Vancouver International Film Festival presents Universal Language (آواز بوقلمون)

VIFF Centre - Lochmaddy Studio Theatre

Vancouver

April 13, 2025

12:30 PM

$14.00

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

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Event Primary Language

English

Event Details

Vancouver International Film Festival will be hosting a Canadian Film WEEK! The following films are being screened at various times between April 11-April 17:

Sweet Summer Pow Wow: April 11, April 12, April 13, April 15 and April 17
Le déclin de l'empire américain (The Decline of the American Empire): April 11, April 12 and April 15
Village Keeper: April 11, April 14 and April 17
Les invasions barbares (The Barbarian Invasions): April 11, April 12 and April 17
Incandescence: April 11, April 12, April 14 and April 17
Crocodile Eyes: April 11, April 13 and April 17
Universal Language (آواز بوقلمون): April 11 and April 13
The Players: April 11, April 14 and April 17
Field Sketches: April 12 and April 14
Young Werther: April 12 and April 13
Are We Done Now?: April 12 and April 13
Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story: April 12 and April 15
Seven Veils: April 13 and April 15
Matt and Mara: April 13 and April 14
Who By Fire: April 14 and April 17
Tea Creek: April 15
ScaredSacred: April 16
My American Cousin: April 16

These are ticketed screenings and screenings outside of April 16 are paid. To book tickets or for more information on times and screening locations, please visit VIFF.org

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Accessibility

Venue deemed accessible by event host. Fully accessible wheelchair seating and washrooms. For more information please visit: https://viff.org/accessibility/#venue-info

Address

VIFF Centre - Lochmaddy Studio Theatre, 1181 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M7
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