By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 4.5 cats
Director: Matthew Rankin
Starring: Amir Amiri | Bernard Arene | Faraz Anoushah Pour | Matthew Rankin | Pirouz Nemati
Original language title: Une langue universelle
Year: 2025
Running time: 89
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31691389
Chris says: “A considerable advance over Matthew Rankin’s previous weirdo-Canadian feature THE TWENTIETH CENTURY while also barely resembling it. Maybe the funniest, most original film I’ve seen in ages? Also, while not quite HUNDREDS OF TURKEYS, I was not expecting so many of ’em. 4.5 cats“
“(Screened at the MFA Boston; theatrical release coming soon.)”
Michael responds: “Chris’ review is spot on. I’m not quite sure what filmmaker Rankin is getting at with this absurdist, alternate reality tale, but it’s great fun, lovely to watch, and surprisingly moving as it concludes. What is it about the city of Winnipeg that inspires such out there creativity? So many delightful moments to point out, I’ll just say don’t miss this film. 4 1/2 cats“
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