Master criminal Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) is trying to control the rogue actions of one of his men, while also planning one last big heist before retiring. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Hanna (Al Pacino) attempts to track down McCauley as he deals with the chaos in his own life, including the infidelity of his wife (Diane Venora) and the mental health of his stepdaughter (Natalie Portman). McCauley and Hanna discover a mutual respect, even as they try to thwart each other's plans. Also starring Val Kilmer, Ashley Judd, Mykelti Williams, Jon Voight, Tom Sizemore, Amy Brenneman, and Dennis Haysbert.

"Just when it seemed that the only hope for crime movies lay in the postmodernist artifice of films like Pulp Fiction, Mann reinvests the genre with brooding, modernist conviction. This one sticks to your gut." (Newsweek)

"Though Al Pacino and Robert De Niro share but a handful of screen minutes together, HEAT is an engrossing crime drama that draws compelling performances from its stars -- and confirms Michael Mann's mastery of the genre." (Rotten Tomatoes)

Monday, September 7
Doors 2:10 pm | Movie 2:40 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

HEAT (Michael Mann, 1995 / 170 mins / 18A) Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective, Vincent Hanna, pursues him without rest. Each man recognizes and respects the ability and the dedication of the other even though they are aware their cat-and-mouse game may end in violence.

After decades of being blown to bits by bombs, demolished by dynamite, mangled by magnets, battered by boulders, trampled by trains, tricked by tunnels, sprung by springs, steamrolled by steamrollers, maligned by misfires, bedeviled by bungees, rattled by rockets, backstabbed by bat suits, rocked by rocket skates, upended by unicycles, quaked by quake pills, rubberized by rogue bands, and hurled headlong off every cliff in the Southwest, Wile E. Coyote (Genius) finally fights back. Teaming up with billboard accident lawyer Kevin Avery, he takes on slick corporate counsel Buddy Crane  and ACME, Inc., the profit-obsessed conglomerate behind every one of the Coyote’s chaotic catastrophes. With John Cena, Will Forte, Lana Condor.

"The self-reflexive satire of Coyote vs. Acme is complemented by the quality of its craftsmanship -- the live-action cinematography by Brandon Trost is wonderfully tactile -- and suffused by the abiding affection that it displays for its characters." (The Ringer)

"It’s not just that it’s funny, breezy, smart, and earnest; it’s that it does it all while deftly paying homage to the franchise that has delighted audiences for nearly a century. It is easily the best live-action animation hybrid of this century." (Inverse)

"Not since 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' in 1988 has there been such a funny, shrewd and entertaining movie weaving live action and animation." (AARP Movies for Grownups)

Monday, September 7
Doors 3:45 pm | Movie 6:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

COYOTE VS. ACME (Dave Green, 2026 / 101 mins / PG) After enduring years of malfunctioning products, Wile E. Coyote teams up with a local personal injury attorney to take on ACME, the manufacturer of anything and everything used by the Looney Tunes characters.

"More human than human is our motto."

In 2007, director Ridley Scott released BLADE RUNNER: The Final Cut, the “definitive” edition (the work-print feature version), which has since been remastered for theatrical release. Catch it in all its director approved, futuretastic, digital sci-fi glory on the big screen - the way nature intended.

Harrison Ford stars in this fascinating, dark vision of the near future as a policeman who tracks engineered humans--a Blade Runner. In the not-so-distant year 2019, ex-detective Rick Deckard (Ford) is called out of retirement to hunt four genetically engineered humans who have come to earth. Designed to do difficult, hazardous work, the manufactured humans are stronger, faster and smarter than non-engineered humans. They feel no pain or remorse; they are almost indistinguishable from other humans ... and they are killing people. Now Deckard must stop them before they kill again. Based on the novel, "Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick. Also starring Sean Young, Rutger Hauer, Edward James Olmos, Daryl Hannah.

