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Sportsko Srce (Canadian Premiere)

Presented by System Entertainment Sportsko srce je topla komedija o sudaru dva nespojiva sveta kada mlada Maja odluči da spoji svog verenika, sofisticiranog Beograđanina Pavla, sa svojim ocem Macurom, harizmatičnim vlasnikom zemunske pečenjare. Dok Maja pokušava da “ugladi” oca za sudbonosni porodični ručak, a Pavle balansira između ljubavi i uticaja

Kokuho

Lee Sang-il’s surprise hit of 2025, KOKUHO (which translates as, “national treasure”), a nearly three-hour epic period drama about the cloistered world of traditional kabuki theater, has defied expectations and become Japan’s top-grossing domestic live-action film of all time. It was selected as Japan’s 2026 Oscar submission for Best International

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert

Elvis sings and tells his story like never before in a new cinematic experience from visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann (MOULIN ROUGE!, ROMEO + JULIET). “Resurrecting Elvis Presley at the peak of his showmanship, Baz Luhrmann’s truly epic concert documentary restores some joy into The King’s legacy, thank you very much.”

Middle Life (With Filmmaker Q&A)

MIDDLE LIFE follows Andie (Leah Fay Goldstein), a perfectionist wedding planner in her mid-thirties and new mother, who has meticulously crafted her life but still feels unfulfilled. Fresh off maternity leave, she saves Ryan (Peter Dreimanis, SINNERS), a blue-collar plumber, from a roadside accident. As their paths intertwine over

Serpent’s Path (2025 Restoration)

Straight off CURE (1997), his international breakthrough, Kiyoshi Kurosawa directed two low-budget films using the same basic premise and the same lead actor (Sho Aikawa) to completely different ends. The experiment first resulted in SERPENT’S PATH (1998, later remade in 2024), a dark gangland thriller with philosophical overtones. Obsessed with

Chime + Serpent’s Path (2025 Restoration)

A masterclass in escalating dread and shocking violence, CHIME reaffirms Kiyoshi Kurosawa as one of modern horror’s most innovative and unpredictable visionaries. During a class, culinary instructor Matsuoka (Mutsuo Yoshioka) witnesses the suicide of a young student (Seiichi Kohinata), driven to insanity by what he claims is a chiming sound that

In The Glow Of Darkness (With Filmmaker Q&A)

Welcome to San Zokyo. Intersecting stories unfold in a fractured cyberpunk city where a young hacker takes on the corporation behind “Meme,” a drug that mines users’ psyches to deliver personalized psychedelic trips—and hyper-targeted ads. As detectives, streamers, pop stars, and hitmen collide in a strange near-future, reality blurs into

In It Together: Stories from Paloma Housing Co-op (Filmmakers in Attendance for Q&A)

Paloma Housing Co-op was founded in 1983 by a group of Vancouverites who were interested in finding an alternative to the real estate market. Working with Inner City Housing, a developer involved in the co-op sector, and with help from government grants and low-interest loans aimed at creating affordable

The Bearded Girl (Filmmakers in Attendance for Q&A)

On the brink of inheriting the position of The Bearded Woman (matriarchal leader to an outcast community of circus performers), a young woman defies her overbearing mother and runs away instead.  Free from the expectations and responsibilities at home, she seeks romance and adventure with the normies in

Ann Wilson: In My Voice (Screening + Q&A with Ann Wilson and Director Barb Hall)

The evening will feature a high-definition screening of the documentary followed by a live Q&A with Ann Wilson and director Barbara Hall, offering audiences a rare opportunity to hear firsthand stories from one of rock’s most powerful and enduring voices. Attendees will also have access to exclusive

About The Rio

Voted the #1 Independent Theatre in Vancouver, the Rio Theatre is a multimedia venue featuring arthouse, mainstream and cult-classic cinemas as well as live entertainment. Built in 1938, the Rio has been fully restored with a state of the art digital projector, surround sound, a huge stage and 420 luxurious seats.

1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604.879.3456

Info Line: 604.878.3456

Email: info@riotheatre.ca

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