CIFF 2023

SHORTS: ALBERTA SPIRIT

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9 films in package
CONVICTION
After Joseph is released from jail, he faces inner demons that stand in the way of true freedom.
CHEMICAL SOMNIA
A sonorous trip into chemical landscapes.
MAKING MONEY IN... MANITOU, MANITOBA
Seven half-brothers reflect on their mother, pastimes, and insurance fraud in the slow-paced town of Manitou, Manitoba.
NO MORE KÎYÂM
Mosom doesn't want to start a conflict, after being treated unjustly by a medical professional.
JINN JULIAN
A troubled painter is plagued by his past and his demons in trying to avoid his gripping destiny.
RISE OF AFROBEATS IN THE PRAIRIES
The inspiring journey of two African creatives who find a sense of belonging, transforming Alberta's prairies through the power of Afrobeats.
UNVEILED TRADITIONS
A traditional Muslim chador has its meaning changed behind the closed doors of a nonconforming home.
OLD DRAGON MAN
The introspective journey of an elderly artist as he paints a majestic dragon.
THE GATEWAY
Calgary hip-hop artist Tara Wilson creates a life changing mentorship program that gives talented young street dancers the chance to chase their dreams.
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9 Alberta-made short films that showcase talent from all around the province. From experimental animation to danceable documentaries, this diverse group of films will have something that will surely appeal to everyone.



Drawing from Lili Yas Tayefi's childhood memories of visiting Iran, UNVEILED TRADITIONS captures the dichotomy between the inside and outside of both home and country. The story unfolds with the chador (a traditional Muslim garment), symbolizing the separate lives people lead. It slowly loses its meaning behind the closed doors of a nonconforming home, underpinning 44 years of daily protest and the Woman, Life, Freedom movement.


Director Lili Yas Tayefi will be in attendance at the September 25 screening.


UNVEILED TRADITIONS will be screened as a part of the SHORTS: ALBERTA SPIRIT package.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    2 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Canada
  • Director
    Lili Yas Tayefi
  • Screenwriter
    Lili Yas Tayefi
  • Producer
    Lili Yas Tayefi
  • Cast
    Lili Yas Tayefi, Sepand Asefi
  • Cinematographer
    Vince Raquel, Asim Overstands
  • Editor
    Vince Raquel, Lili Yas Tayefi
  • Music
    Kimia Koochakzadeh-Yazdi
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