WIFF is a cultural, charitable organization that celebrates the art of cinema by showcasing Canadian and international film and filmmakers. Delivering exceptional experiences through film, WIFF strengthens and enriches community while promoting the creative economy.
The Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) is pleased to announce the full lineup for this year’s Festival taking place from October 24 to November 3. WIFF is celebrating the anniversary year with an impressive slate of 213 feature films from 42 countries and 327 screenings.
“What an honour it is to be celebrating WIFF’s 20th Anniversary this year. It is because of the amazing support from our patrons and partners that we get to continue to grow and to share exemplary film with our community,” says Vincent Georgie, Executive Director and Chief Programmer of WIFF. “With over 200 films from over 40 countries and over 320 screenings, we are proud to say this is our largest festival yet. We can’t wait to spend an exciting 11 days livening up Downtown Windsor and creating community through great storytelling and great film.”
Spotlight on Architecture:
LIVING TOGETHER: As a housing shortage worsens, several young people looking to share living quarters explore the prospect of forging genuine connections. In scenes filmed in 15 Montreal apartments, director Halima Elkhatabi paints a complex and engaging picture of a generation accustomed to playing all their identity cards to find their place in the world. Her stationary…
Sunday, October 27, 3:25 pm, Chrysler St. Clair Centre Book Here!
Sunday, November 3, 4:05 pm, Chrysler St. Clair Centre Book Here!
SECRET MALL APARTMENT: In 2003, eight Rhode Island artists created a secret apartment inside the busy Providence Place Mall and lived there for four years, filming everything along the way. They snuck in furniture, tapped into the mall’s electricity, and even constructed a wall, smuggling in more than two tons of cinderblock. Far more than just a wild…
Sunday, October, 27, 11:15 am, Capitol Pentastar Theatre Book Here!
Saturday, November 2, 9:30 pm Armouries - Perform. Hall Book Here!
UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE: Winter. Somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg. Negin and Nazgol find a large sum of money frozen deep within the sidewalk ice and try to find a way to get it out. Massoud leads a group of befuddled tourists upon an increasingly-absurd walking tour of Winnipeg monuments and historic sites. Matthew leaves his job at the…
Friday, October, 25, 8:20 pm, Capitol Pentastar Theatre Book Here!
Saturday, October, 26, 8:20 pm, Capitol Pentastar Theatre Book Here!
To see a full film schedule, click here!