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North End History presents Universal Language (آواز بوقلمون)

Merchant's Corner Housing Multi Purpose Room

Winnipeg

April 15, 2026

6:00 PM

Free

English

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Universal Language (آواز بوقلمون)

Director Matthew Rankin
Run Time 89min
Genre Comedy, Drama
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Summary

Set in an alternate universe where Canada’s official languages are French and Persian, this charming and surreal fable follows a triptych of seemingly unrelated stories of people navigating through a bleak Winnipeg winter. Behind layers of eclectic bizarreness lives a poignant message about the depth and importance of human connection and understanding. It’s also just genuinely hilarious.

A pitch-perfect follow up to his acclaimed debut feature The Twentieth Century, this similarly absurdist comedy won the Director’s Fortnight Audience Award at Cannes, and was Canada’s 2024 selection for Academy Award consideration.
 

Cast Saba Vahedyousefi, Pirouz Nemati, Matthew Rankin, Rojina Esmaeili

Ratings by Province or Territory

NR
Alberta
G
British Columbia
G
Manitoba
NR
New Brunswick
NR
Newfoundland and Labrador
NR
Nova Scotia
NR
Northwest Territories
NR
Nunavut
G
Ontario
NR
Prince Edward Island
G
Québec
G
Saskatchewan
NR
Yukon

Event Primary Language

English

Event Details

After the film, North End History's Community Curator will lead a community conversation about the film. 

No Ticket Required.

Apr
15
North End History presents Universal Language (آواز بوقلمون)
6:00 PM – 8:30 pm, CDT
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Accessibility

Venue deemed accessible by event host. Main floor, automatic doors, accessible bathroom.

Address

Merchant's Corner Housing Multi Purpose Room, 540 Pritchard Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R2W 2K3
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