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The campus community is invited to enjoy a film screening presented by Cinechats, which is supported in part by ºÚÁÏÍø, Durham College, Arts Forum and the Durham Council for the Arts. Age restrictions apply, as most films are rated for those 18 years of age and older.

This week’s selection is  (Canada 2021). "Dad always said that our family is our greatest asset."  When their father dies, four adult brothers converge on the vacation home where they grew up to honor their father's passing. They may share a common upbringing and a deep affection for their common home, but they are otherwise as different as can be in temperament and situation. One (François Arnaud) has misfired at work and at love with four kids by four different mothers. Another, a playwright, is plagued by protracted writer's block. The third values success and profit above all else, while the fourth is beset with the conviction that he was overlooked by his father amidst his flashier siblings. It's a light-hearted, amiable look at how divisions and unity can coexist within a family. There's a likeable ensemble cast, with Arnaud, the lovely Charlotte Aubin (as his girlfriend), and Julie LeBreton (as the house's off-season caretaker) each making a lasting impression.

Best of all is the beautiful setting on the rolling, moor-like landscape of the Magdalen Islands in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Written and directed by Ken Scott, the film was nominated for Editing and Original Song at the Canadian Screen Awards. The result is a gentle comedy that's just for fun, with some mildly poignant life lessons thrown in.

Schedule and venue

• Thursday, April 13, 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7), Science Building, Room UA 1220

For more information about Cinechats, call 905.576.0359. Note: Film selections are subject to change.