Films by and about women are featured in Surrey at this week’s Shakti Film Festival, a two-night event Friday and Saturday (Oct. 13-14) at Central City’s SFU theatre, 6 to 10 p.m.
The annual festival is held in honour of the International Day of the Girl Child
The goal is to feature two nights of “thought-provoking films that will inspire and change your worldview to create a better world, for girls and women.”
Shakti Society is a non-profit group committed to empowering women, families and children through community forums, awards, wellness days and other activities including the film festival.
Awards are given to feature films, documentaries, shorts and student movies, detailed on filmfreeway.com/ShaktiFilmFestival-3/tickets, or call 604-307-8796. Admission is $25 nightly or $45 for both.
Friday’s films are Vyarth, Exchange and Twice Colonized, while Saturday will offer Tree of Life, Split Ends and Made in Bangladesh, all detailed below.
Vyarth: “In a society where women are often seen as vulnerable and powerless, Suman challenges these stereotypes and fights for her life. Will she succeed?”
Exchange: “What will people do for money and survival? A story of desperation and exploitation.”
Twice Colonized: “When Inuit lawyer Aaju Peter’s son unexpectedly passes away, she embarks on a personal journey to bring her colonizers in both Canada and Denmark to justice.”
Tree of Life: “Heartfelt, dramatic short directed by CapU Indigenous Digital Film student, Hannah Jones.”
Split Ends: “Short film about the confrontation of young Iranian boys and girls with the law of mandatory hijab and the Iranian morality police.”
Made in Bangladesh: “When Shimu is faced with difficult conditions at work, she decides to start a union with her co-workers. Despite threats from management and disapproval of her husband, Shimu is determined to succeed.”
