCH THESE CLASSICS ON THE BIG SCREEN.
An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.
Run Time: 2h 10m
MPA Rating: PG
Pre-registration is recommended. If space is available, there will be free entry at the door. If you pre-register and your plans change and you will be unable to attend, please email a cancellation request to manager@alwhittletheatre.ca so that we know how many seats are available at the door.
New Earth Academy Kids Film Fest 6:00pm
New Earth Academy Kids Film Festival
Come have a look at these short films written, filmed and directed by the students of New Earth Academy.
Join us to get a peek at the vision of the film makers of the future. Students from New Earth Academy will be showcasing their class projects. As a bonus, we will screen a couple of the past Whitflix winner films to inspire the community to get creative and enter the 2025 Whitflix competition.
FREE ENTRY
Elf — 6:00PM
SOLD OUT—if you cannot use tickets you have preregistered for, please let us know so others can get in! Email manager@alwhittletheatre.ca
Co-presented with Acadia Cinema Cooperative and the Town of Wolfville
Sponsored by HERBIN JEWELLERS
FREE FAMILY MOVIES ARE BACK THIS YEAR WITH SEVEN GREAT OPPORTUNITIES TO COME OUT TO THE WHITTLE AND WATCH THESE CLASSICS ON THE BIG SCREEN.
Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn't know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit.
Run Time: 1h 37m
MPA Rating: PG
Pre-registration is recommended. If space is available, there will be free entry at the door. If you pre-register and your plans change and you will be unable to attend, please email a cancellation request to manager@alwhittletheatre.ca so that we know how many seats are available at the door.
When Harry Met Sally — 7:00PM
Co-presented with Acadia Cinema Cooperative and the Town of Wolfville
Sponsored by
WOLFVILLE WEDDING CHAPEL
FREE FAMILY MOVIES ARE BACK THIS YEAR WITH SEVEN GREAT OPPORTUNITIES TO COME OUT TO THE WHITTLE AND WATCH THESE CLASSICS ON THE BIG SCREEN.
Nora Ephron’s classic rom-com is the perfect holiday date night movie!
Harry and Sally have known each other for years, and are very good friends, but they fear sex would ruin the friendship.
Run Time: 1h 35m
MPA Rating: R
Pre-registration is recommended. If space is available, there will be free entry at the door. If you pre-register and your plans change and you will be unable to attend, please email a cancellation request to manager@alwhittletheatre.ca so that we know how many seats are available at the door.
How The Grinch Stole Christmas — 2:00PM
SOLD OUT—if you cannot use tickets you have preregistered for, please let us know so others can get in! Email manager@alwhittletheatre.ca
Co-presented with Acadia Cinema Cooperative and the Town of Wolfville
Sponsored by
KINGS ARMS COMMONS
FREE FAMILY MOVIES ARE BACK THIS YEAR WITH SEVEN GREAT OPPORTUNITIES TO COME OUT TO THE WHITTLE AND WATCH THESE CLASSICS ON THE BIG SCREEN.
On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans to ruin Christmas for all of the citizens of the town.
Run Time: 1h 44m
MPA Rating: PG
Pre-registration is recommended. If space is available, there will be free entry at the door. If you pre-register and your plans change and you will be unable to attend, please email a cancellation request to manager@alwhittletheatre.ca so that we know how many seats are available at the door.
Kiss Me Kate — 7:00PM
Adrian Dunbar (Line of Duty, Ridley) and Broadway royalty Stephanie J. Block (Into The Woods, The Cher Show) lead a stellar cast in a sizzling new 5-star production of Kiss Me, Kate, filmed live at the Barbican in London especially for the big screen. ‘A glorious Golden Age spectacular’ (★★★★★ The Telegraph), Cole Porter’s legendary musical comedy has backstage shenanigans, Shakespearean sonnets and singing gangsters – not to mention a romance that’s just too darn hot – and a full-scale orchestra performing the show tune classics Brush Up Your Shakespeare, Too Darn Hot, Always True To You (In my Fashion) and Tom, Dick or Harry. A simple love story about two people who just can’t stand each other, Kiss Me Kate is unmissable all-zinging entertainment with ‘great songs, hot dancing, smart gags and glorious characters.’ (★★★★★ The Daily Mail)
ADVANCE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. THERE ARE PLENTY OF TICKETS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT THE DOOR 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SCREENING.
