The Orcas Island Film Festival, running from October 15 to 19, celebrates world cinema at its finest. The festival is small, but it’s renowned for showcasing top-quality films. Among the 35 films being screened this year, three are highlighted: ‘Orwell: 2+2=5’ by Raoul Peck, a documentary examining the class structure, Orwell’s life, and contemporary forms of authoritarianism; ‘It Was Just an Accident’ by Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, exploring themes of state, politics, and society in Iran; and ‘All That’s Left of You’ by Cherien Dabis, providing a generational perspective on the plight of Palestinians.