"A visually remarkable, achingly human sci-fi masterpiece." (Rotten Tomatoes)

"This is perhaps the only science-fiction film that can be called transcendental." (Entertainment Weekly)

"A masterpiece of dystopian science fiction on film." (Daily Telegraph)

Monday, September 7
Doors 8:15 pm | Movie 8:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

BLADE RUNNER: The Final Cut (Ridley Scott, 1982 / 117 mins / 14 A) When ex-detective Rick Deckard is called out of retirement to track down and eliminate a team of humanoid androids that have escaped from an outer space mining colony and have taken refuge here on Earth. During his search for the fugitives, he discovers some disturbing secrets about the future plans of the androids' manufacturer, the Tyrell Corporation.

After decades of being blown to bits by bombs, demolished by dynamite, mangled by magnets, battered by boulders, trampled by trains, tricked by tunnels, sprung by springs, steamrolled by steamrollers, maligned by misfires, bedeviled by bungees, rattled by rockets, backstabbed by bat suits, rocked by rocket skates, upended by unicycles, quaked by quake pills, rubberized by rogue bands, and hurled headlong off every cliff in the Southwest, Wile E. Coyote (Genius) finally fights back. Teaming up with billboard accident lawyer Kevin Avery, he takes on slick corporate counsel Buddy Crane  and ACME, Inc., the profit-obsessed conglomerate behind every one of the Coyote’s chaotic catastrophes. With John Cena, Will Forte, Lana Condor.

"The self-reflexive satire of Coyote vs. Acme is complemented by the quality of its craftsmanship -- the live-action cinematography by Brandon Trost is wonderfully tactile -- and suffused by the abiding affection that it displays for its characters." (The Ringer)

"It’s not just that it’s funny, breezy, smart, and earnest; it’s that it does it all while deftly paying homage to the franchise that has delighted audiences for nearly a century. It is easily the best live-action animation hybrid of this century." (Inverse)

"Not since 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' in 1988 has there been such a funny, shrewd and entertaining movie weaving live action and animation." (AARP Movies for Grownups)

Tuesday, September 8
Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6.30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

COYOTE VS. ACME (Dave Green, 2026 / 101 mins / PG) After enduring years of malfunctioning products, Wile E. Coyote teams up with a local personal injury attorney to take on ACME, the manufacturer of anything and everything used by the Looney Tunes characters.

Two aimless young women inadvertently gain telepathic abilities after ingesting an experimental drug, pitting them against dangerous rivals pursuing the same substance. With Kristen Stewart, Alia Shawkat, Cate Blanchett, Kumail Nanjiani, Kate McKinnon, Geena Davis.

"The ‘90s stoner comedy is back, so take a rip and let the hijinks grab ya’ by the boo-boo. More Alex Cox vibes than Cheech & Chong." (Fort Worth Report)

"With her effervescent directorial debut, Meyer announces herself as a cinematic Caterpillar for the Alice in Wonderlands of our time. The great American stoner comedy isn’t dead. It just needed the wrong girls to save it." (IndieWire)

"'The Wrong Girls' takes a ridiculous premise and runs with it, delivering a mostly fun stoner comedy with a top-notch cast -- Kristen Stewart, Alia Shawkat, and Kate Mckinnon prove to be just the right kind of girls to unwind with after a long day at work." (Rotten Tomatoes)

"... Far from a bad trip. The ensemble cast is especially charming, and the good humor oozing out of the entire project means it’s hard to avoid a contact high." (Variety)

""The Wrong Girls" is the right comedy if you want to unplug your brain and laugh." (Los Angeles Times)

Tuesday, September 8
Doors 8:30 pm | Movie 9:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

THE WRONG GIRLS (Dylan Meye, 2026 / 97 mins / 14A) Two aimless young women inadvertently gain telepathic abilities after ingesting an experimental drug, pitting them against dangerous rivals pursuing the same powerful substance.

