The Vancouver International Film Festival returns for their 45th year this October 1-11 for another curated season celebrating the best in independent, Canadian, documentary, and international shorts and features.

Funny, touching, and true to life, Flies centers on the elderly, embittered Olga (Teresita Sánchez) and her two short-term tenants: Tulio (Hugo Ramírez) and his young son Cristian (Bastian Escobar). Director Fernando Eimbcke depicts Mexico City as a network of blocks and barriers, and he plots the warming of Olga’s heart with assurance and poise. Shot by shot, slowly but surely, the film expands outward from bitterness to a beautiful poignancy.

Saturday, October 3
Doors 3:00 pm | Film 3:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Tickets HERE

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Unless otherwise noted, all VIFF screenings and events at the Park Theatre are 19+ only. Please have valid ID with you upon arrival.

VIFF screenings at the Park Theatre will be busy! All seating is General Admission. We encourage all patrons to purchase tickets in advance to ensure entry, and to please come early (20-30 mins at least) to ensure time to locate great seats and purchase drinks and snacks at concession. The Park Theatre has a small lobby, and coming early helps prevent long lines and bottle-necking.

Please note: Park Theatre Groupons and passes are n/a for any VIFF events.

VIFF thanks the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations for their continued stewardship of the unceded and occupied land on which our work takes place. As an organization founded and predominantly directed by settlers and immigrants, we understand our responsibility to seek out and build authentic relationships with Indigenous communities, and to allow this ongoing dialogue to influence our practices. As part of this process, we remain committed to collaborating with and supporting Indigenous artists, filmmakers, curators, and audiences.