Taken to a local Siberian hospital and eventually evacuated to Berlin, doctors confirmed that he had been poisoned with Novichok, a nerve agent implicated in attacks on other opponents of the Russian government. One of its passengers, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was deathly ill. In August 2020, a plane traveling from Siberia to Moscow made an emergency landing. With Douglas Sirk-esque colors, incredible production design, and strong performances, LINOLEUM is a beautiful meditation on memory, dreams, and acceptance from Ohio-born writer/director Colin West. Among his wife, Erin (Rhea Seehorn), on her own path to fulfillment, his witty daughter, Nora, and a curious neighbor drawn in by the scientific exploration, Cameron navigates what becomes a blend of fantasy and reality as continued bizarre happenings heighten his journey…and there may even be an appearance from a doppelgänger. Building a fully operational rocket ship is his only mission, much to the dismay of his family and those around him, who have ambitions and dreams of their own. Determined to truly follow his dreams and become an astronaut, he charges ahead. But when cosmic events bring a satellite crash to his backyard, his coming-of-age story really begins. In the fictional Fairview Heights, Ohio, Cameron Edwin (Jim Gaffigan), the host of a public access children’s science program, finds himself in what most would call a mid-life crisis. Filled with moments of laughter and joy along the way, this film is sure to leave a sweet taste in your mouth! -G.S. Based on an incredible true story, PEACE BY CHOCOLATE is an inspiring narrative of working together and overcoming unimaginable hardship. As Issam is presented with bigger opportunities to expand his chocolate factory, Tareq must make the difficult decision between fulfilling his own dreams or helping his father achieve his dreams for the family. Insisting his father leave the past behind, Tareq is shocked when Issam’s chocolate business begins to take off. But his personal plans starkly conflict with the plans of his father, Issam, who is intent on rebuilding the family’s chocolate business in Canada. Tareq, the eldest son, longs to pursue his goal of returning to medical school. Now, as refugees new to Antigonish, Nova Scotia, they must adapt to their unfamiliar life in a much smaller, much colder place. When the Hadhads fled Damascus to escape the war in Syria, they were forced to leave everything behind, including their thriving chocolate business. The Sammy and Jules Award for the Short Film with the Biggest Heart.Reel Women Direct Award for Excellence in Directing by a Woman.Programmers' Choice Award - In Celebration of the life of Toni Oliverio.Nesnadny + Schwartz Portrait Documentary Competition.Greg Gund Memorial Standing Up Competition.George Gund III Memorial Central and Eastern European Competition.FilmSlam Student Choice Award for Best Short.FilmSlam Student Choice Award for Best Feature.The Cleveland International Film Festival promotes artistically and culturally significant film arts through education and exhibition to enrich the life of the community. Have a specific question? Please contact us to speak to a representative. Your donation helps fulfill our mission to promote artistically and culturally significant film arts through education and exhibition. We have five levels of membership to choose from, so find the one that best fits your film appetite! Join today Films made after Jbeing accepted for consideration for the 46th CIFF beginning on June 7th.
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