Near the border between Ontario and Quebec, Joel (Dakota Daulby, LONGLEGS) works in the construction industry. He has a healthy relationship with his partner (Christie Burke, ETERNITY), his mother (Maxim Roy, SHORESY), and his grandmother (France Castel, LES FURIES). The only stain on this picture is his father, Bodo (Emmanuel Bilodeau, CURLING), who has been struggling with a fentanyl addiction for years. He is unable to hold down a job, turns every place he ends up in into a slovenly dive, and is a potential danger to himself and others. Despite everything, Joel continues to try to help him, telling himself that if he loves his father enough, he will eventually manage to get the man’s life back on track.

"Inspirée d'une histoire vraie, 'Tight Lettuce' est une comédie noire qui raconte l'amour inébranlable de Joel (Dakota Daulby) pour son père, Bodo (Emmanuel Bilodeau), qui lutte contre une dépendance à l'héroïne et aufentanyl. Malgré le déni de Bodo et le chaos que sa dépendance entraîne, Joel documente la lutte de son père, dans l'espoir d'inspirer le changement. Avec leur lien qui s’approfondit, Joel peut choisir d’affronter son père ou de chérir le temps qu'il leur reste ensemble." 

Winner, Fantasia Film Festival 2026 Audience Award GOLD / Best Quebec Feature

Presented in partnership with Vancouver Rendez-vous French Film Festival

"A novel, more intimately Canadian character-driven narrative by way of a multi-generational family-on-hold tragicomedy. ... Achieves a heartbreaking melancholy via the unrestrained joy and laughter, against the stark failures of its central character." (Screen Anarchy)

"The performances here are spot on, but it’s the rich detail that really brings it to life." (Eye For Film)

"“Harrison Houde's “Tight Lettuce” digs into addiction and family ties with a mix of humor and devastation.” (IndieWire)

"Funny, horrifying, touching, and above all, deeply human.” (Fantasia International FilmFestival 2026, Official Selection)

Wednesday, September 9
Doors 8:00 pm | Movie 8:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

TIGHT LETTUCE "Tissé serré" (Harrison Houde, 2026 / 95 mins / NR / French w. EST) A son films his father's addiction, hoping to document his recovery; but as he sacrifices everything to save him, he must decide how much he'll lose for someone who may not want saving.

After decades of being blown to bits by bombs, demolished by dynamite, mangled by magnets, battered by boulders, trampled by trains, tricked by tunnels, sprung by springs, steamrolled by steamrollers, maligned by misfires, bedeviled by bungees, rattled by rockets, backstabbed by bat suits, rocked by rocket skates, upended by unicycles, quaked by quake pills, rubberized by rogue bands, and hurled headlong off every cliff in the Southwest, Wile E. Coyote (Genius) finally fights back. Teaming up with billboard accident lawyer Kevin Avery, he takes on slick corporate counsel Buddy Crane  and ACME, Inc., the profit-obsessed conglomerate behind every one of the Coyote’s chaotic catastrophes. With John Cena, Will Forte, Lana Condor.

"The self-reflexive satire of Coyote vs. Acme is complemented by the quality of its craftsmanship -- the live-action cinematography by Brandon Trost is wonderfully tactile -- and suffused by the abiding affection that it displays for its characters." (The Ringer)

"It’s not just that it’s funny, breezy, smart, and earnest; it’s that it does it all while deftly paying homage to the franchise that has delighted audiences for nearly a century. It is easily the best live-action animation hybrid of this century." (Inverse)

"Not since 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' in 1988 has there been such a funny, shrewd and entertaining movie weaving live action and animation." (AARP Movies for Grownups)

Thursday, September 10
Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

COYOTE VS. ACME (Dave Green, 2026 / 101 mins / PG) After enduring years of malfunctioning products, Wile E. Coyote teams up with a local personal injury attorney to take on ACME, the manufacturer of anything and everything used by the Looney Tunes characters.

"Are you talkin' to me? Well, I'm the only one here."

TAXI DRIVER (Martin Scorsese, 1976 / 113 mins / 18A) Robert De Niro stars as Travis Bickle in this oppressive psychodrama about a Vietnam veteran who rebels against the decadence and immorality of big city life in New York while working the nightshift as a taxi driver.

The Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat Cereal Cartoon Party is returning to the Park Theatre with a "back to school" event featuring an all-new lineup of retro TV goodness, covered in sugary cereal. It's Volume XIV!

Kids today may not realize the significance of the Saturday morning ritual, but once upon a time, we had to wait a whole week to get our cartoon fix, and when we got it, we tended to binge. Well – welcome to The Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat Cereal Cartoon Party - that special time when kids and kids-at-heart get to relive the exciting Saturday Morning ritual of non-stop retro cartoons, and binge on the multi-colored sugary cereals that used to be a part of every “balanced” breakfast!

The cartoon lineup is always a mystery, but expect to see monsters, sci-fi, sleuths, superheroes and all kinds of 2D silliness, both faves and obscurities spanning the '30s through the '90s, all punctuated with vintage commercials, PSAs and station IDs for a 3-hour trip down memory lane! So get ready for a sugar rush and an explosion of nostalgia all wrapped up in one candy-coated package.

Curated by David Bertrand

Dairy-free and gluten-free options available! Compostable bowls and spoons will be provided, however we welcome and encourage guests to bring their own NON-BREAKABLE (ie, not ceramic) bowls and spoons.

Saturday, September 12
Doors 10:00 am | Event 10:30 am *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Adults $23
Kids Pricing (13 and under) $15 

Join us at the Park Theatre for a 30th Anniversary screening of MATILDA, a touchstone for 90s kids and movie lovers of all ages. Adapted from children's author Roald Dahl's 1988 novel of the same name, it tells the story of Matilda Wormwood (Mara Wilson), a gifted girl forced to put up with a crude, distant father (Danny DeVito) and mother (Rhea Perlman). Worse, Agatha Trunchbull (Pam Ferris), the evil principal at Matilda's school, is a terrifyingly strict bully. However, when Matilda realizes she has the power of telekinesis, she begins to defend her friends from Trunchbull's wrath and fight back against her unkind parents.

"Terrific acting, a sharp, perceptive script and whimsical design make this a corker both children and adults can enjoy." (Washington Post)

"The real stars of the movie are the undiluted sensibility of Dahl, the wit and wisdom of the screenwriters and director, and the glorious creativity of the designers." (Toronto Star)

"'Matilda'... is a celebration of intelligence and learning. It's written and directed by people who, on some level, love books and reading—and enjoy the idea of making a heroine who can defeat her adult enemies by reading them into the ground." (Chicago Tribune)

Sunday, September 13
Doors 12:45 pm | Movie 1:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

MATILDA (Danny DeVito, 1996 / 98 mins / PG) An extraordinarily intelligent young girl from a cruel and uncaring family discovers she possesses telekinetic powers and is sent off to a school headed by a tyrannical principal.

"Are you talkin' to me? Well, I'm the only one here."

TAXI DRIVER (Martin Scorsese, 1976 / 113 mins / 18A) Robert De Niro stars as Travis Bickle in this oppressive psychodrama about a Vietnam veteran who rebels against the decadence and immorality of big city life in New York while working the nightshift as a taxi driver.

Based on director Katsuhiro Otomo's landmark dystopian manga of the same name, this enduringly popular work of Japanime is a visual feast, featuring epic, hand-drawn cityscapes as a backdrop for a sexy, violent cyberpunk adventure that takes place in the post-apocalyptic city of Neo-Tokyo (in... 2019!). The story follows a teenaged boy who is exposed to a mysterious energy source, and develops telekinetic powers that place him at the center of a conflict that may destroy the world.

