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European Union Film Festival 2012

Celebrating 8 years in Toronto this month, the European Union Film Festival remains under the radar for many Toronto cinephiles, which is a real pity. For one, it’s the only film festival I’m aware of where all screenings are FREE. … Continue reading

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European Union Film Festival 2011

Now in its seventh year in Toronto, the European Union Film Festival is still a little under the radar for most film fans in our city, and that’s a shame. For one, it’s the only film festival I’m aware of … Continue reading

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Landscape No. 2 (Pokrajina St. 2)

Landscape No. 2 (Pokrajina St. 2) (Director: Vinko Moderndorfer): It must be tempting for Balkan filmmakers to take any story, no matter how familiar, and submerge it in the region’s troubled history. Surely it will add depth and make the … Continue reading

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European Union Film Festival 2010

Finally ditching the goofy name (it was previously known as the Eh! U European Film Festival), the European Union Film Festival returns for its sixth edition from November 18th through the 30th at the Royal Cinema. Featuring 21 films from … Continue reading

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Un prophète

Un prophète (Director: Jacques Audiard): Essentially a coming-of-age story set in a violent and corrupt prison, Un prophète sprawls over 150 minutes and yet doesn’t really let you get to know protagonist Malik all that deeply. When we first meet … Continue reading

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