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CLiFF 2023

University of Western Ontario Faculty Association

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This is a hybrid event. Attend in-person: Weldon Library Community Room, Western University 1151 Richmond Street, London, ON

The term "bergie" is a South Africanism that refers to people that are homeless. This short film presents the viewer with a problem - a law enforcement officer has to remove homeless people sleeping on a path in the city in order to make way for a 10km fun-run. To do this, he has to wrestle with fundamental questions about the dignity of human life.

Year
2023
Runtime
0:07:00
Language
Afrikaans, English
Country
South Africa

Director
Dian Weys

8 films in package

This short film presents the viewer with a problem - a law enforcement officer has to remove homeless people sleeping on a path to make way for a 10km fun-run

A passionate look at the pressure felt by many immigrants in Canada to "Westernize" their names to increase their chances of getting a job, and the consequences that develop due to this act of cultural and identity erasure.

Not Another Ballet Story

Choreography is traditionally a male dominated occupation, but a small contemporary dance company in San Francisco provides dancers with the unique opportunity to choreograph modern ballet productions.

Hippocrates: A Guide to Treating Healthcare Workers

Ten participants are about to start a race in which the most important thing is not to win, but to arrive, in the race of their lives.

A short, clever, “quirky” film about the Indian immigrant work experience in Toronto.

Hongkongers (subtitles)

This documentary follows the experience of Siu Tat MUNG, who was a leader in the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU), as he recounts his experiences during the last few years it was in existence.

Protected ContentThis content can only be viewed in authorized regions: Ontario.

This is a hybrid event. Attend in-person: Weldon Library Community Room, Western University 1151 Richmond Street, London, ON

The term "bergie" is a South Africanism that refers to people that are homeless. This short film presents the viewer with a problem - a law enforcement officer has to remove homeless people sleeping on a path in the city in order to make way for a 10km fun-run. To do this, he has to wrestle with fundamental questions about the dignity of human life.

Year
2023
Runtime
0:07:00
Language
Afrikaans, English
Country
South Africa

Director
Dian Weys