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James Bay 1975: The Shock of Two Nations
James Bay 1975: The Shock of Two Nations takes us back to the origins of two major revolutions: the rapid expansion of Hydro-Québec with the construction of the La Grande complex, and the awakening of the Indigenous nations of Northern Quebec. A clash of civilizations where two worldviews collide. Quebec dreams of taking control of...
All Things Are No Longer Equal | SOLD OUT
Subverting the Latin proverb ceteris paribus sic stantibus, All Things Are No Longer Equal plumbs the extremes of a world wracked by social, environmental and geopolitical uncertainties that undermine the very foundations of contemporary thought. Existing at the intersection of video art, documentary and music video, this film by Quebec director and painter Martin Bureau...
Wind, Talk to Me
Returning home for the first time since his mother’s death, Stefan sets out to finish a film dedicated to her memory. Along the way, an unexpected encounter with a stray dog leads him into a quiet journey of grief, reconciliation, and renewal. Official Selection – RIDM – 2025
Loin de moi la colère
CANADIAN PREMIERE Many people were killed in the village of Ziglo, in western Côte d’Ivoire, during the 2011 civil war that pitted Indigenous communities against immigrant communities from Burkina Faso. Having waited too long for state justice, Josiane known as Maman Jo an Indigenous woman, decided to take the village’s fate into her own hands by creating a space for dialogue for women from all communities. Through this initiative, she hopes to foster reconciliation and help Ziglo come back to life.
Rougemania
With humor and intelligence, the feature documentary Rougemania explores the considerable yet unacknowledged influence of Indigenous peoples on Western culture and identity. “But why do they love us so much?!” wonders Cree-Canadian co-director Neil Diamond as he embarks on a fascinating journey to unravel the mystery behind the world’s enduring fascination with stereotypical portrayals of...
At All Kosts
During this time of cholera and street violence, artists in Haiti are using the performing arts as a means of resistance. Even faced with hunger and fear, theatre allows them to highlight the dignity and courage of all Haitian people. Their stories combine fiction with reality. There is theatre everywhere: in the streets, in vodou,...
I’m not a machine
What does an ultramarathon runner feel when running 160 kilometers in 24 hours? Sébastien Roulier has represented Canada in world championships for this type of endurance race. For him, running is an art, much like painting: the runner is a painter whose movement is the creation. The film takes up this beautiful analogy to describe the runner’s inner experience through paintings made on 16mm cinematic film.
Marqueur de temps
Erosion is eating away at the Îles-de-la-Madeleine, as is the exile of its young people. This short film is a mosaic of testimonials from elderly people about their vision of the future, to keep their memory alive, like a lighthouse, before the sea takes them away.
Marching in the Dark
QUEBEC PREMIERE Intent on providing a better life for herself and her children after her farmer-husband’s suicide, Sanjivani struggles against her culture’s traditional abandonment of widows, until she joins a discussion group with other farmer-suicide widows. Empowered by community, shared stories of resilience, and unexpected solidarity, Sanjivani forges a path forward. Official selection – Hot Docs – 2024Official selection – Zurich Film Festival – 2024
Story & Pictures By
Story & Pictures By is a captivating documentary exploring the vibrant world of children’s picture books. It spotlights Christian Robinson, Yuyi Morales, and Mac Barnett, pioneers of a new “golden age” in children’s literature, who create groundbreaking works reflecting childhood’s wonders and complexities. The film also revisits classics like Goodnight Moon, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Snowy Day, and Where the Wild Things Are, uncovering their enduring legacy through rare archives and mesmerizing stop-motion animation. Official selection – Miami Film Festival – 2024Official selection – Cleveland International Film Festival – 2024 Thanks to the professional translation program of the Department of Arts, Languages and Literatures of the Université de Sherbrooke for the subtitles translation of Story & Pictures By, presented during the Festival cinéma du monde de Sherbrooke.