Universal Language

Universal Language – Screening on February 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27!

Advance tickets now available for Universal Language!

An absurdist triptych of seemingly unconnected stories find a mysterious point of intersection in this tale set somewhere between Winnipeg and Tehran.
French and Persian with English subtitles.

Cannes Film Festival: Directors’ Fortnight Audience Award winner!
Ghent International Film Festival: Best Film award winner!
VIFF: Best Canadian Film award winner!

4/4 Stars! “brilliantly whimsical and highly original” (What She Said)

5 Stars! “brilliant and odd absurdist comedy” (Winnipeg Free Press)

5 Stars! “a perfect film about the power of connection, full of absurdist humour, Iranian culture and snowy Canadian landscapes.” (Loud And Clear)

*Please take note that doors open 30 minutes before showtimes. We encourage people to arrive early. We have a small box office, a small candy bar, and a single-screen cinema, meaning that when most of an audience shows up a few minutes before showtime, it causes a bottleneck. If possible, we appreciate you arriving a little bit early to pick out your seat and get your popcorn. Thanks for your help!

Fri Feb 21 4:15 pm

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Sat Feb 22 3:45 pm

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Sun Feb 23 6:15 pm

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Tue Feb 25 4:15 pm

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Wed Feb 26 4:15 pm

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Thu Feb 27 6:45 pm

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Winter. Somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg. Negin and Nazgol find a sum of money frozen deep within the sidewalk ice and try to find a way to get it out. Massoud leads a group of befuddled tourists upon an increasingly-strange walking tour of Winnipeg historic sites. Matthew leaves his job at the Québec government and embarks upon a mysterious journey to visit his estranged mother.
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