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European Union Film Festival 2011

Posted on November 20, 2011 by James McNally

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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Le Havre

Posted on September 9, 2011 by James McNally

Le Havre (Director: Aki Kaurismäki): Working on recurrent themes, in his usual style and with many actors who have appeared in previous films, Kaurismäki could be accused of making the same film over and over again. But to be fair, … Continue reading →

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Nordic Nights in Toronto 2010-2011

Posted on September 27, 2010 by James McNally

Nordic Nights returns for another season! This monthly screening series of Finnish and Icelandic films takes place at the NFB Mediatheque (150 John St.). Tickets for the Icelandic films are $10 ($8 for students and seniors), while the Finnish ones … Continue reading →

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Lapland Odyssey

Posted on September 19, 2010 by James McNally

Lapland Odyssey (Director: Dome Karukoski): I’ve always been a fan of Nordic comedies so it was a treat to see this on the last day of this year’s TIFF. I also have a very tiny connection with Lapland. When traveling … Continue reading →

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Nordic Nights in Toronto

Posted on September 23, 2009 by James McNally

Though there’s scarcely any mention of it online, I’ve just been notified about a monthly screening series of Finnish and Icelandic films that takes place at the NFB Mediatheque (150 John St.). Tickets for the Icelandic films are $8, while … Continue reading →

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