The Outrun — 7:00pm
After living life on the edge in London, Rona attempts to come to terms with her troubled past. Hoping to heal, she returns to the wild beauty of Scotland's Orkney Islands where she grew up.
Run Time: 1h 58m
Rated R
General Admission: $11.30 + HST
ADVANCE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT THE DOOR 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SCREENING.
A Different Man — 4:00pm & 7:00pm
After undergoing facial-reconstructive surgery, Edward becomes fixated on an actor in a stage production based on his former life.
Runtime: 1h 52m
MPA Rating: R
General Admission: $11.30 + HST
ADVANCE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED FOR THESE EVENTS. PLENTY OF TICKET AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT THE DOOR 30 MINUTES BEFORE EACH SCREENING.
Kanguva— 7:00pm
Epic saga of ‘Kanguva’, where ancient valor meets modern-day courage. A tribal warrior’s fierce struggle to save his people a millennium ago is mysteriously linked to a shadow cop’s perilous quest in the present. This gripping emotional tale of heroism across time promises heart-pounding action and a mystery that defies the ages.
In Tamil with English subtitles
Drama, Action
Run Time: 2 hours 30 min.
Presented by York Cinemas
Tickets Wednesday $18 adults (Kids $12) plus fees
Tickets Thursday $16 adults (Kids $10) plus fees
Available online only
I Am Kathalan — 5:30 & 8:30pm
Presented by 2 Kerala
A college student decides to hack into the security system of a company owned by his ex-girlfriend's father.
In Malayalam with English subtitles
Running time: 2h 36m
Tickets $16 adults, $10 kids
available online only
Lee — 4:00PM and 7:00PM
The story of American photographer Lee Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II.
Run Time: 1h 56m
MPA Rating: R
General Admission: $11.30 + HST
ADVANCE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR THIRTY MINUTES BEFORE EACH SHOW.
Fish & Dicks — Caravan Theatre (7:00PM)
SOLD OUT
Fish and Dicks provides a farcical snapshot of life in the close-knit, remote communities of Digby Neck and Brier & Long Islands. Blanche, an underemployed illustrator, runs a weekly community radio podcast focused on island news. She’s also developing a book about two hapless and rather dim-witted seniors who run a fish-gutting business with a side-hustle as private investigators. Because crime on remote islands with a few hundred residents must be rampant, right?
Whale watching, community and fog predominate in this bittersweet play. Join us for sing-along sea shanties and abundant laughs.
Fish And Dicks: Case Files From the Digby Neck and Islands Fish-Gutting Service and Detective Agency
Written by Kathy France, based, in part, on the collected writings of Jim Prime and Ben Robicheau, including their book of the same title.
Directed by Kathy France
Cast: Thea Burton, Alan Slipp, Jesse Potter, Stephen Abbass, Joe Callaghan, Linda Levy-Fisk
Scenic Designer: Richard Bennett
Original Music: Jesse Potter and Wayne Currie
Illustrations: Catherine Prime
Video Projection Designer: Antonella Ponce
General Admission: $25.00 + fees
Student / Underwaged Admission: $15.00 + fees
Fish & Dicks — Caravan Theatre (2:00PM)
SOLD OUT
Fish and Dicks provides a farcical snapshot of life in the close-knit, remote communities of Digby Neck and Brier & Long Islands. Blanche, an underemployed illustrator, runs a weekly community radio podcast focused on island news. She’s also developing a book about two hapless and rather dim-witted seniors who run a fish-gutting business with a side-hustle as private investigators. Because crime on remote islands with a few hundred residents must be rampant, right?
Whale watching, community and fog predominate in this bittersweet play. Join us for sing-along sea shanties and abundant laughs.
