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Ainbo – Spirit of the Amazon
Born in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Ainbo is only 13 years old but dreams of becoming the greatest hunter in all of Candamo. Defying every danger, she sets out to fight against deforestation, the terrible scourge threatening her homeland. Thankfully, she knows she can rely on her magical spirit guides to help her defeat her enemies tree cutters and gold seekers alike: Vaca, a tapir as strong as he is clumsy, and Dillo, a mischievous armadillo. Recommended for ages 6+
Ayer’s Cliff
With the creators of the series and members of the film’s team in attendance, including Henri Picard, Joey Scarpellino and Shanti Corbeil-Gauvreau. When a tragedy strikes in Ayer’s Cliff, the calm of this Estrie village shatters. Between buried secrets and deceptive appearances, Henri (Henri Picard) and his uncle, disco singer Martin Stevens (Marc Labrèche), must...
Mille secrets, mille dangers
Alain is marrying Virginie. The day will be grand, the day will be perfect, and Alain’s Lebanese aunts will talk about this wedding for years to come. But Alain has a stomachache. A quiet anger is rumbling inside him. He dreads seeing his parents again—their tumultuous divorce left deep marks on his childhood. He fears the return of his anxiety attacks, and he fears falling back into the medication dependence he’s only just escaped. His cousin Édouard, more like a brother to him, has promised the newlyweds a parade in a convertible Mustang. Except on the wedding day, Édouard has his mind elsewhere. He’s plotting a nebulous scheme and insists on telling Alain about it. In doing so, Édouard summons old ghosts and throws Alain into an anxiety bordering on delirium. Alain has only one ambition left: to survive the most beautiful day of his life. Official Selection – TIFF – 2025Official Selection – FCVQ – 2025 In collaboration with Canadian Film Day The screening will be followed by the From Book to Screen activity. Find all the details about the activity here.
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...
Hola Frida
This is the story of a little girl who is different. Her world is Coyoacan, Mexico. Sparkling, vibrant, everything interests her. And when trials arise, she faces them with an overflowing imagination. The little girl is called Frida Kahlo! Official Selection – Annecy International Animation Film Festival – 2024 7 years and older
Un soir d’Équinoxe
A dive into the heart of a family tragedy inspired by real events. The dilemma of a young boy forced to kill his parents to save his siblings from the machinations of a father under the sway of esoteric ideologies.
Le ventre de Bassima
Bassima and Fouad, a couple of undocumented Syrian immigrants, live in Montréal working precarious jobs and smuggling foreign cigarettes. They love each other and are determined to build a life and integrate into society. But when Fouad is arrested and deported back to their war?torn country, Bassima finds herself on the streets. Completely destitute yet...
Les Furies
When Waterloo gets its new semi-pro men’s hockey team, the local women’s amateur leagues are kicked out of the arena. Determined to avenge their lost ice time, an impulsive hockey player and a ruthless octogenarian — once a roller derby legend — come up with a plan: to recruit the town’s outcasts and form an...
Ciné-Échange | Trench
Come attend the screening of the film Trench by Serge Turgeon and take part in a discussion on the themes explored in the film. This activity is presented by the Service d’aide aux Néo-Canadiens (SANC) In collaboration with Baobab – Café de quartier Enjoy homemade meals/snacks and beverages prepared by Baobab! Price: $5
Ciné-Échange | Amal, un esprit libre
Come attend the screening of the film Amal, un esprit libre by Jawad Rhalib and take part in a discussion about the film. This activity is presented by the Newcomer Support Service (SANC). In collaboration with Baobab – Neighborhood Café. Enjoy homemade meals/snacks and beverages prepared by Baobab! Fee: $5