Broad View Film Club
Films Directed by Women
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We meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month (except for November when we have our festival). This is an inclusive film club for men and women and all who identify in their own unique way to explore the cinematic works of women directors. Everyone is welcome.
Watch the film in advance of the meeting. Then join us for facilitated discussions on a wide variety of topics that promise to add new depth to your appreciation of cinema as an art form and the women who create films.
Upcoming films: see details below.
Note: this is not a screening.
FREE. Limited to 25. No RSVP.
Tues. Sept. 8, 2026 / 7-8:30 pm Location: EPL old strathcona, 8331-104 street. NW
First Cow
Directed by: Kelly Reichardt
2019 / 2h 1m
In 1820s Oregon Territory, a quiet, skilled cook forms an unlikely friendship with a Chinese immigrant also searching for his fortune. Together, they hatch a small, fragile scheme — one that depends entirely on the secret use of the region's only dairy cow, belonging to a wealthy landowner.
Film available at:
- Streaming free: CBC Gem
- Streaming subscription: Amazon Prime & MUBI
- Subject to change
Tues. Aug. 11, 2026 / 7-8:30 pm Location: EPL Woodcroft, 13420-114 Ave. NW
Anatomy of a Fall
Directed by: Justine Triet
2023 / 2h 32m
A woman is suspected of murder after her husband is found dead at the foot of their remote chalet in the French Alps. As the case goes to trial, their visually impaired son becomes the key witness, and must confront an impossible choice.
French, English and German with English subtitles
Film available at:
- Stream: Crave (subscription)
- For rent: various.
- Subject to change
Tues. July 14, 2026 / 7-8:30 pm Location: EPL Old Strathcona, 8331-104 St.
Let's Get the Rhythm: The Life and Times of Miss Mary Mack
Directed by: Irene Chagall
2014 / 2h 14m
This documentary explores the cultural, historical, and musical significance of children's hand-clapping games across the globe; following young girls in New York City playgrounds and far-flung corners of the world as they keep an oral tradition of rhythm, rhyme, and play alive. IMDb
Film available at:
- YouTube: link
- Subject to change
Free: Attendance is limited to 30. No reservation required.
Note: this is not a screening. This is a discussion group so please watch the film in advance. We will discuss aspects of the film from a production perspective, as well as look at the choices the director made - the female gaze!
Tues. June 9, 2026 / 7-8:30 pm Location: EPL Old Strathcona, 8331-104 St.
Laapataa Ladies
Directed by: Kiran Rao
2024 / 2h 5m
The misadventures of two young brides who get lost from the same train. From mistaken identities to laugh-out-aloud escapades, the ensuing chaos guarantees laughter galore and heartwarming moments. IMDb
Hindi with English subtitles
Film available at:
- Streaming: Netflix
- Rent: Prime Video
- Subject to change
Tues. MAY 12, 2026 / 7-8:30 pm Location: EPL Old Strathcona, 8331-104 St.
Stars at Noon
Directed by: Claire Denis
2022 / 2h 15m
A young American journalist is stranded in present-day Nicaragua falls for an enigmatic Englishman who seems like her best chance of escape. She soon realizes, however, that he may be in even greater danger than she is. IMDb
Film available at:
- Streaming: Paramount Plus (7-day free trial available), Apple TV
- Rent: Prime Video
- Subject to change
Tues. Apr. 14, 2026 / 7-8:30 pm Location: EPL Old Strathcona, 8331-104 St.
The Testament of Ann Lee
Directed by: Mona Fastvold
Ann Lee, the founding leader of the Shaker Movement, proclaimed as the female Christ by her followers. Depicts her establishment of a utopian society and Shakers’ worship through song and dance, based on real events. IMDb
Film available at:
- Check your local listings: Edmonton
- Streaming: Disney Plus (subscription), Prime Video (buy or free trial), Apple TV (buy).
- Subject to change
Tues. Mar. 10, 2026 / 7-8:30 pm Location: EPL Old Strathcona, 8331-104 St.
Hamnet
Directed by: Chloe Zhao
After losing their son Hamnet to plague, Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief in 16th-century England. A healer, Agnes must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss. IMDb
Film available at:
- Check your local listings: Edmonton: Landmark Cinemas & Cineplex Odeon.
- Streaming: Google Play (from $24.99)
- Subject to change
Tues. Feb. 10, 2026 / 7-8:30 pm Location: EPL Old Strathcona, 8331-104 St.
CODA
Directed by: Sian Heder
When the family’s fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her musical passion and her fear of abandoning her deaf parents.
Film available at:
- Streaming free: AppleTV
- Streaming for a fee: Amazon Prime
- Subject to change
Tues. Jan. 13, 2026 / 7-8:30 pm Location: EPL Old Strathcona, 8331-104 St.
The Bookshop
Directed by: Isabel Coixet
England 1958. In a small East Anglican town, Florence Green decided, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop. IMDb
Film available at:
- Streaming free: Hoopla.
- Streaming for a fee: Amazon Prime & Apple TV
- Subject to change
Tues. Dec. 9, 2025 / 7-8:30 pm Location: EPL Old Strathcona, 8331-104 St.
Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery
Directed by: Ally Pankiw
A 2025 documentary that explores the 1990s all-women music fair called Lilith Fair.
Film available at:
- Streaming: for free on CBC GEM.