Fish And Dicks: Case Files From the Digby Neck and Islands Fish-Gutting Service and Detective Agency
Written by Kathy France, based, in part, on the collected writings of Jim Prime and Ben Robicheau, including their book of the same title.
Directed by Kathy France
Cast: Thea Burton, Alan Slipp, Jesse Potter, Stephen Abbass, Joe Callaghan, Linda Levy-Fisk
Scenic Designer: Richard Bennett
Original Music: Jesse Potter and Wayne Currie
Illustrations: Catherine Prime
Video Projection Designer: Antonella Ponce
General Admission: $25.00 + fees
Student / Underwaged Admission: $15.00 + fees
Fish & Dicks — Caravan Theatre (7:00PM)
SOLD OUT
Fish and Dicks provides a farcical snapshot of life in the close-knit, remote communities of Digby Neck and Brier & Long Islands. Blanche, an underemployed illustrator, runs a weekly community radio podcast focused on island news. She’s also developing a book about two hapless and rather dim-witted seniors who run a fish-gutting business with a side-hustle as private investigators. Because crime on remote islands with a few hundred residents must be rampant, right?
Whale watching, community and fog predominate in this bittersweet play. Join us for sing-along sea shanties and abundant laughs.
Fish And Dicks: Case Files From the Digby Neck and Islands Fish-Gutting Service and Detective Agency
Written by Kathy France, based, in part, on the collected writings of Jim Prime and Ben Robicheau, including their book of the same title.
Directed by Kathy France
Cast: Thea Burton, Alan Slipp, Jesse Potter, Stephen Abbass, Joe Callaghan, Linda Levy-Fisk
Scenic Designer: Richard Bennett
Original Music: Jesse Potter and Wayne Currie
Illustrations: Catherine Prime
Video Projection Designer: Antonella Ponce
General Admission: $25.00 + fees
Student / Underwaged Admission: $15.00 + fees
The Movie Man — 7:00PM
Amid a global pandemic, an entrepreneur looks back on his life's work owning and operating an idiosyncratic cinema in the forest of northern Ontario.
Run Time: 1h 29m
General Admission: $11.30 + HST
Advance ticket sales are closed for this event. There are plenty of tickets available to purchase at the door between 6:30-7:00pm before the film.
We Live In Time — 4:00PM & 7:00PM
An up-and-coming chef and a recent divorcée find their lives forever changed when a chance encounter brings them together, in a decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.
Runtime: 1h 47m
MPA Rating: R
General Admission: $11.30 + HST
ADVANCE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. THERE ARE PLENTY OF TICKETS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT THE DOOR 30 MINUTES BEFORE EACH SCREENING.
Amaran— 1:30pm
Amaran is an upcoming Tamil-language biographical action war film directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and produced by Raaj Kamal Films International and Sony Pictures Films India. The film stars Sivakarthikeyan as Major Mukund Varadarajan, alongside Sai Pallavi, Bhuvan Arora, Rahul Bose, Lallu, Shreekumar, Shyam Mohan, Ajaey Naga Raaman, Mir Salman and Gaurav Venkatesh in the supporting roles. It is an adaptation of the book series India's Most Fearless: True Stories of Modern Military by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh, which contains a segment based on Major Mukund.
In Tamil with English subtitles
Drama, Action
Run Time: 2 hours 35 min.
Presented by York Cinemas
Tickets $16 + booking fee (Kids $10 + booking fee)
Available ONLINE only
Amaran— 7:30pm
Amaran is an upcoming Tamil-language biographical action war film directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and produced by Raaj Kamal Films International and Sony Pictures Films India. The film stars Sivakarthikeyan as Major Mukund Varadarajan, alongside Sai Pallavi, Bhuvan Arora, Rahul Bose, Lallu, Shreekumar, Shyam Mohan, Ajaey Naga Raaman, Mir Salman and Gaurav Venkatesh in the supporting roles. It is an adaptation of the book series India's Most Fearless: True Stories of Modern Military by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh, which contains a segment based on Major Mukund.
In Tamil with English subtitles
Drama, Action
Run Time: 2 hours 35 min.
