BIFF TODAY
FILMS
Beyond the Call: The subjects of this competing documentary — three middle-aged men, former soldiers and modern day knights — travel the world delivering life-saving humanitarian aid directly into the hands of civilians and doctors in some of the most dangerous but beautiful places on earth. Showtime: 3.45 p.m. at Liberty Theatre.
>Does it Hurt: This competing feature film focuses on modern life in the Macedonian capital of Skopje among a group of unwitting friends/actors. Subtitles. Showtime 6.30 p.m. at Liberty Theatre.
Ten Canoes An extraordinary film, featuring only aboriginal Australians who speak the aboriginal language, allows the viewer to experience a traditional story telling. Subtitles. Showtime: 9.15 p.m. at Liberty Theatre.
Paris je t’aime Different film-makers including the Coen brothers and Tom Twyker made short films celebrating Paris’ 20 arrondissements (neighbourhoods). Subtitles. Showtime 3.45 p.m. at Little Theatre.
Sweet Mud: This competing feature offers a coming of age tale set on an Israeli kibbutz. Subtitles. Showtime: 6.30 p.m. at Little Theatre.
Sleeping Island: This competing documentary focuses on the hidden Cuba, a magical, mystical place full of mystery and quiet beauty. Subtitles. Showtime: 9.15 p.m. Little Theatre.
Taxidermia: This Hungarian films offers three stories. Three ages. Three men. A grandfather, a father, a son, linked together by recurring motifs. Subtitles. Showtime: 11.30 p.m. at Little Theatre.
Golden Lotus: The Legacy of Bound Feet: Against the backdrop of China’s modernity, this competing documentary searches for the last survivors of bound feet — China’s 1,000-year-old tradition of erotic beauty, mutilation and female survival. Subtitles. Showtime: 6.30 p.m.
Climates: A Turkish offering in the World’s Best series, ‘Climates’ follows the turbulent relationship of Isa and Bahar, a troubled couple. Subtitles. Showtime: 9.15 p.m.
Don’t miss: The BIFF Wrap Party tomorrow night at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. One of the year’s best bashes, tickets in advance are $75 and can be purchased at the BIFF Front Room at #6 Passenger Terminal in Hamilton.