"'Akira' is distractingly bloody and violent, but its phenomenal animation and sheer kinetic energy helped set the standard for modern anime." (Rotten Tomatoes)

"An impressive achievement, often suggesting a weird expressionist blend of 2001, The Warriors, Blade Runner and Forbidden Planet." (Time Out)

"A phenomenal work of animation with all the hallmarks of an instant cult classic." (New York Times)

"Easily the most breathtaking and kinetic anime ever made." (Village Voice)

Friday, September 18
Doors 3:15 pm | Movie 3:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

AKIRA (Katsuhiro Ôtomo, 1988 / 124 mins / PG / Japanese with English subtitles) In 1988 the Japanese government drops an atomic bomb on Tokyo after ESP experiments on children go awry. In 2019, 31 years after the nuking of the city, Kaneda, a bike gang leader, tries to save his friend Tetsuo from a secret government project. He battles anti-government activists, greedy politicians, irresponsible scientists and a powerful military leader until Tetsuo's supernatural powers suddenly manifest. A final battle is fought in Tokyo Olympiad exposing the experiment's secrets.

Based on director Katsuhiro Otomo's landmark dystopian manga of the same name, this enduringly popular work of Japanime is a visual feast, featuring epic, hand-drawn cityscapes as a backdrop for a sexy, violent cyberpunk adventure that takes place in the post-apocalyptic city of Neo-Tokyo (in... 2019!). The story follows a teenaged boy who is exposed to a mysterious energy source, and develops telekinetic powers that place him at the center of a conflict that may destroy the world.

"'Akira' is distractingly bloody and violent, but its phenomenal animation and sheer kinetic energy helped set the standard for modern anime." (Rotten Tomatoes)

"An impressive achievement, often suggesting a weird expressionist blend of 2001, The Warriors, Blade Runner and Forbidden Planet." (Time Out)

"A phenomenal work of animation with all the hallmarks of an instant cult classic." (New York Times)

"Easily the most breathtaking and kinetic anime ever made." (Village Voice)

Friday, September 18
Doors 3:15 pm | Movie 3:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Saturday, September 19
Doors 9:00 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

AKIRA (Katsuhiro Ôtomo, 1988 / 124 mins / PG / Japanese with English subtitles) In 1988 the Japanese government drops an atomic bomb on Tokyo after ESP experiments on children go awry. In 2019, 31 years after the nuking of the city, Kaneda, a bike gang leader, tries to save his friend Tetsuo from a secret government project. He battles anti-government activists, greedy politicians, irresponsible scientists and a powerful military leader until Tetsuo's supernatural powers suddenly manifest. A final battle is fought in Tokyo Olympiad exposing the experiment's secrets.

"They just use your mind and you never get the credit
It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it..."

We are dimming the lights, firing up the projector, and raising a glass (or two) to the late, great singer, actress, and philanthropist Dolly Parton with a DD Double Bill on September 25 (9/25!) by featuring a pair of her onscreen performances that showcase both her incredible charisma and her legendary musical talent. Parton made her film debut in the 1980 feminist workplace comedy 9 TO 5, which features her signature Grammy and Oscar-nominated anthem. Her homespun and down-home magnetism would be put to good use in her next onscreen role, the 1982 musical screwball comedy THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS.

Alongside her formidable co-stars in 9 TO 5, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, Parton shines as a member of  a ride-or-die trio of female employees who, when fed up with their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical, bigot of a boss, devise a plan to turn the tables on him - and take over the office. And of course, it goes without saying, they create a more efficient, sociable, and pleasant work environment. Shocker! Also starring Dabney Coleman (and one of the most iconic, catchy, original songs ever composed for a movie, courtesy of Ms. Parton).

"Dolly Parton is, on the basis of this one film, a natural-born movie star, a performer who holds our attention so easily that it's hard to believe it's her first film." (Roger Ebert)

Friday, September 25
Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Why not make it a DD Double Bill with THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS at 9:00 pm?

9 TO 5 (Colin Higgins, 1980 / 110 mins / PG) Frank Hart is a pig. He takes advantage in the grossest manner of the women who work with him. When his three assistants manage to trap him in his own house they assume control of his department and productivity leaps, but just how long can they keep Hart tied up?

