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As part of the Cultural Olympiad of Vancouver 2010 expect to see many more Installation, Performance and FREE art around the city in the lead up to the Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010.
Green cinemas; reconfigured, recycled mobile shipping containers that house (in-​part) solar powered movie theaters showing 20 short ‘movement’ themed documentaries that celebrate the physicality in art and sport.
«Gold» (from the UK) captures the intense and singular focus of two teenage gymnasts in their quest for gold. Their elite athleticism is awe-​inspiring but the film does a terrific job portraying the two as normal teenage girls resplendent in all their awkwardness.
Except for the two Adirondack chairs, it’s standing room only, but it’s an enjoyable change of pace for 11mins and the films will transfix you.
Running every day (closed Mondays) from 10am to 8pm until March 1, 2009. FREE event.