Presented by York Cinemas
Tickets $16 + booking fee (Kids $10 + booking fee)
Available ONLINE only
Practical Magic — 7:00PM
26 years after it’s original release - this is a great chance to see this 90s classic on the big screen now that a sequel Practical Magic has been announced to be in the works!
Presented in collaboration with Realm.
Come in your finest whimsi-goth outfit for a witchy costume contest, hot chocolate, and concessions available to purchase, including a bar with some delicious witches’ brews.
Head to Realm after the screening for a party with $10 tarot readings, delicious treats, and tax off of everything in the store!
About the film: Two witch sisters, raised by their eccentric aunts in a small town, face closed-minded prejudice and a curse which threatens to prevent them ever finding lasting love.
MPA Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 1h 44m
General Admission: $10.00
ADVANCE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. THERE ARE STILL SOME TICKETS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT THE DOOR BETWEEN 6:30-7:00pm BEFORE THE SCREENING
Devour! The Food Film Fest
1:00pm A New Kind of Wilderness w/ Scenes in a Coq au Vin
Buy Tickets $15 + tax and fees Online
A New Kind of Wilderness: In a secluded Norwegian forest, the Payne family’s idyllic off-the-grid existence is upended by tragedy, forcing them to integrate into modern society. Through tender moments and shared love, the Paynes navigate challenges with resilience and compassion, offering a heartfelt and moving exploration of grief and acceptance in the face of change.
Norway, 2024, 84 minutes
Director: Silje Evensmo Jacobsen
Scenes in a Coq au Vin: The timeless tradition of preparing Coq au Vin, showcasing the essence of life and death through food.
Canada, 2023, 13 minutes
Director: Geordie Trifa
3pm Holy Cow w/ Gone Good: Ode de Fromage
Buy Tickets $15 + tax and fees Online
Holy Cow: Totone’s carefree teenage life of drinking and dancing abruptly shifts when he becomes the sole provider for his 7-year-old sister. Desperate for income, he focuses on creating an award-winning comté cheese to win a competition prize, showcasing his determination and resilience in the face of adversity.
France, 2024, 90 minutes
Director: Louise Courvoisier
Gone Good: Ode de Fromage: Delve into the fascinating world of cheese making, as French artisans and fermentation experts reveal the crucial role of fungi.
USA, 2024, 20 minutes
Director: Hamilton Pevec
5pm The Best Pizza is in LA w/ Pictou County Style Pizza
Buy Tickets $15 + tax and fees Online
The Best Pizza is in LA: Filmmaker Pete Ferriero is determined to prove the best pizza is not in New York, Chicago, or Italy, but actually in Los Angeles. He embarks on a journey with celebrity chefs and special guests to uncover the rich history and diverse array of red sauce, cheese, and unconventional-topping pizza joints in LA. Featuring appearances by Nancy Silverton, Brooke Williamson, Tori Spelling, Joe Sasto, Stephanie Izard, and more.
USA, 2024, 80 minutes
Director: Pete Ferreiro
Pictou County Style Pizza: In a small town in Nova Scotia, the mystery of the legendary “Spicy Brown Sauce” on Pictou County-Style Pizza unfolds.
Canada, 2024, 8 minutes
Director: Brad Sayeau
7pm We Are Guardians w/ The Everlasting Pea
Buy Tickets $20 + tax and fees Online
We Are Guardians is a captivating documentary that sheds light on the struggles of Indigenous forest guardians and activists in their fight against deforestation. Through a mix of personal narratives and expert analysis, the film delves into the multifaceted issues surrounding the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest and its global consequences.
Brazil/USA, 2023, 82 minutes
Directors: Edivan Guajajara, Chelsea Greene, Rob Grobman
The Everlasting Pea: Explore plant consciousness and our connection with nature through a mystical journey blending science, dreamscapes, and ancient ruins.
