Shuswap Film Society, 351 Alexander Street NE, Salmon Arm, BC (2026)

03/16/2026

Showing at 4pm this Saturday, March 21st, at the Salmar Grand Cinemas.
Winner of the Venice Film Festival Golden Lion, "Father Mother Sister Brother" is a perceptive study in familial dynamics, a feature film carefully constructed in the form of a triptych. The three chapters all concern the relationships between adult children reconnecting or coming to terms with aging or lost parents, which take place in the present, and each in a different country. Siblings Jeff and Emily check up on their hermetic father in rural New Jersey; sisters Lilith and Timothea reunite with their guarded novelist mother in Dublin; and twins Skye and Billy return to their Paris apartment to address a family tragedy. Starring Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Cate Blanchett, and Tom Waits, the film is a series of character studies: quiet, subtle, non-judgmental – a comedy interwoven with threads of melancholy.

03/09/2026

Showing at 4pm this Saturday, March 14th, at the Salmar Grand Cinemas: "Late Shift"
Floria, a dedicated nurse, navigates the relentless pace on a surgical ward with unwavering dedication, infusing humanity and warmth into her patient care even though the shift is understaffed. As the day intensifies, Late Shift transforms into a gripping race against time, culminating in a riveting climax. A love letter to the nursing profession, the film has sparked policy reform debates in German-speaking Europe. It is Switzerland’s official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 2026 Academy Awards.
Runtime: 92 minutes
*This film has subtitles
*Starring Leonie Benesch ("The Teacher's Lounge")

03/02/2026

Showing at 4pm this Saturday, March 7th, at the Salmar Grand Cinemas: "A Private Life"
Academy Award winner Jodie Foster stars in this scintillating, slyly comic psychological thriller from French director Rebecca Zlotowski, in which a suspicious death yields a series of twists that lead back to old grievances - and maybe even to past lives. Lilian (Foster), an American psychoanalyst in Paris, is devastated to learn that her client Paula has taken her own life. Or has she? Assisted by her ex-husband Gabriel (Daniel Auteuil), Lilian undertakes some amateur sleuthing. A Private Life deftly rides the delicate line between intrigue and zaniness. Perfectly paced and loaded with diverting supporting turns, the film is partly a whodunnit and partly a story of revisited relationships, with a French-speaking Foster and Auteuil delivering effortlessly charismatic performances.
*This film has subtitles.
Runtime: 103 minutes

02/27/2026

Showing Saturday, February 28th:
It was a race to the finish, and by a hair!, the Winner of Audience Choice 🏆🥁🎉🌍 and our encore presentation at 1:30pm: "The Art of Adventure" is an inspiring and deeply human documentary about the extraordinary lifelong friendship between world-renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman and fearless biologist Bristol Foster. Through their epic 1957 journey around the world – armed with a 16mm camera and an artist’s brush – the film opens a vivid window onto a planet once wild and unscarred and a bond formed through curiosity, courage and love of nature.
Runtime: 90 minutes

Closing Night film at 4pm: "Dog On Trial" April, an independently minded lawyer known for taking on lost causes, resolves to secure a victory in her next case. However, when Dariuch, another seemingly hopeless client, ask her to defend his faithful canine companion, Cosmos, April is unable to resist. She dives into the absurdity of defending a canine client, confronting not only the legal system but also advocating for both women’s and animal rights. A lively and at times comical court case unfolds – where a dog’s life hangs in the balance. Winner 2024 Cannes Film Festival: Best Dog
Runtime: 83 minutes
*we will have door prizes and treats before and after the film*
DON'T FORGET to get your movie trivia answers entered after the final film! 😊

02/23/2026

Showing Friday, February 27th:
4pm: "Mr. Nobody Against Putin" In a remote Russian mining town, a primary school teacher covertly documents the state’s transformation of classrooms into recruitment grounds for the war in Ukraine. Tasked with filming “patriotic education” sessions, he turns the lens on the indoctrination of youth, capturing moments of coerced loyalty and silent dissent. This intimate documentary offers a rare, unfiltered glimpse into the erosion of truth and the resilience of those who dare to resist, even at great personal cost. 2026 BAFTA Winner and 2026 Oscar Nominee for Best Documentary.
Runtime: 90 minutes
*single showing*
OR
4:05pm: "The Blue Trail" This dystopian drama follows 77-year-old Tereza, who has lived her whole life in a small, industrialized town in the Amazon, until one day she receives an official government order to relocate to a senior housing colony. The colony is in an isolated area where the elderly are brought to “enjoy” their final years, freeing the younger generation to focus fully on productivity and growth. Tereza refuses to accept this imposed fate. Instead, she embarks on a transformative journey through the rivers and tributaries of the Amazon to fulfill one last wish before her freedom is taken away – a decision that will change her destiny forever.
Runtime: 85 minutes
DON'T FORGET: to vote for your favourite film for an encore presentation; to test your movie trivia; to bring a food bank donation; 10% off dinner coupons available after every movie; tickets are Cash Only at the door (also available at Wearabouts); many thanks to our sponsors; and the Shuswap Film Society acknowledges we are gathering on the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwepemc people, with whom we share these lands we all call Home.

