International Film Series

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The Laurier Hub for Community Solutions is pleased to be a partner in presenting:

The Laurier-Brantford International Film Series

A joint initiative with Wilfrid Laurier University and the City of Brantford.

~ Winter 2025 Series ~

The International Film Series is FREE to attend. All are welcome! Tickets are available through Eventbrite. Walk-ins are welcome too, with limited seating. Refreshments provided!

The International Film Series aims to provide an opportunity to share, reflect and celebrate different cultures, languages and cinematic art. Before each screening, we have also invited speakers to come and share insights and perspectives on the film. We hope this will help to spark additional understanding and appreciation for the film and its culture.

Films run on Thursdays. Doors at 6:30 pm, film at 7 p.m.

Series Location

150 Dalhousie St, Brantford ON
RCW 002, Steven and Helen Kun Theatre

Register

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Jan. 16: Angry Indian Goddesses (India), directed by Pan Nalin

A group of close-knit women reunite in Goa for a surprise announcement, leading to a candid exploration of their lives and societal challenges.

Jan. 30: Shoplifters (Japan), directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda

A poor family relies on shoplifting to cope with a life of poverty, but their bonds are tested when they take in a neglected girl.

Feb. 13: Let the Right One In (Sweden), directed by Tomas Alfredson

A lonely boy befriends a mysterious girl in his neighborhood, unaware that she harbors a dark, otherworldly secret.

Feb. 27: Once (Ireland), directed by John Carney

A Dublin street musician and a Czech immigrant form a deep connection through their shared passion for music, leading to a transformative collaboration.

Mar. 13: Wadjda (Saudi Arabia), directed by Haifaa al-Mansour

Description: A tenacious 10-year-old girl in Riyadh dreams of owning a bicycle, challenging societal norms to make her wish come true.

Mar. 27: Rams (Iceland), directed by Grímur Hákonarson

Two estranged brothers, both sheep farmers, must set aside a decades-long feud to save their ancestral flocks from a deadly disease.

Questions? Contact us at communityhub@wlu.ca

We look forward to welcoming the community to Laurier's Brantford Campus for this celebration!

~ Fall 2024 Series ~

September 19 ~ Thurs @7pm

A Peck on the Cheek (India)

October 3 ~ Thurs @7pm

Becoming Astrid (Sweden)

Directed by Pernille Fischer Christensen, with an introduction by Lisa Wood, Laurier Professor in English.

October 17 ~ Thurs @7pm

Pan’s Labyrinth (Spain)

Directed and written by Guillermo del Toro, with an introduction by

November 7 ~ Thurs @7pm

Parasite (Korea)

Directed by Bong Joon-ho, with an introduction by Christina Han, Laurier Professor in History.

November 28 ~ Thurs @7pm

A Separation (Iran)

Directed and written by Asghar Farhadi, with an introduction by Ali Solhi, Laurier's Research Partnerships Officer.

December 5 ~ Thurs @7pm

Guten Tag, Ramón (Mexico)

Directed and written by Jorge Ramírez Suárez, with an introduction by Andrea Salmoran Siliceo, Laurier student.

~ Winter 2024 Series ~

Eat Drink Man Woman (Taiwan) 

Directed by Ang Lee, with an introduction by Ben Yang, Laurier's Director of Global Engagement.

The Lunchbox (India)

Written and directed by Ritesh Batra, with an introduction by Achintaya Chhabra, Co-President of the Laurier Indian Student Association.

Taafé Fanga / Skirt Power (Mali)

Directed by Adama Drabo, with an introduction by Robert Ame, Laurier Professor in Human Rights and Criminology.

The Banshees of Inisherin (Ireland)

Directed, written, and co-produced by Martin McDonagh, with an introduction by Kathryn Carter, Laurier Professor in the Faculty of Liberal Arts. 

The Diving Bell the Butterfly (France)

Directed by Julian Schnabel, with an introduction by Dominique Scheffel-Dunand, Associate Professor and Co-Lead of Camerise FSL Hub at York University.