Canada, 2024, 17 minutes
Director: Su Rynard
Devour! The Food Film Fest
10am Shorts Program: Immigrant Stories – Daly City, Di Sarno-The Story of Emilio’s Ballato, Kowloon!, Lunchbox, Noi
Buy Tickets $15 + tax and fees Online
Daly City: An Indonesian boy and his mother attend a church potluck and embellish the details around their dish to fit into the community. USA, 2024, 16 minutes, Director: Nick Hartanto
Di Sarno- The Story of Emilio’s Ballato: A hidden gem of a restaurant in New York where celebrities hang out and secret dishes are served, Ballato is filled with passion, tradition, and family influence. USA, 2023, 10 minutes, Director: Johannes Kroemer
Kowloon!: Kowloon! explores the Wong family’s American Dream through their iconic Chinese restaurant, reflecting on legacy as third-generation owner Bobby Wong nears retirement. USA, 2024, 16 minutes
Lunchbox: A Taiwanese American woman wrestles with regret as she recreates childhood lunches, realizing the distance she created with her immigrant mother. USA, 2022, 16 minutes, Director: Anne Hu
Noi: A young boy’s magical journey intertwines food, culture, and identity, highlighting the vital role of culinary traditions in preserving heritage. Canada, 2024, 9 minutes, Director: Luigi Capasso
1200pm Born Hungry w/ In the Heat
Buy Tickets $15 + tax and fees Online
Born Hungry: Through his resilience, determination, and love for cooking, Sash overcomes incredible odds to become a successful chef and reconnect with his roots. Born Hungry is a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit and the importance of never giving up on your dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem.
Canada, 2024, 77 minutes
Director: Barry Avrich
In the Heat: A raw and revealing look at the challenges of the restaurant industry.
Canada, 2023, 5 minutes
Director: Steel Bey
2pm Women Captains w/ Love is a Fish
Buy Tickets $15 + tax and fees Online
Women Captains: Marilyn, a lobster fisher, aspires to be a captain like her father. Encouraged by fellow women captains, she pursues her dream until tragedy strikes. Her husband’s sudden death leaves her a single mother, challenging her aspirations. Marilyn must now navigate her new reality and reevaluate her dreams of becoming a captain.
Canada, 2022, 52 minutes
Director: Phil Comeau
Love is a Fish: Experience the unique relationship between fish, the ocean, and the community of Hachijo Jima in this insightful and touching documentary.
USA/Japan, 2023, 20 minutes
Director: Conor Hagen
At this screening we will premiere & launch a new The Landscape of Grand Pré Reel.
Sponsored by Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Telefilm Canada, The Landscape of Grand Pré
8pm The Widow Cliquot w/ Paumo d’Amour
Buy Tickets $15 + tax and fees Online
Widow Clicquot is based on the true story behind the Veuve Clicquot champagne family and business that began in the late 18th century. After her husband’s untimely death, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot flouts convention by assuming the reins of the fledgling wine business. Steering the company through dizzying reversals, she defies her critics and revolutionizes the champagne industry.
France/UK, 2023, 89 minutes
Director: Thomas Napper
Paumo d’Amour: Dédé neglects his wife for his vegetable garden. When his prized tomatoes vanish, he must solve the mystery of their disappearance.
France, 2023, 6 minutes
Directors: Ian Halley, Nathan Hermouet, Luka Croisez, Laurène Vaubourdolle, Jade Van De Veire
Devour! The Food Film Fest
11am The Perfect Meal w/ The Sardine Roaster
Buy Tickets $15 + tax and fees Online
The Perfect Meal is a culinary homage to the Mediterranean diet and olive oil, highlighting its numerous health benefits. Originating in Greece and Crete, this diet includes vegetables, fruits, and olive oil. The film showcases the diet’s impact on health and contrasts it with the rise of lifestyle diseases from processed foods.
Greece, 2023, 72 minutes
Director: Alexandros Merkouris
The Sardine Roaster: Manuel Galindo, a man connected to the elements, is the last sardine roaster. His unexpected path reveals stories of memory and human connections.
