The Wizard of the Kremlin
136 min | Political Drama / Thriller / Satire
The Wizard of the Kremlin (French: Le Mage du Kremlin) is a 2025 political thriller and dark comedy directed by Olivier Assayas. Based on the best-selling novel by Giuliano da Empoli, the film serves as a satirical exploration of the rise of Vladimir Putin through the eyes of his fictional spin doctor.
The Plot
The story follows Vadim Baranov, a former artist and reality TV producer who becomes the strategic mastermind behind a young KGB agent, Vladimir Putin. Spanning from the chaotic aftermath of the Soviet Union’s collapse to the consolidation of modern Russian power, the film depicts Baranov transforming political reality into a theatrical performance to maintain the “Tsar’s” image.
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Sarah Polley
Julie Christie, Michael Murphy, Gordon Pinsent
Drama / 110 minutes / PG
Celebrate National Canadian Film Day with a free screening of the masterpiece Away From Her. Sarah Polley’s poignant directorial debut explores the heartbreaking beauty of enduring love as a couple (Julie Christie and Gordon Pinsent) faces the challenges of Alzheimer’s.
Mélanie Charbonneau
Gabrielle Côté, France Castel, Anne-Élisabeth Bossé
Comedy / 105 minutes / PG
When their amateur hockey league is evicted by a men’s team, a defiant group of women in Waterloo, Quebec, fights back by forming an underground roller derby team.
Celebrate National Canadian Film Day with this free screening of a raucous, heart-filled comedy!
Jenn Strom
E.J. Hughes, Robert Amos, Ian Thom, Charlie Hill
Documentary / 82 minutes / G
Discover the man behind the canvas. While E.J. Hughes’s landscapes defined British Columbia, his life remained a mystery. Director Jenn Strom paints a beautiful portrait of the gentle soul who reshaped Canadian art.
Rocketman
121 Min | Dexter Fletcher | The Vic Theatre
Set to the rhythm of his most iconic hits, Rocketman is a “musical fantasy” that follows the incredible transformation of Reginald Dwight—a shy piano prodigy from a small town—into the global superstar Elton John. Far from a standard biopic, the film uses surreal, high-energy musical numbers to tell the story of his breakthrough years in the 1970s, his legendary songwriting partnership with Bernie Taupin, and his personal battles with fame and addiction. It is a glitter-filled, flamboyant, and deeply moving look at how a boy from the suburbs became one of the most enduring figures in pop culture.
William Wyler
Barbra Streisand, Omar Sharif, Kay Medford
Musical / 151 min / G
Fanny Brice isn’t your average showgirl, but Barbra Streisand is the ultimate star. Watch her tumble through the Follies and deliver the performance that earned her an historic Oscar.
From “People” to “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” come sing along with Babs!
