At The Cinematheque we're dedicated to bringing you what we like to think of as essential cinema. Whether new releases, classics or rarely-seen gems, these are movie experiences that stay with you long after you've left the theatre: movies that inspire you by their their craft and beauty; movies that really stir the emotions; movies that make you question your assumptions; movies that give you a genuine insight into the local, national and global communities to which we belong.more...See more text
This gem of a theatre on Howe and Helmcken is the place to go for serious cinema: arthouse and experimental film, multi-day directors’ retrospectives, an excellent showcasing of Canadian talent, international masterpieces and lesser known shorts and animation. As a non-profit film society, the theatre is run by an active board of directors and staff who bring in some of the best film exhibitions around. It also plays host to the VIFF, the Latin Film Festival and other festivals.