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Universal Language: National Canadian Film Day Screening

on April 15, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:00pm

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"Set in an alternate universe where Canada’s official languages are French and Persian, this charming and surreal fable follows a triptych of seemingly unrelated stories of people navigating through a bleak Winnipeg winter. Behind layers of eclectic bizarreness lives a poignant message about the depth and importance of human connection and understanding. It’s also just genuinely hilarious."

"Quelque part entre Téhéran et Winnipeg. Negin et Nazgol trouvent un billet de banque gelé dans la glace et cherchent une façon de l'extraire. Massoud guide un groupe de touristes confus à travers les monuments et sites historiques de plus en plus absurdes de Winnipeg. Matthew abandonne son travail au gouvernement du Québec et entreprend un voyage mystérieux pour rendre visite à sa mère. Leurs identités personnelles, l'espace-temps et la géographie de ces trois histoires se fondent, s'enchevêtrent et se répondent dans cette comédie surréaliste de désorientation."

Thanks to Reel Canada for providing the screening of this film.

French and Persian with English Subtitles. Running Time: 89 minutes

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Live or automated closed captioning, sign language interpretation, intervenor services, or attendant services are available upon request. Please submit your request at least 2 weeks in advance to: tpl.ca/accessibility-events. 


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Location

Open from 9:00am–8:30pm on the day of the event
370 Broadview Avenue
Toronto, M4K 2M8
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Riverdale