I have been in cinephile bliss as the 40th anniversary of the Vancouver International Film Festival kicks off this week, running from October 1-11. Adapting the very popular move to provide online films in a streaming format during last year’s fully virtual film festival during the height of the pandemic, this year’s much anticipated program provides a mix of in-person and online screenings. Having already attended two screenings, I cannot emphasize enough how energizing it is to be in the theatres once again!
As in past years, I am assigning a bonus assignment to all students in any of my fall courses to attend VIFF and offer a reflective report on any feature-length film of their choosing. With such a wide array of films to choose from, by request, I will be using this week’s round up to make ten film suggestions. Keep in mind that these are offered in no particular order and reflect my own taste and interests. Even so, I know some people will want somewhere to start, and so I am happy to encourage attendance via these picks and accompanying links:
