Kankantri
Directed by: Gabri Christa / USA (2024) / Dance-doc hybrid / All Ages / 25 min / Edmonton premiere
In “KANKANTRI (The Silk Cotton Tree),” a woman is transported to the parallel universe of all her different ancestors where she dances and takes part in rituals until she feels whole.
Lampedusa
Directed by: Valerie Buhagiar / Canada (2026) / Music video / All Ages / 5 min / Edmonton premiere
Lampedusa reveals the challenges and desperation that asylum-seekers face in hopes for a better life outcome. A large percentage of them live in poverty and conflict and are desperate for stability, job security and an overall better life for themselves and their families. Because of these desperate times, they put their lives at risk by journeying across the treacherous open sea waters hoping for a better life. Featuring the song, Lampedusa, composed, arranged and sung by Shameema Soni and Maryem Tollar, and performed by their band, LuA.
Director Valerie Buhagiar in attendance. Q&A to follow at the end of the program.
This Is Not a Ghost Story
Directed by: Valerie Buhagiar / Canada (2025) / Experimental Bio-fairytale doc / Not rated / 20 min / Edmonton premiere
THIS IS NOT A GHOST STORY is a cinematic “bio-fairytale” that explores haunting events from life, interwoven with ghost sightings. As a Maltese immigrant, director Valerie Buhagiar recount lingering struggles and experiences that span from her childhood to the present day. In this lyrical piece, Buhagiar shares moments that shocked, froze, and pulled her backward in time.
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