02/23/2026

Showing Thursday, February 26th:
4pm: "Leave One Day" Cécile is about to open her own gourmet restaurant, finally making her dream come true, when her father suffers a heart attack. She is called back to her small hometown, far from the bustling life of Paris. There, she unexpectedly reconnects with her teenage crush. As memories resurface, her certainties begin to unravel. A romantic, musical dramedy, this upbeat film tackles universal themes as Cécile learns to make peace with the past, to be able to move forward in her life.
Runtime: 98 minutes
*single showing*
OR
4:05pm: "Holy Days" is a hilarious, heartwarming 1970s New Zealand comedy with a star-studded cast. The film follows young Brian on a heartwarming quest to retrieve his late mother from heaven before his father’s new girlfriend, Liz, takes her place. With only the clue that his mother is on a snowy mountain, Brian teams up with three elderly nuns—Sisters Agnes (Judy Davis), Mary Clare (Jacki Weaver), and Luke (Miriam Margolyes). Their reluctant partnership blossoms into a strong bond as they embark on a wild road trip. Packed with laughs, quirky characters, and heart, this is a joyful adventure the young at heart will adore.
Runtime: 97 minutes
DON'T FORGET: to vote for your favourite film for an encore presentation; to test your movie trivia; to bring a food bank donation; 10% off dinner coupons available after every movie; tickets are Cash Only at the door (also available at Wearabouts); many thanks to our sponsors; and the Shuswap Film Society acknowledges we are gathering on the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwepemc people, with whom we share these lands we all call Home.

02/23/2026

Showing Wednesday, February 25th:
4pm: Set in modern-day Tokyo, "Rental Family" follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients’ worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the quiet beauty of human connection.
Runtime: 109 minutes
OR
4:05pm: "Little Lorraine" A 1986 mining explosion that left 10 men dead in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, launches this thrilling drama, inspired by a true story, that merges coastal fishing with an international co***ne smuggling ring. When Jimmy, a devoted family man and out-of-work miner, is offered a lifeline by his uncle Huey — a charming, mysterious entrepreneur with a lobster boat and a promise of steady pay — he jumps at the chance for a new beginning. But beneath the surface lies something far darker. What starts as honest labour turns into a descent into organized crime and international smuggling. As Jimmy and his friends are drawn deeper into Huey’s web, loyalty turns to fear, and survival becomes the only goal.
Runtime: 115 minutes
DON'T FORGET: to vote for your favourite film for an encore presentation; to test your movie trivia; to bring a food bank donation; 10% off dinner coupons available after every movie; tickets are Cash Only at the door (also available at Wearabouts); many thanks to our sponsors; and the Shuswap Film Society acknowledges we are gathering on the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwepemc people, with whom we share these lands we all call Home.

02/22/2026

Showing Tuesday, February 24th:
4pm: "The Choral" Set in 1916 in Ramsden, a fictional Yorkshire mill town, the film follows the travails of the local Choral Society, which is determined to boost wartime morale by inviting young men to join their ranks and engaging a new choir master, Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes). But Dr. Guthrie has something to hide, and two years into World War I, Ramsden cannot escape the war’s tragic effects. As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together.
Runtime: 113 minute
OR
4:05pm: "The Love That Remains" Set against the sweeping landscapes of southern Iceland, a family facing the end of a marriage must find new ways to connect and create fresh memories – with a little help from moments of surreal fantasy. This fourth feature film from director Hlynur Pálmason (whose own children take on lead roles) beautifully explores how art, nature and family give us the roots we need to grow, while also honouring the quiet power of solitude and contemplation. Come for the charming story, stay for the dreamlike soundtrack and prepare to be won over by the scene-stealing Icelandic sheepdog.
Runtime: 109 minutes
DON'T FORGET: to vote for your favourite film for an encore presentation; to test your movie trivia; to bring a food bank donation; 10% off dinner coupons available after every movie; tickets are Cash Only at the door (also available at Wearabouts); many thanks to our sponsors; and the Shuswap Film Society acknowledges we are gathering on the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwepemc people, with whom we share these lands we all call Home.

02/22/2026

Showing Monday, February 23rd:
4pm: The personal cost of corporate downsizing in the midst of a booming economy becomes the satirical target of "No Other Choice". The film follows Man-su in his desperate struggle to secure his wife, Miri, their two children, and his hard-earned home. Once highly satisfied with his achievement-filled life, Man-su faces sudden dismissal from his job and begins preparing for his own war of survival. A farcical and humorous crimefest, No Other Choice amplifies the inhumanity of modern industry, with AI and robot machines that make human workers quite superfluous on the factory floor. Full of unexpected twists, this film is both darkly funny and harrowingly chilling. 2025 Toronto International Film Festival Audience Choice Award.
Runtime: 139 minutes
OR
4:05pm: "The Blue Trail" This dystopian drama follows 77-year-old Tereza, who has lived her whole life in a small, industrialized town in the Amazon, until one day she receives an official government order to relocate to a senior housing colony. The colony is in an isolated area where the elderly are brought to “enjoy” their final years, freeing the younger generation to focus fully on productivity and growth. Tereza refuses to accept this imposed fate. Instead, she embarks on a transformative journey through the rivers and tributaries of the Amazon to fulfill one last wish before her freedom is taken away – a decision that will change her destiny forever.
Runtime: 85 minutes
Repeat showing: Fri. Feb. 27 at 4:05pm

DON'T FORGET: to vote for your favourite film for an encore presentation; to test your movie trivia; to bring a food bank donation; 10% off dinner coupons available after every movie; tickets are Cash Only at the door (also available at Wearabouts); many thanks to our sponsors; and the Shuswap Film Society acknowledges we are gathering on the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwepemc people, with whom we share these lands we all call Home.

