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Westdale Theatre presents Universal Language (آواز بوقلمون)

Westdale Theatre

Hamilton

April 16, 2025

4:00 PM

$0.00

English

Film Playing


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

The Westdale Theatre will be screening two films for CanFilmDay. 

Universal Language at 4:00 PM
The Players at 7:00 PM - this screening will have cast and crew in attendance!

Accessibility

Venue deemed accessible by event host. Accessible seating available at back of auditorium. Accessible washroom located on main floor. CCAP and AD devices available for visually and hearing-impaired persons.

Address

Westdale Theatre, 1014 King St. W, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1L4
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