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Cannes winner
New at the movies: modern takes on a popular fairy tale, the bad old west and life on a farm
Angelina Jolie sparks as the wicked fairy Maleficent
Volkmar Richter
May 29th, 2014
Weekend VIFF picks: Amour, Rebelle, Revolution plus a story from Bellingham
French acting legends Jean-Louis Trintignant and Emmanuelle Riva in the award-winner Amour.
Volkmar Richter
Oct 6th, 2012
A few more recommended films for VIFF’s last three days, Wed., Thurs. and Fri.
The Kid With a Bike brings a deeply affecting finale to the 30th anniversary VIFF
Volkmar Richter
Oct 10th, 2011
Vancouver International Film Festival Picks for Day 12: Monday
Mike Leigh’s new film Another Year is my best pick for today but check out some others too, including some great repeats. (read more)
Volkmar Richter
Oct 11th, 2010
Vancouver International Film Festival Picks for Days 6 & 7: Tues and Wed
Volkmar Richter’s picks for the next two days include a surreal winner at Cannes and a spellbinding biography of David Suzuki. (read more)
Volkmar Richter
Oct 5th, 2010