Spain, 2023, 15 minutes
Director: Adrián Ordóñez
2pm Wilding w/ My Name is Edgar and I Have a Cow
Buy Tickets $15 + tax and fees Online
In Wilding, a young couple embarks on a daring journey to restore their failing estate by entrusting its fate to nature. As they tear down fences and allow the land to return to the wild, they face opposition and skepticism from their community. Their bold experiment becomes a remarkable rewilding success story, showcasing the power of nature’s resilience and regeneration.
UK, 204, 75 minutes
Director: David Allen
My Name is Edgar and I Have a Cow: Edgar’s mundane life is forever altered when he witnesses the birth of a calf at an abattoir, leading to unexpected consequences.
Czech Republic, 2023, 8 minutes
Director: Filip Diviak
5pm Marscapone-The Rainbow Cake w/ Pudding Chômeur: A Sugar Shack Story
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Marscapone-The Rainbow Cake: After being unexpectedly dumped by his husband, successful pastry chef Antonio’s life is turned upside down. Forced to find a new home and job, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning the importance of independence and finding a new purpose in life along the way.
Italy, 2024, 105 minutes
Directors: Matteo Pilati, Alessandro Guida
Pudding Chômeur: A Sugar Shack Story: On the day of her father’s funeral, a daughter attempts to recreate his iconic dessert to honour his memory.
Canada, 2024, 11 minutes
Director: Frank Tremblay
8pm White Plastic Sky w/ Tomato Kitchen
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White Plastic Sky: 2123. Faced with diminishing resources, the human race can only survive through a trade-off: At the age of 50, every citizen is gradually turned into a tree. When Stefan discovers that his beloved wife Nora has voluntarily signed up to donate her own body before her time, he sets out on an adventurous journey to save her at all costs.
Hungary/Slovakia, 2023, 112 minutes
Directors: Tibor Bánóczki, Sarolta Szabó
Tomato Kitchen: An accident at dinner reveals the dark truth of Tomato Kitchen, exposing Lee’s hidden past and causing tension among colleagues.
China, 2022, 9 minutes
Director: Junyi Xiao
Devour! The Food Film Fest
11am Send Kelp! w/ Between the Tides and The Root of It All
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Send Kelp! follows Frances Ward, a passionate “Seaweed Nerd” who embarks on a daring journey to establish a kelp farm off Canada’s west coast. With the aid of experts and the ocean’s bounty, she seeks to harness the potential of this miraculous organism, finding hope for the planet and herself.
Canada, 2024, 89 minutes
Director: Blake McWilliam
Host Sylvain Charlebois will moderate a Q&A with director Blake McWilliam and kelp farmer Frances Ward following the screening.
Between the Tides: In the stunning coastal town of Advocate Harbour, two foragers embark on a culinary adventure to gather ingredients for an unforgettable foraging dinner at the Wild Caraway Restaurant.
Canada, 2024, 7 minutes
Director: Rose Schoonhoven (in attendance)
The Root of it All: A city dweller seeks connection with nature, finding a community of Alberta foodies who are revolutionizing the food system.
Canada, 2023, 22 minutes
Directors: Kalyn Edworthy, Kimberly Gray will be in attendance
Sponsored by Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Ecology Action Centre, and Telefilm Canada
2pm The Pickers w/ The Canadian Dream
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The Pickers offers a poignant look at migrant labourers toiling in European fields, highlighting the harsh realities of exploitation, absence of formal contracts, and unfair compensation faced by those who play a vital role in bringing our daily fruits and vegetables to the table.
Germany, 2024, 80 minutes
Director: Elke Sasse
The Canadian Dream: A migrant farmer’s journey for a better life in Canada is portrayed through two different perspectives, revealing the exploitation and resilience of Ontario’s farm workers.
Canada, 2024, 9 minutes
Director: Ilse Moreno
5pm Spotlight Gala: Food, Inc. 2 w/Leonie, Skeet & the Piglets
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In Food, Inc. 2, the sequel to the 2008 Oscar®-nominated and Emmy® award-winning documentary, Food, Inc., the food system is revisited, exposing the tightening grip of multinational corporations on the government. The film highlights worker exploitation and the health crisis caused by ultra-processed foods while showcasing farmers, activists, and legislators working towards a sustainable future.
