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All Quiet on the Westlake

With the rapid development of Hangzhou, someone is doomed to be left behind. The film conveys the theme of love through the life story of a blind-deaf couple. Facing all kinds of dilemmas, the couple uses love to repair physical deformities and support each other between light and darkness.

Wei Zishuo

Wei Zishuo is a graduate student at China Academy of Art from Beijing. He’s had various roles, including director, screenwriter, photographer, and producer. His work is shortlisted for the China Golden Rooster Youth Short Film Season, Hangzhou Golden Lotus Award, Rome Independent Film Award, and the Paris Drama Film Festival.

Presented as Part Of Virtual – Reflections on Lived Experiences International Short Doc

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Credits
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Festival passes

This year, VAFF FESTIVAL, screening programs in person and virtual will be organized into various series in order to better highlight the diverse content in our festival. These Series include Spotlight Series, Documentary Features Series, Narrative Features Series, Westcoast Shorts Series, Canadian Shorts Series, International Short Series, Animation Series, VAFF Industry Insight Series and Special Events.

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Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas

88 W Pender St 3rd floor, Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9

Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas

88 W Pender St 3rd floor, Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9