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Gambling, Gods and LSD (2002): Hosted by José Teodoro - April 30, 2026

This special screening of Gambling, Gods and LSD will be hosted by José Teodoro, author of Nothing But Time: Conversations with Peter Mettler on Life and Cinema (Anvil Press), copies of which will be available for purchase and signing. Post show conversation after the screening.

Cinema of Resistance: May 2026

Revolutionary films from around the world—powerful, uplifting stories of rebellion and revolution spanning diverse places and eras. Featuring anti-fascist, anti-capitalist, anti-misogynist, and anti-colonialist works from three continents over the past 80 years, including right here in Canada.

Who Are We?

We are a non-profit film society dedicated to presenting significant, challenging, and essential works of cinema art in Calgary. 

Our season runs year round in curated programs which situate each film in a thematic and historical context.

We do this because we believe cinema is an essential form of artistic, social, and political expression. Audiences should be able to engage with a wide range of cinematic expression, not only with what is commercially viable. We believe in the power of sharing these experiences with other people in a theatrical setting and we strive to cultivate a community around that experience.