USA, 2023, 94 minutes
Directors: Robert Kenner, Melissa Robledo
Distributor: Mongrel Media
Leonie, Skeet & the Piglets: Leonie’s biggest dream is to become a pig farmer. When strict government regulations put her family’s farm in jeopardy, her dreams are at risk, too.
Belgium, 2023, 15 minutes
Director: Jip Heijenga
8pm One for the Road w/ Take Out
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One for the Road: Mark, a construction manager in Berlin, faces his drinking problem after losing his license due to a police stop. He makes a bet with his friend Nadim to stay sober until he regains his license, but meeting Helena complicates things. As Mark’s confidence wavers, he grapples with the realization of a deeper issue.
Germany, 2023, 115 minutes
Director: Markus Goller
Take Out: Emma, a waitress in a small town, faces danger when she suspects a girl in trouble, unleashing her buried demons.
Canada, 2022, 15 minutes
Director: Éloi Baril
Devour! The Food Film Fest
11am Daughters of Thunder w/ Gentle Hum of Spring
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Daughters of Thunder unravels the mysterious world of truffles, shedding light on the challenges of cultivation, the symbiotic relationship between animals and humans, and the irresistible allure of this prized delicacy. Experience the sustainable practices of truffle producers and the deep-rooted passion that make truffle hunting a way of life.
Spain, 2024, 76 minutes
Directors: Pepe Martínez, Marisol Picón
Gentle Hum of Spring: As the spring thaw approaches in Saskatchewan, a young beekeeper struggles to maintain his bee colonies.
Canada, 2022, 10 minutes
Director: Simon Garez
2pm Grasshopper Republic w/ Valley Pride
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Grasshopper Republic: In the high-stakes world of grasshopper trapping, a group of young Ugandans risk it all for a chance to escape poverty. As they upset the balance between nature and mankind, tensions rise and consequences loom. Will they achieve their dreams or will their actions have irreversible consequences on the delicate ecosystem?
USA/Uganda, 2023, 94 minutes
Director: Daniel McCabe
Valley Pride unveils the exploitation in California’s industrial agriculture, depicting the ecological and human catastrophe through powerful imagery.
Austria/Germany, 2023, 15 minutes
Director: Lukas Marxt
Bougainvillea— 1:00pm
A family entangled in a police investigation surrounding the mysterious disappearance of tourists in Kerala.
In Malayalam with English subtitles
Drama, Action
Run Time: 2 hours 16 min.
Presented by York Cinemas
Tickets $16 + booking fee (Kids $10 + booking fee)
Available ONLINE only
LONGLEGS — 10:00PM
LATE NITE SCREENING
In pursuit of a serial killer, an FBI agent uncovers a series of occult clues that she must solve to end his terrifying killing spree.
MPA Rating: R
Run Time: 1h 41m
General Admission: $11.30 + HST
Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands — 2:00PM
Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of audiences worldwide since its premiere in 2005. Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, Bourne and his New Adventures Company return to this witty, bittersweet story of an incomplete boy left alone in a strange new world. Filmed live for the first time in March 2024 at the Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff, this “visually arresting and ceaselessly inventive” (★★★★★ Metro) production is “the perfect treat for all the family” (★★★★★ The Times).
In a castle high on a hill lives Edward; a boy created by an eccentric inventor. When his creator dies he is left alone and unfinished with only scissors for hands until a kindly townswoman invites him to live with her suburban family. Can Edward find his place in the well-meaning community which struggles to see past his curious appearance to the innocence and gentleness within?
Run time: 1h 35m
Compulsus — 7:00PM
An incendiary queer drama for the Me Too era, Compulsus ("striking together; hostile") is a story of revenge and love, of poetry and violence.
Director and writer Tara Thorne will be in attendance for a Q & A session after the screening, moderated by filmmaker Shelley Thompson.
Atlantic Rating: 14A with coarse language and mature themes
Run Time: 1h 20m (approx)
General Admission: $11.30 + HST
Bougainvillea— 7:00pm
A family entangled in a police investigation surrounding the mysterious disappearance of tourists in Kerala.
