Universal Language

Formally precise and very funny” —FILMMAKER MAGAZINE
A magnificent film, one that feels warm and familiar even as we realize just how startlingly original it is.“—VULTURE
Critic’s Pick. Something fresh & weird & delightful to watch.” – Alissa Wilkinson, NY TIMES

Q&A with lead cast & filmmaking collaborators: Matthew Rankin & Pirouz Nemati, moderated by director, photographer, & multidisciplinary artist, Mohammad Gorjestani after the Feb 18 show!

In a mysterious and surreal interzone somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg, the lives of multiple characters interweave with each other in surprising and mysterious ways. Gradeschoolers Negin and Nazgol find a sum of money frozen in the winter ice and try to claim it. Meanwhile, Massoud leads a group of increasingly-befuddled tourists through the monuments and historic sites of Winnipeg. Matthew quits his meaningless job in a Québecois government office and sets out upon an enigmatic journey to visit his mother. Space, time and personal identities crossfade, interweave and echo into a surreal comedy of misdirection.

Runtime
1h 29m
Year
2024
Director
Matthew Rankin
Format
DCP
Country
Canada
Language
French & Persian with English subtitles
First Showing
February 21, 2025

Showtimes

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 6:30 PM
Location Big Roxie
Friday, February 21, 2025 6:00 PM
Location Big Roxie
Saturday, February 22, 2025 8:40 PM
Location Little Roxie
Sunday, February 23, 2025 4:00 PM
Location Little Roxie
Monday, February 24, 2025 8:30 PM
Location Little Roxie
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 6:10 PM
Location Little Roxie
Thursday, February 27, 2025 8:30 PM
Location Little Roxie

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