- Subject to change
Tues. Oct. 14, 2025 / 7-8:30 pm Location: EPL Old Strathcona, 8331-104 St.
The Materialists
Directed by: Celine Song
An ambitious young New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex..IMdB
Film available at:
- Streaming: Apple TV, Amazon Video, Hoopla (free with an EPL library card).
- Subject to change
Tues. Sept. 9, 2025 / 7-8:30 pm Location: EPL Old Strathcona, 8331-104 St.
Good Luck to You, Leo Grande
Directed by: Sophie Hyde
Nancy Stokes, a retired school teacher, is yearning for some adventure, and some sex. And she has a plan, which involves hiring a young sex worker named Leo Grande.IMdB
Film available at:
- Streaming: Apple TV, Kanopy (free with an EPL library card).
- Purchasing/Renting: Amazon Video, Cineplex
- Subject to change
Tues. AuG. 12, 2025 / 7-8:30 pm Location: EPL-Woodcroft (Westmount) 13420 114 Ave NW
Faces, Places
Directed by: Agnes Varda with J.R.
Director Agnes Varda and photographer/muralist J.R. journey through rural France and form an unlikely friendship.. IMdB
Film available on: Kanopy for free with an EPL library card. For purchase on Apple TV, Amazon Video, etc. (subject to change).
Tues. july 8, 2025 / 7-8:30 pm at the Strathcona, Edmonton Public Library, 8331-104 St.
A Thousand and One
Directed by: A. V. Rockwell
After unapologetic and fiercely loyal Inez kidnaps her son Terry from the foster care system, mother and son set out to reclaim their sense of home, identity, and stability, in a rapidly changing New York City IMdB
Film available on: Netflix, PlutoTV, Crunchyroll, check your local library & available to rent on various streaming services (subject to change).
Tues. JUNE 10, 2025 / 7-8:30 pm at the Strathcona, Edmonton Public Library, 8331-104 St.
Women Talking
Directed by: Sarah Polley
The women of an isolated religious colony reveal a shocking secret about the colony's men. For years, the men have occasionally drugged the women and then raped them. The truth comes out and the women talk about their new situation.IMdB
Based on the book by Miriam Toews.
Film available at:
- Streaming: Crave and Amazon Prime Video.
- Purchasing/Renting: Apple TV, Amazon Video, Cineplex, and Microsoft Store.
Tues. APR. 8, 2025 / 7-8:30 pm at the Strathcona, Edmonton Public Library, 8331-104 St.
The Farewell
Directed by: Lulu Wang
A Chinese family discovers their grandmother has only a short while left to live and decide to keep her in the dark, scheduling a wedding to gather before she dies. IMdB
Film available on: Netflix, CBC Gem, Tubi, Pluto (subject to change).
Tues. may 13, 2025 / 7-8:30 pm at the Strathcona, Edmonton Public Library, 8331-104 St.
I've Heard the Mermaids Singing
Directed by: Patricia Rozema
Scatterbrained Polly gets a job as a secretary in Gabrielle's art gallery. Polly aspires to be a professional photographer, and idolizes Gabrielle for her artistic ability. When Gabrielle rekindles an old romantic relationship with the younger painter Mary, Polly becomes jealous, and discovers Gabrielle is not who she claims to be. IMdB
Film available on: CBC Gem, Hoopla, YouTube, AppleTV, Goole Play (subject to change).
Tues. mar. 11, 2025 / 7-8:30 pm at the Strathcona, Edmonton Public Library, 8331-104 St.
Daughter's
Directed by: Natalie Rae & Angela Patton
Four young girls prepare for a special Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a unique fatherhood programme in a Washington, DC, jail. IMdB
Film available on: Netflix (subject to change).
Tues. FEB. 11, 2025 / 7-8:30 pm at the Strathcona, Edmonton Public Library, 8331-104 St.
Carmen
Directed by: Valerie Buhagier
Inspired by true events, Carmen is a charming story set in a village in the Mediterranean island Malta. Carmen (Natascha McElhone) has looked after her brother, the priest at the local church, since she was sixteen years old. Now almost fifty, she is suddenly left to start a new life. Facing her past, Carmen brings colour to the lives of the villagers in this compelling story about a woman finding her voice.
Film available at: CBC Gem, Kanopy (free with an EPL library card), Apple TV, and Google TV (subject to change).
Tues. Jan. 14, 2025 / 7-8:30 pm at the Strathcona, Edmonton Public Library, 8331-104 St.
Barbie
Directed by: Greta Gerwig
“Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.” IMDb
Film available at: Edmonton Public Library (on DVD). You can watch Barbie in Canada on Crave, or buy or rent it on: Apple TV, Microsoft Store, Amazon Video, Cineplex, and Plex (subject to change).
Tues. DEC. 10, 2024 / 7-8:30 pm at the Strathcona, Edmonton Public Library, 8331-104 St.
Little Women (1996)
Directed by: Gillian Armstrong
Little Women is a 1994 American coming-of-age film based on the novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott.
Film available at: Prime, Apple TV (subject to change).
Tues. Oct. 8, 2024 / 7-8:30 pm at the Strathcona, Edmonton Public Library, 8331-104 St.
RBG
Directed by: Julie Cohen and Betsy West
“The exceptional life and career of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon” - IMDb
Film available at: Edmonton Public Library (on DVD), CBC Gem, MUBI, Apple TV (subject to change).