02/18/2026

Saturday and Sunday, you will have the choice between 2 films in the morning, a single matinee, and another 2 films to choose between in the afternoon. Times and plots below are for Sunday, February 22nd:

10:30am: "Little Lorraine" A 1986 mining explosion that left 10 men dead in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, launches this thrilling drama, inspired by a true story, that merges coastal fishing with an international co***ne smuggling ring. When Jimmy, a devoted family man and out-of-work miner, is offered a lifeline by his uncle Huey — a charming, mysterious entrepreneur with a lobster boat and a promise of steady pay — he jumps at the chance for a new beginning. But beneath the surface lies something far darker. What starts as honest labour turns into a descent into organized crime and international smuggling. As Jimmy and his friends are drawn deeper into Huey’s web, loyalty turns to fear, and survival becomes the only goal.
Runtime: 115 minutes
Repeat showing: Wed. Feb. 25 at 4:05pm

OR

10:35am: "A Poet" Once a promising man of letters in his native Medellín, Restrepo is painfully coming to terms with the fact that his writing isn’t taking him anywhere as he gets older… and he’s not aging gracefully. In comes young Yurlady, a shy but clearly gifted student from humble roots. Oscar finds respite in helping Yurlady cultivate her poetic streak. But his erratic ways and insistence on dragging her into the moody world of poets pitches everyone around him into turmoil. Balancing wry, uncomfortable comedy with a perceptive take on Colombia’s current social milieu, A Poet tells a tale of hope - both lost and found.
Runtime: 120 minutes

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02/17/2026

Saturday and Sunday, you will have the choice between 2 films in the morning, a single matinee, and another 2 films to choose between in the afternoon. Times and plots below are for Saturday, February 21st:

10:30am: "The Art of Adventure" is an inspiring and deeply human documentary about the extraordinary lifelong friendship between world-renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman and fearless biologist Bristol Foster. Through their epic 1957 journey around the world – armed with a 16mm camera and an artist’s brush – the film opens a vivid window onto a planet once wild and unscarred and a bond formed through curiosity, courage and love of nature.
Runtime: 90 minutes
Repeat showing: Sun. Feb. 22nd at 4:05pm

OR

10:35am: The personal cost of corporate downsizing in the midst of a booming economy becomes the satirical target of "No Other Choice". The film follows Man-su in his desperate struggle to secure his wife, Miri, their two children, and his hard-earned home. Once highly satisfied with his achievement-filled life, Man-su faces sudden dismissal from his job and begins preparing for his own war of survival. A farcical and humorous crimefest, No Other Choice amplifies the inhumanity of modern industry, with AI and robot machines that make human workers quite superfluous on the factory floor. Full of unexpected twists, this film is both darkly funny and harrowingly chilling. 2025 Toronto International Film Festival Audience Choice Award.
Runtime: 139 minutes
Repeat showing: Mon. Feb. 23rd at 4pm

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02/16/2026

This Friday (February 20) marks the opening night of our 36th International Film Festival! 13 Films from across the globe will be showing every day until February 28th! Follow this page or click the link in our bio and "Festival Info" for the full line-up.
Join us at the Salmar Grand Cinemas for wine and refreshments as we kick things off (doors open at 3:30pm, film begins at 4pm) and double your chances for a door prize by dressing in New Zealand "Kiwi style" (but please keep your hobbit feet dressed and warm 😉)

Holy Days is a hilarious, heartwarming 1970s New Zealand comedy with a star-studded cast. The film follows young Brian on a heartwarming quest to retrieve his late mother from heaven before his father’s new girlfriend, Liz, takes her place. With only the clue that his mother is on a snowy mountain, Brian teams up with three elderly nuns—Sisters Agnes (Judy Davis), Mary Clare (Jacki Weaver), and Luke (Miriam Margolyes). Their reluctant partnership blossoms into a strong bond as they embark on a wild road trip. Packed with laughs, quirky characters, and heart, this is a joyful adventure the young at heart will adore.
Runtime: 97 minutes
Repeat showing: Thur. Feb. 26th at 4:05pm

DON'T FORGET: to vote for vour favourite film for an encore presentation; to test your movie trivia; to bring a food bank donation; 10% off dinner coupons available after every movie; tickets are Cash Only at the door (also available at Wearabouts); many thanks to our sponsors; and the Shuswap Film Society acknowledges we are gathering on the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwepemc people, with whom we share these lands we all call Home.

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