From the 20th to the 26th of August,
Dendy Opera Quays, with the assistance of four other venues, will be hosting
Possible Worlds, Sydney’s fourth Canadian Film Festival.
Sad to say, most Australians know little about their cousins from Canada. We know that they sound like Americans. We know that they hate getting confused for Americans. We know that they get a kick out of clubbing seals. We know that they are responsible for Celine Dion. We know that they are members of the Commonwealth. We know that they know that we are members of the Commonwealth too. We know that they’re fond of turning sentences into rhetorical questions, ay? But otherwise, we know nothing. Only by attending the festival can we hope to overcome such shameful ignorance.
Yet it turns out that there are other reasons for making an appearance. For besides brushing up on our general knowledge, Sydneysiders will have the opportunity to watch 14 film premieres, meet the artists, participate in Q&As and observe panel discussions- not to mention party. Most of this attractive
program is scheduled to occur at Dendy Opera Quays, though events will also be taking place at
Dendy Newtown, the
Australian Museum, the
Red Rattler and (of course)
Bobbi’s Pole Studio.
Of the films, eight in particular promise to teach us something about Canada. They are the French comedy
It’s Not Me I Swear!; the contemporary drama
Adoration;
Junior, which takes a behind-the-scenes look at an ice hockey team;
Waterlife, the documentary about the Great Lakes;
Before Tomorrow, a moving story about 19th century Inuit;
The Necessities Of Life, a drama about a displaced and convalescing Inuit;
Heaven On Earth, a movie that deals with cultural displacement; and
Daryl’s Hard Liquor & Porn Film Festival, the naughty documentary about the Toronto festival of the same name.
All tickets cost $12. They can be purchased at the door, or bought in advance (with booking fee included) at
moshtix. Except for
The Necessities Of Life and
Amal, films are restricted to those of at least 18 years.
