Online cinema
Après nous
Élise Ekker-Lambert
Following the lives of five young Quebecers committed to climate justice and determined to change the course of history, After us gives voice to a generation that refuses to succumb to despair and challenges inaction as time is running out.
Beijing-Hochelag
Élise Ekker-Lambert
Coming from all over China, Jian, Lina and Cheng now own convenience stores in Quebec. Immersed into the Quebecois culture of Montreal working-class neighbourhoods, they work hard to meet their clients’ needs.
Libres de choisir
Julie Boisvert
Élise Ekker-Lambert
Right to Choose plunges deep into the reality of front-line workers protecting the right to abortion. From Montreal to Gatineau to Fredericton, the documentary follows the work of doctors and nurses in clinics, as well as an expert who observes the rise of the anti-abortion movement by going out into the field. Their stories are accompanied by powerful testimonials from women who have experienced abortion, breaking the silence and isolation.
Au travers
Béatriz Mediavilla
This poetic portrait of Acadian artist Monique Léger explores “authentic movement” (a field of dance therapy) as a powerful force for transcending death. Through this somatic and expressive body practice, the film unveils an intimate journey of transmission and transcendence, blending art and spirituality.
Simple comme Sylvain
Monia Chokri
Sophia, 40, a chronic migraine sufferer and philosophy professor at a university for seniors, has been living with Xavier, a political science professor, for ten years. They have a comfortable life, and their relationship is quite stable despite their inactive sex life. They don’t complain about it, but something is obviously off. Otherwise, they enjoy a rich, happy social life with their friends and respective in-laws. Sophia’s existence is turned upside down when she meets Sylvain, an entrepreneur from the Laurentians whose lifestyle is the opposite of hers. As winter begins, she’ll leave everything behind for their burning passion, maybe the last one she’ll experience in her life.
Mascarade – Origin Story
Maïlis
Mascarade – Origin Story unfolds some chapters of Aïsha’s life. From her upbringing as a young Haitian girl in Montreal-Nord to her journeys in Brazil, the film reveals her encounters with her chosen family and the discovery of her identity as a woman and musician, nurturing her inspiration. Aware of the wounds she carries, Aïsha embarks on a learning process aimed at transforming her traumas into objects of healing. Mascarade – Origin Story thus delves into the depths of her journey, shedding light on personal transformation and resilience in the face of life’s challenges.
Nos maisons sur la route
Anne-Marie Ngô
Nos maisons sur la route (Our Homes on the Road) is a film about attachment to our roots. This documentary explores the memories of four Quebec families who share their attachment to their homes, their neighborhoods, and their cities. It features portraits of Onil Perrier (Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu), the family of Solange Messier (Mont-Saint-Hilaire), the Trudeau family (Beloeil), and the Pérodeau family (Saint-Ours).
Les Hockey Moms
Anne-Marie Ngô
The story of this web series revolves around five women, five mothers, all completely different from one another. They all meet every Saturday morning in the stands of an arena for the children’s practice. This comfortable routine will be disrupted with the arrival of the coronavirus. Season 1: Hockey Moms in a Pandemic. When life was “normal”… It’s time for resolutions at the start of the year. A distant rumor of a pandemic is brewing, but the Moms are in denial. Season 2: Hockey Moms at Soccer. Under the guidance of the hockey coach, in order to keep the kids active during the summer, the Hockey Moms find themselves reluctantly in the stands of a soccer field. Insects, pollen, and the heat are all reasons that push the four friends to question their life choices. Season 2: Hockey Moms at Soccer. Under the guidance of the hockey coach, the Hockey Moms find themselves reluctantly in the stands of a soccer field. Insects, pollen, and heat are all reasons that lead the four friends to question their life choices.
Biche & Louve
Sandrine Béchade
Bea and Zoe are lost in the forest when Zoe decides to go for help. She leaves Bea alone and hurt in this wood that does not inspire confidence. The girl will face a sneaky threat. Through the quest for power, Doe & She-Wolf tackles a taboo that is hard to imagine. And yet it exists.
La vidéo, à part et… Entière: Helen Doyle
Martine Asselin
Third in a series of 13 television programs hosted by Marie-Michèle Cron, art historian and media arts critic. A look back at the beginnings of Vidéo Femmes with Helen Doyle, director and co-founder. Excerpts from Chaperons rouges; Les mots / maux du silence; and Les tatouages de la mémoire.
La Coupure
Chloé Cinq-Mars
Emma had a c-section. She didn’t see her son when he was born. When she finally meets him, she doesn’t recognize her baby. How could she? Little by little, mother and child fall in love. The Cut delicately explores the complexity of the bond between mother and child.
Pignon sur rue
Ève Lamont
Pignon sur rue (Pinion on Street) follows the daily lives of seven young people aged 18 to 25 as they arrive in Montreal for the first time. They come to live together to write a new chapter in their lives. Coming from different regions of Quebec, they share a desire to discover the city and see where this experience will take them.