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Set in occupied France in 1942, Persian Lessons follows Gilles (Nahuel Pérez Biscayart), a Belgian Jew, who narrowly avoids sudden execution by swearing to the guards that he's Persian, not Jewish.

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Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band

Tribute to Robbie Robertson. “With Robertson’s deep timber and vivid recollections – as well as quips from his mentor Ronnie Hawkins, interviews with fellow rock luminaries and a dizzying amount of rock and roll archival clips – it’s an entertaining account of Robertson’s journey through monumental music moments.” - NOW" - Variety

On Aug 9th, 2023, the great, legendary Canadian guitarist and songwriter, Robbie Robertson, died. In his honour, we present the 2019 documentary (directed by Oscar-winner, Daniel Rohr) based on Robertson's memoir, Testimony.

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The November 15th screening will feature a 30 minute talk led by HPO Composer-in-Residence Abigail Richardson-Schulte.

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Nominated! 96th Academy Awards - Best International Feature.

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THE PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL HAS BEEN SHOWCASING THE VERY BEST PADDLING FILMS SINCE 2006.

Official Beer Sponsor: LAGERSHED

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Presented with Bird Friendly Hamilton Burlington and the Hamilton Naturalists' Club.

Bruce Mackenzie, recipient of the J.R. Dymond Public Service Award from Ontario Nature for his work at the Grimsby Wetlands, will present a slideshow on the establishment of Purple Martin housing.

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Rob Gordon (John Cusack) is the owner of a failing record store in Chicago, where he sells music the old-fashioned way -- on vinyl. Although they have an encyclopedic knowledge of pop music and are consumed by the music scene, it's of no help to Rob, whose needle skips the love groove when his long-time girlfriend, Laura (Iben Hjejle), walks out on him.

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OSCAR NOMINATED - This decades-spanning epic from maestro Hayao Miyazaki is his most unique film to date.

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Documentary on the shopkeepers of the rue Daguerre in Paris.

Join local filmmaker Terrance Odette and special guest Ryan Ferguson for a post-screening casual chat; we'd love to hear your thoughts about the film!

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