In Malayalam with English subtitles
Drama, Action
Run Time: 2 hours 16 min.
Presented by York Cinemas
Tickets $16 + booking fee (Kids $10 + booking fee)
Available ONLINE only
Evil Does Not Exist — 7:00PM
Takumi and his daughter Hana live in Mizubiki Village, close to Tokyo. One day, the village inhabitants become aware of a plan to build a camping site near Takumi's house, offering residents a comfortable escape to nature.
Note: This film is presented in Japanese with subtitles.
Run Time: 1h 46m
MPA Rating: PG
General Admission: $11.30 + HST
ADVANCE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. THERE ARE PLENTY OF TICKETS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT THE DOOR BETEWEN 6:30-7:00pm.
B-MOVIE BINGO: Batman & Robin — 7:00PM
HOLY BATMAN! B-MOVIE BINGO!
This retro screening of Batman & Robin will feature B-Movie Bingo, where you will have the chances to win prizes!
Batman and Robin try to keep their relationship together even as they must stop Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy from freezing Gotham City.
MPA Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 2h 05m
General Admission: $10.00
ADVANCE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT THE DOOR BETWEEN 6:30-7:00pm BEFORE THE SHOW.
Vettaiyan— Oct 11 at 7:00PM, Oct 12 at 6:00PM and Oct 13 at 2:00PM
Follows a retired police officer as he fights against the system.
Friday, Oct 11th at 7:00 PM
Saturday, Oct 12th at 6:00 PM
Sunday, Oct 13th at 2:00 PM
Tickets ONLINE $20 (kids $15)
Eno. — 7:00PM
Visionary musician and artist Brian Eno — known for producing David Bowie, U2, Talking Heads, among many others; pioneering the genre of ambient music; and releasing more than 40 solo and collaboration albums — reveals his creative processes in Eno, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Gary Hustwit (HELVETICA, RAMS).
In the first career-spanning documentary of the legendary and prolific artist and the world’s first generative feature film, Hustwit set out to decode Eno's creative strategies and examine his lifelong search for the meaning of music. Defying the hagiographic impulses of the music doc genre, Eno draws from original interviews and the artist’s own staggering archive of never-before-seen footage and unreleased music, as well as Hustwit’s original interviews.
Utilizing a proprietary software system developed by Hustwit and digital artist Brendan Dawes, Eno offers millions of possible variations and ushers in a groundbreaking approach to storytelling. The result is a viewing experience that resonates with Eno’s own artistic practice, his use of technology to compose music, and the mercurial essence of creativity as his endless pursuit.
Run Time: 1h 25m (approx)
General Admission: $11.30 + HST
Advance ticket sales are closed for this event. Tickets can be purchased at the door 30 minutes before the screening.
Firebrand — 4:00PM and 7:00PM
Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, is named regent while the tyrant battles abroad. When the king returns, increasingly ill and paranoid, Katherine finds herself fighting for her own survival.
Run Time: 2h 01m
MPA Rating: R
General Admission: $11.30 + HST
Advance tickets sales are closed for the Firebrand screenings. Tickets are available to purchase at the door 30 minutes before each show.
Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands — 7:00PM
Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of audiences worldwide since its premiere in 2005. Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, Bourne and his New Adventures Company return to this witty, bittersweet story of an incomplete boy left alone in a strange new world. Filmed live for the first time in March 2024 at the Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff, this “visually arresting and ceaselessly inventive” (★★★★★ Metro) production is “the perfect treat for all the family” (★★★★★ The Times).
In a castle high on a hill lives Edward; a boy created by an eccentric inventor. When his creator dies he is left alone and unfinished with only scissors for hands until a kindly townswoman invites him to live with her suburban family. Can Edward find his place in the well-meaning community which struggles to see past his curious appearance to the innocence and gentleness within?
Run time: 1h 35m
Tickets $14.78 + hst ($17)
Advance ticket sales are closed for this event. Tickets are still available to purchase at the door between 6:30-7:00pm before the screening this evening.