Online cinema
Femme centaure
Marie-Claude Fournier
In a stable, writer Marie Hélène Poitras talks about the equestrian world, one that she is always thinking and writing about in stories. Through her work, we discover how this passion is a creative engine.
Dans la cour de Vivianne Gauthier
Marie-Claude Fournier
“I do not regret,” said Vivianne Gauthier sitting on the bed of her room where she has been sleeping for more than eighty years. A singular, strong, disciplined and energetic woman, this choreographer and dance teacher led her life as she saw fit then marking the cultural history of her country Haiti. This film offers an overview of his life through the visit of his house, a “Gingerbread House” where every nook is full of memories. Here is the portrait of an endearing woman demonstrating a face of Haiti that we know too little.
Bow’t Trail
Marie-Claude Fournier
Choreographer Rhodnie Désir travels the Americas following in the footsteps of her ancestors. Alternating interviews, analyses and performances, Rhodnie invites us to reflect on the political nature of Afrodescendant dances and rhythms. From Haiti to Brazil, via Canada, Mexico and the United States, each destination gives rise to a new show: the Bow’t Trail.
L’athlète
Marie-Claude Fournier
The Athlete introduces us to Stevens Dorcelus, a young Montrealer of Haitian descent determined to qualify for the Olympics and prove to his close-knit family that his dream is within reach. The film captures Stevens’ journey over the span of a decade, revealing his remarkable poise as well as some underlying concerns. His need for recognition – both from those closest to him and on social media – is matched by the importance he places on representation and on the role model he aspires to be. Through it all, his determination enables him to overcome setbacks and rise above challenges. The documentary masterfully showcases the tenacity and vulnerability of a charismatic young man who is intent on making his family proud, despite various pressures and obstacles. His pursuit of the podium goes hand in hand with his ambition to inspire youths in his community. Blending elements of a family saga, a sports film and an intimate portrait, The Athlete offers a rare glimpse into Stevens’ journey as he sets out to make his mark.
Joutel
Alexa-Jeanne Dubé
An elderly couple is curiously affected by the discovery of a dead raccoon on their property. They decide to return to Joutel, a ghost town where they lived for years, to bury it.
SDR
Alexa-Jeanne Dubé
BKS is a short fiction film using A.S.M.R. (Autonomous sensory meridian response) video codes to unfold.
Scopique
Alexa-Jeanne Dubé
Scopique is a triptych of erotic art videos uniquely filmed with a drone. The project unfolds through a succession of long takes where we become deeply submerged into the intimacy of two people. Complemented by music and real life testimonies exploring sexuality, Scopique is a unique, voyeuristic and aesthetically beautiful experience.
Oui mais non
Alexa-Jeanne Dubé
One winter evening, Émilie unexpectedly shows up at her neighbour Joëlle’s house. The longer the evening goes on, the more Émilie desires her neighbour, who, for her part, seems impervious to her charms. An exploration of an ambiguous relationship marked by admiration, power plays, maternal tenderness and sexual attraction.
Sucré Seize
Alexa-Jeanne Dubé
Sweet Sixteen presents eight 16 year old girls that unveil themselves through 8 bittersweet monologues. All highlighted in a evocative and poetic setting, the characters deliver on different themes: self-image, eating disorders, anxiety, their first love, their first kiss, friendship, sorority, sex, rape, incest, social media, social and political revolts. Constructed as a symphony form, the piece of work goes through four movements and is musically supported. The strong visual identity forces the movie to define itself somewhere between full feature film and object of art. Sweet Sixteen is a cinematographic adaptation done by Alexa-Jeanne Dubé from the play of the same name written in 2018 by the late Suzie Bastien.
Voice of Sealand
Gynette Mercier
Poetic animated film about the environment. It’s a little star shining in Sealand with bioluminescence and réflexion of the stars in the sky. With my photography and drawings for the power point presentation and my voice in background with recordings of live poetry.
Cherry
Laurence Gagné-Frégeau
Portrait of Marie-Lise Chouinard, this radiant woman imbued with contagious liveliness. An intimate encounter with Marie-Lise through a wish list of activities of her own. Cherry is the epitome of resilience, friendship and hope.
Parvis
Laurence Gagné-Frégeau
A look within Laurie’s journey, throughout a night out with friends, to embrace her identity.