Actualités
Cozic
Portrait of the Quebec artist duo Cozic, formed by Monic Brassard (1944) and Yvon Cozic (1942). United in life and in creation, the couple works with industrial materials in vibrant colors to craft ecological and playful artworks. From the free-spirited hippie years of the sixties to major public art commissions, their creations reflect the evolution...
Orwell 2+2=5 | SOLD OUT
The ultimate, must-see documentary about the exceptional writer George Orwell. Official Selection, Cannes Premiere – Cannes Film Festival – 2025 Official Selection – TIFF – 2025
Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat
In 1960, at the United Nations, the Global South triggers a political earthquake. Musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach crash the Security Council, while the United States sends jazz ambassador Louis Armstrong to the Congo to divert attention from its first post-colonial African coup.Director Johan Grimonprez captures the moment when African politics and American jazz collide in this stunning film essay a gripping historical roller coaster that sheds light on the political machinations leading to the assassination of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba in 1961. Richly illustrated with firsthand testimonies, government memos, mercenary and CIA accounts, Lumumba’s own speeches, and a true jazz pantheon, Soundtrack to a Coup d’État interrogates colonial history to tell an essential story that resonates more than ever in today’s geopolitical climate. Official Selection – Oscars – 2025
À travers tes yeux
To understand where she came from, Fabiola asked herself the question that became the guiding thread of this film: What would my life have been like if I had stayed in Haiti? Starting from her biological mother’s precarious economic situation, which left her with no choice but to entrust her daughter to another’s care. Fabiola...
Florent Vollant – Innu
Florent Vollant, an iconic musician of the Innu nation, feels the urgent need to tell his story like never before. Co-founder of the celebrated duo Kashtin, renowned for his acclaimed solo albums and as a political activist in defense of his culture, Florent now has limited mobility due to a stroke. As he enters a...
They Are Sacred
Within Indigenous cultures, differences were not traditionally seen as a handicap, but rather as a strength that could benefit the entire community. Such is the case with autistic people, considered to have unique gifts and connections to the spirit world. While our people are currently reclaiming our traditional knowledge and philosophies, we are also facing a severe lack of resources adapted to our new reality. Through intimate encounters with Anders, They Are Sacred gives viewers unique access to the world of an autistic child, and to follow his father’s journey to bring back traditional First Nations perspectives in our contemporary world. Stay with us after the screening to interact with our guests! Check out the CINÉ-ÉCHANGE activity for all the details.
Matimekush
Matimekush is a village of 700 people located next to Schefferville. Situated north of the 55th parallel and inaccessible by road, it has welcomed members of the African community on its ancestral lands for over a decade. In this frozen desert stands Kanatamat School, where nearly the entire teaching staff comes from Africa. How can two peoples, seemingly worlds apart, come together through this new model? Despite many differences, both groups are brought together by a strong sense of community and by the striking similarities in the challenges they continue to face. With determination, African teachers strive to build meaningful and lasting relationships with their students, helping them stay on the right path while fully respecting their origins and culture. The documentary follows the often difficult development of these special connections, as each person seeks, in their own way, to overcome the traumas of their history. Stay with us after the screening to take part in a discussion with our guests! Check out the CINÉ-ÉCHANGE activity for details.
Goddess of Slide: The Forgotten Story of Ellen McIlwaine
With Ellen McIlwaine Goddess of Slide: The Forgotten Story of Ellen McIlwaineis a feature documentary about thelegendary and largely forgotten Canadian singer and musician who fought for her right to play the slideguitar, a male-dominated instrument in a male-dominated world.Eight months after arriving in Greenwich Village with no prospects, Ellen found herself opening for thebiggest...
R. Roussil, le cul par terre
Robert Roussil, a leading figure in Quebec sculpture, left a profound mark on art history with his bold creations and his unwavering commitment to freedom of expression. Yet since his passing in 2013, his legacy seems to be fading into oblivion. Robert Roussil, le cul par terre seeks to rekindle the memory of this visionary...
The Blueberry Blues
In Lac-Saint-Jean, summer means blueberry season. Once the fields paint themselves blue, fruit gatherers of all kinds rush to pick these precious boreal berries before the first frost. The Blueberry Blues celebrates a territory and the people who return to this hardy little fruit each summer, connecting generations and cultures. Together, like blueberries emerging from the ashes of a forest fire, they learn the power of resilience. Official Selection – RIDM – 2025