With the Vancouver International Film Festival beginning tomorrow, here is a list of the films playing there that I have already seen, with a brief comment. I may update this post later. Page numbers correspond to the official program book; descriptions and schedule are also on
the guide at the VIFF web site.
▪ Windfall [p. 69] - Strongly recommended. Very interesting documentary addressing the pitfalls of wind turbines.
▪ My Joy [p. 144] - Didn’t like it; confused, violent, and boring.
▪ Nénette [p. 172] - Had high expectations of this based on the trailer, but the film itself became kind of dull.
▪ Ruhr [p. 173] - Perhaps a bit challenging, but still strongly recommended.
▪ A Film Unfinished [p. 174] - Strongly recommended, a fascinating documentary about the nature of documentary filmmaking.
▪ Family Affair [p. 180] - Recommended, an interesting documentary.