The Fire In Our Hearts Comes to Penticton October 25 & 28
A Northern BC documentary about wildfire, Indigenous leadership, community response, resilience and the memories carried by the land.
The Fire In Our Hearts, directed by Josias Tschanz, is coming to Landmark Cinemas Penticton on Sunday, October 25, and Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The 87-minute documentary follows members of the Cheslatta Carrier Nation and residents of northern British Columbia’s Southside as wildfire closes in and the community must rely on cooperation, lived knowledge and local leadership.
The story does not stop when the flames pass. The official synopsis says the burn reveals the long-erased site of a Cheslatta village, bringing a suppressed chapter of history back into view. The result is a film about resilience and sovereignty, but also about responsibility: what people owe one another, how communities organize under pressure and what the land can reveal after disaster.
⚡ Penticton Screenings at a Glance
- Film: The Fire In Our Hearts.
- Director: Josias Tschanz.
- Penticton dates: Sunday, October 25, and Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
- Venue: Landmark Cinemas Penticton.
- Address: 250 Winnipeg Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5M3.
- Runtime: 87 minutes.
- Showtimes and tickets: Check the official Landmark listing; showtimes are normally released the Wednesday before the applicable Friday-to-Thursday movie week.
A Wildfire Story Centred on Community
The film begins with an impossible choice. As wildfire threatens the remote Southside of northern British Columbia, members of the Cheslatta Carrier Nation and nearby residents must decide whether to evacuate or remain to defend the land and homes that define their community. Distance, limited access and a delayed outside response force people to organize locally.
The official film and Landmark descriptions emphasize Indigenous leadership, cooperation and generations of lived knowledge. That focus matters. This is not a generic disaster documentary built only around images of fire. It asks how community-led action changes what survival looks like when normal systems are far away or slow to arrive.
The film features Stewart Alcock, Cole Bender, Brad Blackwell, Gary Blackwell, Joanne Brown and Hazel Burt. Their experiences give the larger themes—risk, responsibility, memory and sovereignty—a human centre.
What the Fire Reveals
The aftermath adds another layer to the documentary. According to the official synopsis, the burn exposes the site of a long-erased Cheslatta village. The landscape becomes evidence, resurfacing a part of history that had been suppressed.
That discovery reframes what is at stake. The documentary links emergency response with a much longer story about land, memory and Indigenous sovereignty. For Okanagan audiences living in a region that knows wildfire seasons firsthand, the subject is close enough to feel immediate while still offering a perspective rooted in a specific northern BC community.
Watch the Official Trailer
The official trailer gives a clear sense of the film’s landscape, voices and documentary style without replacing the full theatrical experience.
Artwork Shared by the Film Team
The film team supplied the Penticton announcement and theatrical artwork below for local community coverage. The images reflect the film’s focus on the people and landscapes affected by wildfire.
Plan Your Penticton Visit
Landmark Cinemas Penticton is at 250 Winnipeg Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5M3. The cinema lists a public telephone number of 236-312-9717.
Landmark says movie showtimes are updated each Wednesday morning for the upcoming Friday-to-Thursday week. Because the October 25 and October 28 dates fall in different cinema programming windows, check the official film page close to each date for the final start time, seat availability and ticket price.
- Use the official ticket page. It is the source of truth for the final showtime and available seats.
- Allow time to arrive. Confirm your selected screening and follow the cinema’s current entry instructions.
- Ask before assuming. The available listing does not publish a film-specific age rating or detailed accessibility notes; call the cinema if either affects your visit.
- Share the trailer thoughtfully. The subject includes wildfire, community emergency response and the history of a Cheslatta village.
Follow the Film
For updates from the filmmakers, follow The Fire In Our Hearts on Instagram and Facebook. The official website also carries the synopsis and trailer.
Living in the Okanagan has added both Penticton dates to the October events calendar. As with any cinema event, recheck the organizer’s page before travelling because showtimes and availability can change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for the Penticton screenings.
The Penticton dates supplied by the film team are Sunday, October 25, and Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Landmark says showtimes are normally posted each Wednesday morning for the coming Friday-to-Thursday week, so recheck the official ticket page before travelling.
Landmark Cinemas Penticton, 250 Winnipeg Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5M3.
Landmark lists the runtime as 87 minutes.
The documentary follows members of the Cheslatta Carrier Nation and residents of northern British Columbia’s Southside as they organize a community response while wildfire closes in, with attention to Indigenous leadership, cooperation, resilience, memory and sovereignty.
Use the official Landmark Cinemas film page for current showtimes, seat availability and ticket prices. The supplied announcement confirms the October 25 and October 28 Penticton dates, but exact showtimes were not yet published when this guide was prepared.
The official film listing available when this guide was prepared did not publish an age rating or film-specific accessibility details. Contact Landmark Cinemas Penticton at 236-312-9717 if you need confirmation before booking.
Official Sources and Image Credits
[1] Landmark Cinemas — Fire in Our Hearts film listing
[2] Landmark Cinemas Penticton — address, telephone and showtime-release information
[3] The Fire In Our Hearts — official website and synopsis
[4] Counting Ants Productions — official trailer
[5] Penticton dates and all three promotional artworks were supplied directly by the film team by email on October 3, 2026.
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