The Arabic-language short film tells the story of a Tunisian family, but also just family in general, said writer and director Maryam Joobeur.

It's a big week for fans of the big screen in Alberta's capital as the Edmonton International Film Festival is set to get underway on Thursday.

Charlie Keil of the University of Toronto has identified three trends that explain why the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is 'getting it right' when it comes to picking Oscar winners