The Mennonite Heritage Museum is pleased to present Select Showings alongside our Movie Matinee Series.
Come and watch exclusive, award winning, historical feature films and documentaries in the comfort of our in-house theatre.
Our Cafe is open from 10am-3pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays.
*Please call ahead if you are planning to come for lunch.
Not for sensitive or younger audiences; Viewer discretion recommended.
Running times vary from 28—100 minutes.
For more details, see our website.
Limited seating.
Registration Required. Call today! 604-758-5667. If calling outside of open hours (10am-3pm Mon-Fri) leave a message and we’ll call you back to confirm your select showing.
Check in at Front Desk upon arrival.
March 4, 2026 | A Canadian War Story
A small unit of Canadian soldiers confronts the moral cost of duty far
from home. Intimate and unflinching, this film honours the quiet courage
and lasting sacrifice of those shaped by war. [60 min]
March 11, 2026 | …and When They Shall Ask
A fractured family is forced to confront a long-buried truth when a single
question brings the past into the open. A powerful short film about
memory, truth, and the courage it takes to break generational silence.
[88 min]
March 18, 2026 | Through the Red Gate
A documentary examining the persecution and survival of Mennonite
families in Stalinist Russia, and their journey toward freedom and
resettlement. [50 min]
March 25, 2026 | Genocide Revealed
A powerful documentary that exposes the hidden realities of genocide
through survivor testimony, investigative reporting, and historical
evidence. [76 min]
April 1, 2026 | Sleeper Agent
An ordinary life unravels when a hidden sleeper agent is suddenly
activated. With fragmented memories, unknown enemies, and a
mission they never chose, the agent must find the truth before
time runs out. [95 min]
April 8, 2026 | Remembering Russia 1914 – 1927
Using archival footage and personal accounts, the film explores the
dramatic transformation of Russia from Imperial rule through revolution
and the early Soviet era. [43 min]
April 15, 2026 | Remembering Russia 1928 – 1938
Examines a decade of profound upheaval under Stalin, marked by
collectivization, famine, political repression, and arrests. [52 min]
April 22, 2026 | Between Stalin and Hitler
A tense historical documentary-drama that explores the brutal struggle
for survival faced by Eastern Europe during the clash of two totalitarian
regimes. Drawing on powerful historical insight, this film reveals how
millions were destroyed by overlapping regimes of terror, exposing the
human cost of totalitarian power and the devastating impact on nations
caught in between. [60 min]
April 29, 2026 | The Ben Horch Story
A short biographical film about the life and legacy of Canadian musician
and teacher Ben Horch. Created as a tribute to his 100th birthday, the
film offers a warm and inspiring portrait of a man whose love of music
touched generations. [28 min]
May 6, 2026 | The Flood of ‘48
This film documents the 1948 Fraser River flood in British Columbia,
which devastated the Lower Mainland. It focuses on the damage caused
and the community response to the disaster. [30 min]
Here are some previous Movie Matinee Series for reference:
