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102-year-old marathoner Fauja Singh, of London, England, smiles before running in the 5-km race during the Surrey International World Music Marathon in Surrey, B.C. Darryl Dyck/THE CANADIAN PRESS

World’s oldest marathon runner recounts his life with BC filmmaker

102-year-old marathoner Fauja Singh, of London, England, smiles before running in the 5-km race during the Surrey International... (more...)

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Filmmakers thank Surrey residents for helping lift movie ban

Kuljinder S. Sidhu and Dinesh Sood travelled to Surrey to thank movie patrons for helping lift a ban on their film ‘Sadda... (more...)

Surrey’s Sikhs flock to see film about Khalistan movement that is banned in India

The Punjabi film, ‘Sadda Haq,’ written by Kuljinder Sidhu, delivers an account of the Khalistan movement... (more...)

‘Gouravam’ available to Tamil and Telugu film fans online for $5

Simultaneously shot in Tamil and Telugu, South Indian film Gouravam is available to be viewed online for $5. Submitted photo Chennai,... (more...)

Hollywood film ‘Million Dollar Arm,’ about cricket players recruited to play Major League baseball, to be shot in India

A Hollywood film about Dinesh Patel (left) and Rinku Singh of the Pittsburgh Pirates, seen in this March 27, 2009 file photo,... (more...)

Bollywood actress Chitrangada Singh is expected to attend Tuesday's press conference about the Times of India film awards in Vancouver, B.C. STRDEL/AFP/Getty Images

Premier Christy Clark to announce big Bollywood bash planned for B.C.

VANCOUVER DESI Bollywood actress Chitrangada Singh is expected to attend Tuesday’s press conference about the Times... (more...)

FILM: Tale of oppression in Punjab comes to Surrey Arts Centre

Bhaar: Unthinkable Burden is a story of oppression in Punjab in the 1980s. It comes to the Surrey Arts Centre this weekend. Vancouver... (more...)

WEEKEND EVENTS: PICS Gala, SAFF, and Mika Singh!

Another weekend is almost here, and another month in 2012 has passed as we head into November. Life is going to start getting... (more...)

VIFF screening pick – Blood Relative

Title: Blood Relative Director: Nimisha Mukerji – local Country: Canada Screenings: Sat. Oct 6, 6:45 pm, Granville... (more...)

VIFF screening pick (short film) – Double Shift

Title: Double Shift Directors: Amit Roy, Swati Bhattacharya Country: India Screenings: Fri. Oct 5, 9:30 pm, Granville 2;... (more...)

VIFF screening pick – Lou Harrison: A World of Music

Title: Lou Harrison: A World of Music Director: Eva Soltes Country: USA Screenings: Fri. Oct 5, 6:30 pm, Vancity; Sun. Oct... (more...)

VIFF screening pick – Abu, Son of Adam

Title: Abu, Son of Adam Director: Salim Ahamed Country: India Screenings: Tue. Oct 2, 6:20 pm, Granville 3; Wed. Oct 3, 3:00... (more...)

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