We are dimming the lights, firing up the projector, and raising a glass (or two) to the late, great singer, actress, and philanthropist Dolly Parton with a DD Double Bill on September 25 (9/25!) by featuring a pair of her onscreen performances that showcase both her incredible charisma and her legendary musical talent. Parton made her film debut in the 1980 feminist workplace comedy 9 TO 5, which features her signature Grammy and Oscar-nominated anthem. Her homespun and down-home magnetism would be put to good use in her next onscreen role, the 1982 musical screwball comedy THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS.

Dolly followed up her smashing success in 9 TO 5 with a Golden Globe-nominated performance as Miss Mona in THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, adapted from the stage musical of the same name. Miss Mona operates the Chicken Ranch, a brothel with a long history in a small Texas town. The locals have a good relationship with the institution, and Mona is respected in the community. The sheriff, Ed Earl Dodd (Burt Reynolds), also looks out for the Chicken Ranch due to his past with Miss Mona. However, when pious reporter Melvin Thorpe (Dom DeLuise) exposes the brothel, outside interests want it shut down, putting the governor (Charles Durning) in a tough spot. Parton's musicality features heavily on the soundtrack to this, notably her rendition of "Hard Candy Christmas" and her Grammy-nominated performance of "I Will Always Love You."

"Dolly Parton is, on the basis of this one film, a natural-born movie star, a performer who holds our attention so easily that it's hard to believe it's her first film." (Roger Ebert)

Friday, September 25
Doors 8:30 pm | Movie 9:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Why not make it a DD Double Bill with 9 TO 5 at 6:30 pm! https://tickets.theparktheatre.ca/events/45170-9-to-5-dolly-parton-tribute

THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS (Colin Higgins, 1982 / PG / 114 mins) A town's Sheriff and regular patron of a historical whorehouse fights to keep it running when a television reporter targets it as the Devil's playhouse.

GREEN OVER GRAY portrays the theoretical and design development linked to the Green Architecture revolution, through the analysis of some seminal projects by Emilio Ambasz, which have covered the current debate on climate impact and introduced a vision of Nature that today, 40 years later, we recognize as a turning point in the history of the relationship between man and the environment. Such projects witness the importance of a well-balanced environment for better human daily life. A film is a perfect format for illustrating environmental care to vast audiences, showing how architecture can address the issue of climate change, better conditions for living, and better solutions for urban decay.

The visual register therefore plays on the drawings and images of the built architectures, allowing us to enter the logic of Emilio Ambasz’s poetic world, in the belief that technique alone is not enough, and that architecture is such only if it is capable of arousing emotions. Architects and local
partners guide us in commenting on the works.

The theme of Architecture’s accountability towards a design that ensures the welfare of the different ecosystems in which we live is also addressed in the documentary through exclusive interviews with, among others, Tadao Ando, Kengo Kuma, Toyo Ito, James Wines, together with Barry Bergdoll, Fulvio Irace and Stefano Mancuso.  Original models, shot in a theatre with special visual effects, images of contemporary life in the existing buildings, above the lyrics and fables by Emilio Ambasz, give shape to an unconventional and dreamlike documentary on how Architecture can influence our behavior and our impact on the planet.

 Presented by Design Vancouver Festival with support from the Architecture & Design Film Festival.

Sunday, September 27
Doors 12:45 pm | Movie 1:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

GREEN OVER GRAY (Francesca Molteni & Mattia Colombo, 2024 / 56 mins / NR / English subtitles) 'Green Over Gray' portrays the theoretical and design development linked to the GreenArchitecture revolution, through the analysis of some seminal projects by Emilio Ambasz, which have covered the current debate on climate impact and introduced a vision of Nature that today, 40 years later, we recognize as a turning point in the history of the relationship between man and the environment. Such projects witness the importance of a well-balanced environment for better human daily life. A film is a perfect format for illustrating environmental care to vast audiences, showing how architecture can address the issue of climate change, better conditions for living, and better solutions for urban decay.

