Pass and Voucher Exclusions
SIFF Cinema vouchers (including Member, Volunteer, and other complimentary screening vouchers) are valid for most regular priced shows.
The information on this page reflects the films and classes for which SIFF Cinema vouchers are NOT valid. Please see the specific film page for restrictions or updates. Seattle International Film Festival vouchers are not valid for SIFF Cinema programming. Vouchers may be exchanged in person at the SIFF Cinema box office for admission.
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Screenings and classes NOT accepting vouchers:
Loose Change
USA | 2022 | 60 min. | Sebastian Varriano and Alexandra Varriano
July 24, 2022
Sebastian Varriano's new film about the reality of living as a low-income student in one of the wealthiest countries in the world.
The Motorcycle Illustrated - World Premiere
USA | 2022 | 99 min. | Cutler Gray
July 27, 2022
1000 miles, on a motorized bicycle...
Seattle 48 Hour Film Project
USA | 2022 | 100 min.
July 30, 2022
Premiere screenings for the 2022 Seattle 48 Hour Film Project.
All the Lord's Men
USA | 2022 | 80 min. | Andrew Burton
August 1, 2022
An independent comedy feature film by Andrew Burton
A Once and Future Peace
USA | 2021 | 94 min. | Eric Metzgar
September 7, 2022
Celebration of funding for the Peacemaking Academy with special guest, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.
The Title: A Short Film by Naghmeh Samini
USA | 2022 | 37 min. | Naghmeh Samini
September 29, 2022
Premier screening of The Title: A Short Film by Naghmeh Samini
Seattle Queer Film Festival
USA | 2022
October 13, 2022
The 27th annual Seattle Queer Film Festival is back virtually and in-person!
Quality Ski Time Film Tour
120 min.
October 14, 2022
The best ski films of the year from The FIFTY, Blank Collective Films, and more. Presented by Salomon.
Silent Land
Poland | 2021 | 113 min. | Aga Woszczyńska
October 14, 2022
A perfect couple rents a holiday home on a sunny Italian island. But the reality does not live up to their expectations...
The Tenant
Poland | 2021 | 120 min. | Michał Otłowski
October 14, 2022
The peace of mind of a tenement house in Warsaw’s Mokotów district is shattered by the appearance of the alleged legal owner of the building.
25 Years of Innocence
Poland | 2020 | 120 min. | Jan Holoubek
October 15, 2022
A moving action drama based on real events that were followed closely by Poland.
All Our Fears
Poland | 2021 | 90 min. | Łukasz Ronduda, Lukasz Gutt
October 15, 2022
Triggered by an unexpected tragedy, gay artist and activist Daniel, who is also a deeply religious man, tries hard to make the local community grieve together.
Sculptor & Other Shorts
2021 | 105 min.
October 15, 2022
5 shorts made by students of Polish film schools.
Chopin. I Am Not Afraid of Darkness & On the Frontline. Fleeing Irpin
Poland | 2022 | 112 min.
October 16, 2022
Two short films from Seattle Polish Film Festival.
Orchestra of Exiles
USA | 2012 | 85 min. | Josh Aronson
October 16, 2022
The thrilling story of how one man, one Polish violinist, helped save Europe’s premiere Jewish musicians from obliteration by the Nazis.
That's How I Loved Marlya
Poland | 2021 | 110 min. | Michal Bandurski, Krystian Kuczkowski
October 16, 2022
A story about the colorful life of the queen of the Polish music scene.
Triple Trouble
Poland | 2020 | 83 min. | Marta Karwowska
October 16, 2022
When Claude Monet's "Beach in Pourville" disappears from the National Museum in Poznan, and Julka's aunt is falsely accused of theft, Julka and her friend Olek must find the painting.
Ania
Poland | 2022 | 93 min. | Krystian Kuczkowski, Michal Bandurski
October 21, 2022
Ania is a touching story about the prematurely deceased, at age of 36, Polish actress Anna Przybylska.
Black Sheep
Poland | 2021 | 107 min. | Aleksander Pietrzak
October 21, 2022
Arek and Magda are a married couple, caring for their sick grandfather. They live with their son, Tomek, who has been in a long-term relationship with his girlfriend Asia. It is a typical family and seemingly everything is fine. And yet...
Girls to Buy
Poland | 2021 | 150 min. | Maria Sadowska
October 22, 2022
A young, ambitious girl, dreams about life outside her small town. When a tempting madam offers her a chance to escape, she doesn't hesitate and quickly becomes an exclusive escort.
Leave No Traces
Poland | 2021 | 160 min. | Jan P. Matuszyński
October 22, 2022
A political thriller based on a true story about a young student beaten to death by the police in 1980s Communist Poland.
Love on First Page
Poland | 2022 | 112 min. | Maria Sadowska
October 22, 2022
She is an ordinary girl from the neighborhood, he is the best party of the Republic. They say opposites attract, but love can sometimes be unpredictable.
Seattle Queer Film Festival
USA | 2022
October 22, 2022
The 27th annual Seattle Queer Film Festival is back virtually and in-person!
Back Then
2021 | 95 min. | Kinga Debska
October 23, 2022
Based on the writer-director’s own life and quirky family, a delightful, easy-to-watch comedy and a great insight into life behind the iron curtain in People’s Republic of Poland.
Carol of the Bells
Poland | 2021 | 125 min. | Olesya Morgunets-Isaenko
October 23, 2022
Immortalised as one of the most scintillating and enlightening Christmas songs, "Carol of the Bells," adapted from a popular Ukrainian folk melody, came to represent the spirit of brotherhood and unity all over the world.
DogVideoFest 2022
2022 | 71 min.
October 23, 2022
A curated compilation of the latest, best dog videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions. All ages welcome! Dogs encouraged!
