08 11
FEATURES We talk to farmer Parm Saini about how the climate crisis has affected his crops
OPINIONS Instructors should politely ask students for their pronouns
October 4, 2021
RALLY FOR RIGHTS
DIVERSITY WINS
NEWS
3
4
NEWS
HISTORIC HOME GAME
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
News Editor Nancy La
|
News Writers Karissa Ketter and Yelin Gemma Lee
|
news@the-peak.ca
October 4, 2021
CONCERNING CONSULTS
NEWS
5
6
OPINIONS
Opinions Editor Lubaba Mahmud
|
opinions@the-peak.ca
MIND YOUR LANGUAGE
“It groups us with our colonizers, which is a disservice to those who fought for independence against the Spanish.”
October 4, 2021
NORMALIZING PRONOUNS
K(NO)WING THYSELF
OPINIONS
11
12
ARTS & CULTURE
Arts & Culture Editor Sara Wong
|
arts@the-peak.ca
COMMUNITY CARE
“As a trans-nonbinary, queer, neurodiverse person of colour, I felt very seen, validated, and uplifted.”
SLAM DUNK
ARTS & CULTURE
October 4, 2021
1 Country: Norway/ France/ Sweden/ Denmark Language: Norwegian VIFF category: Contemporary World Cinema
The Worst Person in the World The Worst Person in the World follows med school student Julie (Renate Reinsive) through four years of her life. While navigating the rapid waters of young adulthood, Julie struggles with her love life, winding career path, and ultimately herself. This Norwegian film is set to be a humorous and heart-warming depiction of one’s most tumultuous and formative years. It features an exceptional lead performance from Reinsive, who was awarded Best Actress at Cannes Film Festival following the film’s premiere earlier this year.
2 Country: China
3 Country: Denmark/ Sweden/ Norway/ France Language: English, Danish, Russian, Dari, Swedish VIFF category: Insights
5 Country: Indonesia/ Singapore/ France/ Australia Language: Indonesian VIFF category: Gateway
Language: Mandarin
Flee Directed by Jonas Poher Rasmussen, Flee tells the true story of his pseudonymous friend Amin, an Afghan refugee who came to Denmark as an unaccompanied minor. As a 36 year old academic and engaged to his boyfriend, 20 year old secrets begin to resurface. The film tries to piece together memories and fragments from the diary entries Amin wrote in the Dari language he now barely understands. Flee was the winner of the Grand Jury prize for World Cinema Documentary at Sundance 2021. It uses the animated medium to retell and examine Amin’s story through powerful and illuminating images.
VIFF category: Gateway
4 Country: Germany/ Georgia Language: Georgian
Yuni Yuni (Arawinda Kirana) is a typical Indonesian high schooler. She’s smart, strong-willed, and well on her way to receive a prestigious college scholarship. However, as her best friends begin to get married and have children, Yuni feels pressure to accept a proposal too — even if it’s from a man she doesn’t know. Winner of the Platform Prize at TIFF, this piece depicts the confrontation between a woman’s academic pursuits and the rigid expectations of society.
VIFF category: Contemporary World Cinema
A Chat Ahead of its international debut at VIFF, the Chinese film A Chat is a portrait of the female experience. The story centres on Qing (Ying Ze), an independent divorcee who has her own tailoring shop, and Qing’s niece Yue (Mu Ruini), who visits her aunt one summer to learn more about her craft. As secrets emerge and truths begin to unfold, this piece promises to be a tranquil yet empowering image of family, relationships, and womanhood. A Chat is also available to view through VIFF’s virtual cinema, VIFF Connect.
What Do We See When We Look at the Sky? What Do We See When We Look at the Sky? is a thoughtful examination of all that surrounds budding couple Lisa (Oliko Barbakadze/Ani Karseladze) and Giorgi (Giorgi Ambroladze/Giorgi Bochorishvili) — from dogs to music to the 1991 World Cup game the film takes place during. As the recipient of the Jury competition prize at Berlin International Film Festival, this German/Georgian film is sure to be a portrait of love and the circumstances which allow and encourage it to flourish. This film is also available to screen through VIFF Connect, which includes a recorded Q&A with director Alexandre Koberidze.
13
14
HUMOUR
Humour Editor Carter Hemion
|
humour@the-peak.ca
October 4, 2021
HUMOUR
15
16
DIVERSIONS
Business Manager Yuri Zhou
|
business@the-peak.ca
CROSSWORD
SUDOKU
NOTICE
ATTENDTHE PEAK’S 2021 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING! WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20 — 1:00p.m. — ZOOM
RUN FOR 1 OF 3 POSITIONS ON OUR BOARD!
If you are interested in running for one of the three at-large positions on the Peak Publications Society’s Board of Directors, contact BUSINESS@THE-PEAK.CA for more information, or visit www.the-peak.ca/constitution/. Applications are due by October 10 at 4 p.m. IF YOU ARE AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PEAK, YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE PEAK PUBLICATIONS SOCIETY, AND WE NEED YOU AT THIS MEETING!