Following sold-out screenings across North America, CAST ASIDE THE CLOUDS comes to Vancouver’s historic Park Theatre for a special screening and Q&A with the cast and filmmakers.

Set in present-day Tehran, CAST ASIDE THE CLOUDS is a moving love story about two young people divided by faith, family expectations, and the prejudices of the society around them.

Layla Khosravi is a young Bahá’í woman barred from attending university because of her faith. Sasan Naderi is an ambitious Muslim doctor preparing to leave Iran and advance his career in Germany. When a violent attack brings them together, an unexpected love begins to grow.

Like Romeo and Juliet, the response of their families will test their determination to be together. But when the Iranian authorities bring Layla’s world crashing down, it appears that she may lose not only Sasan, but her freedom and perhaps even her life.

Inspired by the continuing persecution of Iran’s Bahá’í community, CAST ASIDE THE CLOUDS is ultimately a story of courage, resilience, and the power of love to overcome deeply rooted prejudice.

Shot in Athens and set in Tehran, the film features an international cast led by Iranian-Canadian actors Parmiss Sehat and Behtash Fazlali, with Anthony Azizi and Shirin Youssefian Maanian.

Awards include Best Director, Best International Feature, Best Drama, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing at international film festivals.

Q&A with the cast and filmmakers following the screening.

Monday, September 28
Doors 6:30 pm | Movie 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

CAST ASIDE THE CLOUDS (Mary Darling, 2025 / 115 mins / NR / English with occasional Persian subtitles) A young Bahá’í woman denied access to higher education falls in love with an ambitious Muslim doctor. When she is arrested for studying at an underground university, their love and courage are tested by family prejudice and state persecution.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for Dune Insiders at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Tuesday, December 15
Doors 5:00 pm | Movie 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Thursday, December 17
Doors 1:30 pm | Movie 2:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for advance screenings at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Thursday, December 17
Doors 5:00 pm | Movie 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for advance screenings at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Thursday, December 17
Doors 8:45 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for advance screenings at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Friday, December 18
Doors 2:30 pm | Movie 3:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for advance screenings at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Friday, December 18
Doors 5:30 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for advance screenings at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Friday, December 18
Doors 9:15 pm | Movie 9:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for advance screenings at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Saturday, December 19
Doors 2:30 pm | Movie 3:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for advance screenings at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Saturday, December 19
Doors 5:30 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for advance screenings at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Saturday, December 19
Doors 9:15 pm | Movie 9:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for advance screenings at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Sunday, December 20
Doors 1:30 pm | Movie 2:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for advance screenings at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Sunday, December 20
Doors 4:45 pm | Movie 5:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for advance screenings at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Sunday, December 20
Doors 8:30 pm | Movie 9:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for advance screenings at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Monday, December 21
Doors 1:30 pm | Movie 2:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for advance screenings at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Monday, December 21
Doors 5:00 pm | Movie 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for advance screenings at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Monday, December 21
Doors 9:00 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for advance screenings at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Tuesday, December 22
Doors 1:30 pm | Movie 2:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for advance screenings at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Tuesday, December 22
Doors 5:00 pm | Movie 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for advance screenings at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Tuesday, December 22
Doors 9:00 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for advance screenings at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Wednesday, December 23
Doors 1:30 pm | Movie 2:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for advance screenings at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Wednesday, December 23
Doors 5:00 pm | Movie 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for advance screenings at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Wednesday, December 23
Doors 9:00 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for advance screenings at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Thursday, December 24
Doors 1:30 pm | Movie 2:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for advance screenings at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Thursday, December 24
Doors 5:00 pm | Movie 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.

Secure your path, seal your fate.

Tickets are on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 am for advance screenings at the Park Theatre Vancouver.

Thursday, December 24
Doors 9:00 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

DUNE: PART THREE (Denis Villeneuve, 2026 / 140 mins / NR) Emperor Paul Atreides faces the fallout from his ascent to power as political plots and a galaxy-wide holy war endanger the future only he can see.