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. Audience award Quinzaine des Realisateurs Cannes 2024.
Matthew Rankin
Born in Winnipeg, studied history at University. As a young filmmaker, he traveled to Iran with hopes of studying cinema, but the plan did not work out. He has since directed around forty films across various genres, showcased at Sundance, SXSW, Annecy, TIFF, Berlinale, Cannes Critics Week, and the Criterion Channel. His debut feature, The Twentieth Century (2019), won the FIPRESCI Prize and was named Best Canadian Film at the Berlin Film Festival.
Sections
| DAY | SECTION | CINEMA |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 04/10 | 16:00 |
Cine Santa Teresa |
| Saturday, 05/10 | 16:30 |
Cinesystem Praia de Botafogo 1 |
| Sunday, 13/10 | 17:15 |
Estação NET Gávea 4 |
| Monday, 14/10 | 14:00 |
Estação NET Botafogo 1 |
* Introduction by the guest(s) and/or Q&A
** Free session
