For the last 26 years, the Lethbridge International Film Festival has brought Lethbridge citizens all around the world one film at a time.

The LIFF took place last week at the Lethbridge Public Library.

It began as a program idea from the World Citizen Centre whose goal was to educate the public about the developing world. Throughout the week there were six separate movie features throughout six days exploring different world issues.

After concluding each film, there was a discussion period in the company of an expert on the topic relating to the film.

The films played throughout this year’s event were Waste Land, Home Alone: a Romanian Tragedy, Virgin Goat, Skin and Burning Water.

Trevor Page, president of the Lethbridge International Film Festival, says each film takes place and is set around the world but has some connection to the Lethbridge area.

“The documentaries selected cover a wide range of issues from energy to climate-change, from terrorism to the plight of refugees and those displaced by war,” he says.

 “The LIFF committee tries to ensure that films are included from all parts of the world and that the issues portrayed are current or historically significant.”

The LIFF has been an annual event in the city since 1985.