Events & Gatherings
Shayda
Join us for Discovery Cinema, a Saturday afternoon matinee series aimed at all ages. This November, we’re pleased to present a series of films suggested by our audience in our 2024 Film Program Survey.
Throughout the year, filmgoers have provided film suggestions for what they would like to see in our SaskTel Theatre. We’ve created this month’s film program using that feedback. This November, you’ll see a wide variety of genres, subject matter, and moments from film history.
Thanks to our dedicated film program attendees for their support! We encourage you to fill out the survey for future patron-choice programming.
Shayda, a young Iranian woman living in Australia, finds refuge in a women’s shelter with her six-year-old daughter, Mona. Having fled her husband, Hossein, and filed for divorce, Shayda struggles to maintain normalcy for Mona. Buoyed by the approach of Nowruz, she tries to forge a fresh start with new and unfettered freedoms. But when a judge grants Hossein visitation rights, he re-enters their life, stoking Shayda’s fear that he’ll attempt to take Mona back to Iran.
Shayda
Directed by Noora Niasari
2023, Australia, 117 minutes, PG-13
Presented in Persian & English with English subtitles
Event/Exhibition meta autogenerated block.
When
November 9 at 1:00PM
Where
Sasktel Theatre
Film tickets are $10 at the front desk; free admission for members and youth under 18. Seating is first come, first served. Talks, tours and other events are admission by donation or free with membership.