Thursday, November 17
EnRoute Film Festival Screening of the final 5 nominated short films as part of the festival’s 10th anniversary celebration. 7 pm. Free. Scotiabank Theatre, 259 Richmond W. enroutefilm.com.
L’amour Fou Screening of Pierre Thoretton’s 2010 film. 7:30 pm. Free. Alliance Française, 24 Spadina Rd. alliance-francaise.ca.
Memory Trails: The Works of Marcos Arriaga Pleasure Dome film screening. 8 pm. $8, stu $5. CineCycle, 129 Spadina. 416-656-5577.
Nari Screening of the film that follows the trials and triumphs of Lakshmi Shankar and her daughter Viji. 8 pm. $30. Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford. agakhanmuseum.org.
OSC Omnimax Films Screenings of A Beautiful Planet and America Wild: National Parks Adventure daily, The Human Body Mon-Fri and Voyage Of Time Sat-Sun, see website for times. $9-$13. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. ontariosciencecentre.ca.
Saloman “Guilt Trip” A climate change film with a skiing problem. Directors in attendance. Reception 8:30 pm, screening 9:30 pm. $10-$15. Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor W. stefan.brierley@amersports.com.
The Seekers Of Truth A film about the life and work of George Ivanovich Gurdjieff, followed by discussion, part of The Search For Meaning Series. 7:30 pm. $15-$20 (series $35). Women’s Art Association, 23 Prince Arthur. torontogurdjieffgroup.ca.
The True Cost Screening of a film about the need to divert textiles from landfill and how the City of Toronto will address textile waste. 6:30 pm. Free (bring gently used clothing for donation). Pre-register. OISE, 252 Bloor W. toronto.ca/toweringchallenge.
Friday, November 18
Action Jackson Movie Drinking Game Drunken Cinema presents the 1988 film starring Carl Weathers & Vanity. 80s R&B tunes, popcorn and more. 7:45 pm (doors 7 pm). $5. The Steady Cafe & Bar, 1051 Bloor W. fb.com/DrunkenCinemaTO.
Los Sures Vertical Features screening series presents the 1984 film by Diego Echeverria, followed by discussion. Doors 6:30 pm. Free. IMA 307. Ryerson School of Image Arts, 122 Bond. verticalfeaturesto.com.
Saturday, November 19
A Good Madness – The Dance Of Rachel Browne Screening of the documentary/performance film by Danielle Sturk about the Canadian dance icon. 7 pm. $15, stu $10. Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre, 509 Parliament. 416-278-6045.
Genocide Agenda Screening of the Al Jazeera doc about the Myanmar regime’s actions against the Rohingya minority, followed by discussion. 2-5 pm. $5. Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham. beitzatoun.org.
Sunday, November 20
The Mysterious Lady The 1928 silent film starring Greta Garbo screens with live piano accompaniment by William O’Meara. 4:15 pm. $15. Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles. revuecinema.ca.
Monday, November 21
La Pointe Courte Screening of the 1955 film by Agnès Varda. 2 pm. Free. 3rd floor. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. tpl.ca.
Tuesday, November 22
Bjarnfredarson Nordic Nights screening of the 2008 film by Ragnar Bragason. Icelandic w/ English subtitles. 6-9 pm. Pwyc. Ryerson School of Image Arts, 122 Bond. icct.info.
Hip Hop Evolution Documentary series that traces the first 20 years of hip-hop history, with Canadian MC Shad Kabango guiding viewers through the evolution of the genre. 7-8 pm. Free. Hinton Learning Centre. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 416-395-5577.
Palestinian Wedding Reel Activism film screening and discussion. 7 pm. $5. Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham. beitzatoun.org.
Us & Them National Housing Day screening of a film by Krista Loughton to bring attention to homelessness. 7-9 pm. $15 (benefits Raising the Roof). Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles. raisingtheroof.org.
film festivals
Amnesty International’s Reel Awareness Film Festival Human rights documentaries from around the world. Thu 6 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat, 4, 6 and 8 pm. $10. Carlton Cinema, 20 Carlton. aito.ca/reelawareness. Nov 17 to 20
European Union Film Festival Contemporary films drawn from EU member countries plus talks, art exhibits and more. Free admission at the door, $10 adv reserve. Screenings at the Royal, see website for other locations, schedule and more info. Royal Cinema, 608 College. eutorontofilmfest.ca. Nov 10 to 24
Hot Docs Podcast Festival See your favourite podcasts live on stage at this showcase of creative non-fiction storytelling with podcasters, live podcast recordings, industry panels and listening parties. $16-$29, pass $129. Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor W. hotdocs.ca/podcastfestival. Nov 18 to 20
Reel Asian International Film Festival Showcase of contemporary Asian films and videos by East, South and Southeast Asian artists in Canada, the U.S., Asia and all over the world. Various prices, passes available. Various venues. reelasian.com. Nov 8 to 19
Regent Park Film Festival Local and international films giving voice to inner-city and marginalized communities plus workshops and panels, family films and more. Free admission and child care. Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas E. regentparkfilmfestival.com. Nov 23 to 26
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