Fogo island Film Weekend: Resistance and Resilience
Date: Nov 23
1:00 pm
- 4:30 pm
Where: Theatre
Film
Fogo Island Film is an annual series organized by Fogo Island Arts devoted to international films that consider the diversity of relationships between nature and society. This year's theme is Resistance and Resilience, featuring the following events: Friday November 22nd 6:00-9:00pm Island of the Hungry Ghosts Gabrielle Brady. Germany, UK, Australia, 2018, 94 min. Followed by Q&A with filmmaker Gabrielle Brady. Saturday November 23rd 1:00-2:10 pm Winning submissions from the Fogo Island Film 2019 international open call for short films. La Pesca Pablo Alvarez-Mesa, Fernando Lopez Escriva. Colombia, 2017,22 min. Eulogy for the Dead Sea Polina Teif. Canada, 2018, 24 min. Gems and Minerals Diane Borsato. Canada, 2018, 25 min. 2:30-4:06 pm A Whale of a Tale. Megumi Sasaki. Japan, 2017, 96 min. In 2010, Taiji, a sleepy fishing town in Japan, suddenly found itself in the worldwide media spotlight. The Cove, a documentary denouncing the town?s longstanding whale and dolphin hunting traditions, won an Academy Award and almost overnight, Taiji became the go-to destination and battleground for activists from around the world. A Whale of a Tale reveals the complex story behind the ongoing debate. Told through a wide range of characters including local fishermen, international activists and an American journalist (and long-time Japanese resident), this powerful documentary unearths a deep divide in eastern and western thought about nature and wildlife and cultural sensitivity in the face of global activism. Sunday November 24th 1:00-2:10 pm Winning submissions from the Fogo Island Film 2019 international open call for short films. 2:20-3:16 pm Naturales Historiae Pauline Julier. Switzerland, 2018, 56 min. 3:30-4:50 pm When Lambs Become Lions Jon Kasbe. USA, 2018, 79 min. Image Credit: Jon Kasbe, When Lambs Become Lions. Film still. USA, 2018, 79 min. Members, please call Visitor Services 757-8090 to reserve your seat.
Events & Programs
Special fabric remnants or scraps of velvet and silk have been delicately crafted into small pillows using the humble straight pin. Since at least the 17th century they have marked courtship, documented weddings, and welcomed the birth of new babies. Bits and bobs of ribbons, beads, sequins were used to adorn these simple cushions.
We invite you to join us to create your own special pin pillow. Choose to commemorate a wedding, anniversary or birthday. We will inspire you with historic patterns from The Rooms collections and crafty examples to elevate your love of making.
The cost of the workshop includes:
- all materials with printed instructions
- a short presentation
- viewing of examples from The Rooms collections
Cost: $35 plus HST. 10% Discount for Rooms members. Seats are limited. Please call (709) 757-8090 to book your space.