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Mayhem
In 1986, two brothers and a sister must finish the work of their parents, members of a mafia, who have passed away. Not recommended for young children.
Ma Terre d’Accueil
Ma Terre d’Accueil is a video-dance exploring the immigration journey of a woman from South America. Carrying a bag full of stories and memories, she enters a new country, facing the challenges and transformations that await her. The video follows her journey from her native warmth to the extreme cold of a new land, illustrating how she must tame not only a new climate, but also a new language, a new culture, and even winter darkness. Through this artistic work, the viewer is invited to share the profound experience of immigration, to feel the emotions, challenges and joys of this process, and to discover how the beauty and strength of the Earth can become a source of inspiration and moral support for those who undertake this journey. Ma Terre d’Accueil captures the essence that lives on in this woman beyond physical and cultural change, illustrating the resilience and transformation that accompany the act of entering a new place. Canadian premiere Presented as part of the Soirée estrienne. See the activity for details and to purchase tickets.
Ils étaient
Returning from another day at work, Edouard did not expect to be plunged into the roots of his own mystery. Not recommended for young children. Presented as part of the Soirée estrienne. See the activity for details and to purchase tickets.
The Wait
A woman arrives at a remote cottage by the sea. Inside, she finds a note for her on the table… The wait begins as time slips away, unbearably slowly. This poetic ode to the sea then becomes a catharsis for this woman who struggles with her shadows to regain her personal power. Canadian premiere Presented...
Kaléidoscope lyrique
In 2023, the famous painter Jean-Paul Riopelle would have celebrated his 100th birthday. Lyrical Kaleidoscope is executed in the manner of Riopelle, settling down in front of a blank canvas with the dizziness of not being able to see the final result before it reveals itself, obeying only to the calls of vital impetus and intuition. While Riopelle sculpted paint, the film presents frescoes made from inks, chemicals and natural products applied to 16 and 35 mm film, with the underlying desire to transform experimental and abstract material into a narrative poem paying tribute to the oeuvre of the master. Best Experimental Abstraction – Experimental Brazil – 2023 This film includes experimental stroboscopic sequences that may not be suitable for some people. Presented as part of the Soirée estrienne. See the activity for details and to purchase tickets.
Amours de vélo
This experimental short documentary tells the story of how, between its theft and reappearance, a bicycle can become a symbol of the human experience. Magnified, the memory of the bicycle allows us to reflect on the concept of loss and the irrational detours sometimes necessary to survive it. Presented as part of the Soirée estrienne. See the activity for details and to purchase tickets.
P’tit Bouddha
Benoît lives in a cooperative for people at risk of homelessness. Accompanied by his faith and his community worker, he seeks peace in a life that has taken its toll on him. Because we don’t all start from the same starting line… Quebec premiere Not recommended for young children Presented as part of the Soirée...
Fragments
*** English synopsis not avalaible*** Des voix de femmes s’élèvent pour livrer des témoignages de victime de violence sexuelle. C’est par la reconstitution d’un récit avec ces fragments de vécu qu’un portrait sociétal se brosse au fil du documentaire. Telle une mosaïque, les morceaux se recollent pour construire une histoire unique qui pourrait être celle...
Grandir
Short film of dance, inspired by the intimate relationship between a daughter and her mother. Growing Up explores the depths of unique physical and emotional bonds, as well as the process of mutual and constant transformation that takes place during this human experience.