Lullaby Killer
Poland | 2017 | 100 min. | Krzysztof Lang
October 23, 2022
A young investigator struggles to solve multiple disappearances in 1950s Cracow, Poland.
March 1968
Poland | 2022 | 125 min. | Krzysztof Lang
October 23, 2022
Warsaw, 1968. Students are protesting against the unlawful expulsion of their colleagues from the university and in defense of the "Dziady" (Forefathers' Day) play, directed by Kazimierz Dejmek, and staged at the National Theater.
Kaval Park
USA | 2022 | 100 min. | Bogdan Darev
October 27, 2022
An American of Russian descent falls in love with a little known country.
CatVideoFest 2022 Redux
2022
October 29, 2022
CatVideoFest returns for a one-day celebration in honor of National Cat Day. All ages welcome!
Collide-O-Scope Halloween
USA | 2022
October 31, 2022
Collide-O-Scope’s annual Halloween celebration returns with an all-new found-footage phantasmagoria!
Rough Around the Edges
USA | 60 min.
November 2, 2022
RIDE Snowboards presents the global premiere of Rough Around the Edges: 30 Years of RIDE Snowboards.
Arc’teryx Films | Nexus-Seattle
USA | 2022 | 50 min. | Shannon Corsi
November 3, 2022
Five distinct groups of skiers, five unique stories of transformative female friendships built in the mountains. Featuring Michelle Parker, Lucy Sackbauer, and Krystin Norman.
Tasveer Film Festival Opening Night - Four Samosas
80 min. | Ravi Kapoor
November 3, 2022
Get ready to laugh as we kick off Tasveer South Asian Film Festival.
Seattle 48 Hour Horror Awards
USA | 2022 | 160 min.
November 9, 2022
See the best short horror films produced in the 2022 Seattle 48 Hour Horror Film Project.
Bangla Movie: Damal
130 min.
November 26, 2022
During the war of liberation, the 'Independent Bangla Football Team' was formed to persuade public opinion in favor of independence and create a fund for the freedom fighters.
NT Live: The Seagull
2022 | Jamie Lloyd
November 27 - 29, 2022
Emilia Clarke ("Game of Thrones") makes her West End debut in this 21st century retelling of Anton Chekhov’s tale of love and loneliness.
Forgiveness
Turkey | 2020 | 95 min. | Cem Ozay
December 3, 2022
An authoritarian father, who makes his living in a mountain village with tree trade, has a deeper problem with his family.
Love, Deutschmarks and Death
Germany | 2022 | 99 min. | Cem Kaya
December 3, 2022
A rhythmic and vividly narrated cinematic encyclopedia of Turkish music in Germany. Screening followed by a Q&A with director Cem Kaya.
STFF Shorts Program I
Turkey | 83 min.
December 3, 2022
The 9th edition of STFF Shorts Program I will showcase 5 short films by contemporary filmmakers.
STFF Shorts Program II
73 min.
December 3, 2022
The 9th edition of STFF's Shorts Program II Festival Selection will showcase 6 short films by contemporary filmmakers.
Burning Days
Turkey | 2022 | 127 min. | Emin Alper
December 4, 2022
From acclaimed director Emin Alper, a crime thriller that debuted at Cannes Film Festival 2022 "Un Certain Regard".
Corridor
Turkey | 2021 | 74 min. | Erkan Tahhuşoğlu
December 4, 2022
The story of two-middle class old sisters with opposite characters who have to live together.
The List of Those Who Love Me
Turkey | 2021 | 89 min. | Emre Erdogdu
December 4, 2022
Yilmaz is the most famous dealer of Cihangir, the neighborhood of celebrities.
NT Live: Much Ado About Nothing
2022 | 180 min. | Simon Godwin
Opens December 4, 2022
Katherine Parkinson and John Heffernan lead the cast in Shakespeare’s romcom of sun, sea, and mistaken identity.
Rabiye Kurnaz vs. George W. Bush
Germany | 2022 | 119 min. | Andreas Dresen
December 4, 2022
A comic take on the true tale of a mother's fight for her son's release from Guantanamo.
STFF Shorts Program III
84 min.
December 4, 2022
STFFDocs is a new part of the STFFShorts program and we are very excited to share these gems with you.
Mountains on Stage
France | 210 min.
December 6, 2022
Bringing the mountains to the city and sharing all the beauty of mountain sports.
Opening Night Secret Screening
90 min.
December 9, 2022
A secret screening referred to as, "The greatest film about football (soccer) ever made."
The Firm
United Kingdom | 1989 | 70 min. | Alan Clarke
December 10, 2022
A seemingly respectable estate agent leads a double life as the head of a vicious, well-organized gang of football hooligans.
Mike Bassett: England Manager
United Kingdom | 2001 | 89 min. | Steve Barron
December 10, 2022
After England’s football (soccer) manager has a heart attack, Mike Bassett is hired as the new manager and promptly announces the team will win the World Cup.
Next Goal Wins
United Kingdom | 2014 | 97 min. | Mike Brett; Steve Jamison
December 10, 2022
This uplifting documentary chronicles the national football team of American Samoa as they try to recover from the indignity of being known as one of the weakest football teams in the world, and qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Tigers
Sweden | 2020 | 116 min. | Ronnie Sandahl
December 11, 2022
The true story of teenage football talent Martin Bengtsson's life-and-death journey through a modern-day football industry where everything, and everyone, has a price tag.
Tom Meets Zizou: Kein Sommermärchen
Germany | 2011 | 136 min. | Aljoscha Pause
December 11, 2022
The story of German soccer player Thomas Broich, destined to become a star to a whole generation.
Trainer!
Germany | 2013 | 138 min. | Aljoscha Pause
December 11, 2022
This 2013 German documentary observes three young professional soccer coaches over the course of an entire playing season.