Universal Language
A film by Matthew Rankin
w/ Matthew Rankin, Pirouz Nemati, Amir Amiri
Rated NR
1hr 29min
In a mysterious and surreal interzone somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg, the lives of multiple characters interweave with each other in surprising and mysterious ways. Gradeschoolers Negin and Nazgol find a sum of money frozen in the winter ice and try to claim it. Meanwhile, Massoud leads a group of increasingly-befuddled tourists through the monuments and historic sites of Winnipeg. Matthew quits his meaningless job in a Québecois government office and sets out upon an enigmatic journey to visit his mother. Space, time and personal identities crossfade, interweave and echo into a surreal comedy of misdirection.
"There is no single category that you can slot Rankin’s mix of a wink, a nudge and an embrace into, so we guess “lo-fi masterpiece” will have to do until a better option comes along."
David Fear
Rolling Stone
"I’ve not gone long without thinking about “Universal Language.” I guess Rankin’s movie dream has filtered into those of my own."
Jake Coyle
Associated Press
Closed caption and hearing devices are available upon request.
Tue Mar 18
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w/ Matthew Rankin, Pirouz Nemati, Amir Amiri
Rated NR
1hr 29min
In a mysterious and surreal interzone somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg, the lives of multiple characters interweave with each other in surprising and mysterious ways. Gradeschoolers Negin and Nazgol find a sum of money frozen in the winter ice and try to claim it. Meanwhile, Massoud leads a group of increasingly-befuddled tourists through the monuments and historic sites of Winnipeg. Matthew quits his meaningless job in a Québecois government office and sets out upon an enigmatic journey to visit his mother. Space, time and personal identities crossfade, interweave and echo into a surreal comedy of misdirection.
"There is no single category that you can slot Rankin’s mix of a wink, a nudge and an embrace into, so we guess “lo-fi masterpiece” will have to do until a better option comes along."
David Fear
Rolling Stone
"I’ve not gone long without thinking about “Universal Language.” I guess Rankin’s movie dream has filtered into those of my own."
Jake Coyle
Associated Press
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