21 Nov. - 01 Dec. 2024
Evicted from their apartment, a group of queer housemates searches for a new home while mourning the difficult loss of the one they must leave.
See full detailsAntoine Bougeard, Nausicaa Preiss | 2023 | French | S.T French
Exploring the journey and subsequent confinement of people who had to leave everything behind in the pursuit of a better life, this program features two sound creations that strongly echo one another.
See full detailsVictoria Maréchal | 2023 | Arabic, Peul, French, Italian | S.T French
Exploring the journey and subsequent confinement of people who had to leave everything behind in the pursuit of a better life, this program features two sound creations that strongly echo one another.
See full detailsUnframing Documentary presents sound works to be experienced in the darkness of Cinéma Moderne. For the second year running, cinema is taking a visual sabbatical. To tell stories through sound is to access an endlessly evocative power, akin to that of literature, and one that offers unprecedented creative freedom. As Orson Welles once said: “on the radio, the screen is larger than in the cinema.”
This program is produced in collaboration with Jenny Cartwright.
Exploring the journey and subsequent confinement of people who had to leave everything behind in the pursuit of a better life, this program features two sound creations that strongly echo one another."
In this program :
Enfermé.es nulle part - directed by Antoine Bougeard & Nausicaa Preiss
Au travers des échos - directed by Victoria Maréchal
This program will be presented in French.
This session will be preceded by the audio installation Cinéma Moderne, November 2023 by Julie Faubert. People who wish to experience this audio installation must be present 30 minutes before the start of the session (limited places). It will also be possible to discover the work for free during its opening event on November 18 at 5 pm.
Laurence Lévesque | 2023 | French | S.T French
Julie knows she'll lose her sight. She doesn't know exactly when, but it's imminent. Alongside her good friend Marina, she tries to come to terms with this journey into darkness.
See full detailsRomane Garant Chartrand | 2023 | French | S.T French
In a sleeping house, women share their stories, beginning to loosen the painful knots that have bound their lives to those of their violent partners.
See full detailsCourtney Stephens | 2022 | English | S.T French
Using her mother's testimony and Super 8 footages, the filmmaker draws us into the memory of an illegal abortion in Mexico City in the 1960s.
See full detailsPaul Heintz | 2023 | Arabic | S.T French
Against the backdrop of a Saudi Arabian city, three friends wander the streets at night. Their conversation is studded with a strange word, “nafura,” allowing them to express themselves both mysteriously and freely.
See full detailsChloé Pilon Vaillancourt | 2023 | French | S.T English
A deep-dive into an imaginary world built from scratch, this music short by Montreal rapper Marie-Gold shows the creative process behind her latest album.
See full detailsMark Durand | 2023 | French | S.T English
With poetic narration by artist Bettina Szabo and captivating images of nature, experimental short film Immortelles focuses on the creative act in all its complexity.
See full detailsRalitsa Doncheva | 2023 | - Without dialogue | S.T English
This poetic, immersive short on the edge of experimental cinema transports us into an age-old tradition of fire dancing celebrated every summer in Bulgaria.
See full detailsKarl Lemieux | 2023 | - Without dialogue | S.T English
Shot on 16 mm, this medium-length film creatively portrays the creation of an outdoor performance by choreographer Dana Gingras, combining dance, music, and video installation.
See full detailsFor Azaelle, Loue O’Farrell, and LuFisto—three female wrestlers from Quebec—the ring is a passionate endeavor and a way to let off steam of day-to-day injustice.
See full detailsCapturing both the stunning beauty of the natural landscapes and the mundanity of the survivalists’ daily lives, Knit’s Island draws us into a larger than life videogame.
See full detailsTerra Long’s experimental documentary is a hypnotizing, sensory, and evocative look at how date palms have forged the Coachella Valley’s identity.
See full detailsThis Woman brilliantly depicts the various issues facing women in contemporary China through the highly attachable and whimsical leading character Beibei, whose choices challenge the expected traditional gender roles.
See full detailsAndré-Charles Ishpatao | 2022 | French, Innu-Aimun | S.T English
An inspired and inspiring story dedicated to André-Charles, this short shows how boxing has helped to change his life and how his passion allows him to face challenges.
See full detailsJulien Elie | 2023 | Spanish | S.T English
In a true work of cinematography, Julien Elie’s extensive research reveals a regime of terror and violence that reigns with impunity in Mexico.
See full detailsLandshaft portrays the psyche of the inhabitants of Eastern Armenia, emphasizing the altered landscape and ongoing military presence resulting from regional conflicts.
See full detailsExperimental filmmaker Miko Revereza delivers an intimate and introspective depiction of migrant identity, examining his relationships with his family and his art.
See full detailsMahdi Fleifel | 2023 | - Without dialogue | S.T French
A visual poem exploring a mysterious ship graveyard in the heart of the Mediterranean, its weird landscape inviting us to reflect on the human condition.
See full detailsDaryna Mamaisur | 2023 | Ukrainian, Portuguese | S.T French
In a bid to bridge the gap between the two, the filmmaker juxtaposes fragments of her native Ukraine at war with childlike images from the books she is using to learn Portuguese.
See full detailsAylin Gökmen | 2023 | Turkish, Kurdish | S.T French
A 60-year-old Kurdish man shares stories of his childhood, shifting from fond memories of loved ones to the recollection of violent events.
See full detailsMatthew Thorne, Derik Lynch | 2023 | Yankunytjatjara | S.T French
In this docu-fiction and true work of co-creation, queer Yankunytjatjara artist Derik Lynch returns to his community in search of spiritual renewal.
See full detailsSky Hopinka | 2023 | English
Perspectives, images, music, poetry, and personal stories are layered and intertwined in a complex reflection on traditions and possible futures.
See full detailsSky Hopinka | 2018 | English
The tension of colonial America is conveyed through the juxtaposition of moving images, a reflection on identity and belonging, and a poem by Walt Whitman.
See full detailsSky Hopinka | 2022 | English
Using archival footage of the Indigenous-led occupation of Alcatraz, Sunflower Siege Engine reminds us that the battle for sovereignty is ongoing.
See full detailsSky Hopinka | 2017 | English
In a consciously fragmentary film, Cleo Keahna and Terry Running Wild share their perspectives on the resistance movement at Standing Rock.
See full detailsIn conjunction with the Quebec premiere of his latest film, Mademoiselle Kenopsia, prolific filmmaker Denis Côté, whose work often breaks with cinematic conventions, will share his outlook on cinema with Montreal filmgoers.
Moderator: Nadine Gomez
This activity is free and will be held in French.
An open mic hosted by Charlie Morin will follow the world premiere of the feature-length documentary Éviction, which explores the importance of shared spaces for the queer community. Expect performances and talks centered around the ongoing housing crisis in Montreal/Tiohtià:ke. The evening will also celebrate the film’s completion, with DJs at the ready to supply a steady stream of highly danceable tunes!
With the participation of Faiz Abhuani (Brique par brique), Parc-Ex Anti-Eviction, Hoodstock, SLAM (Syndicat des locataires autonomes de Montréal), FLIP (Front de lutte pour un immobilier populaire), Julie Podmore, Claude Périard, Charly Mullot, Désirée Nore and Chacha Enriquez ; with DJs field note et dijipoune.
This activity is free and will be held in French.
This two-channel film by artist Sky Hopinka is based on the tale of the four water spirits known as Island Weights. In the creation story of Ho-Chunk, the artist’s home nation, the spirits are placed at the Earth’s cardinal points, ensuring that its rotation is not chaotic. Ho-Chunk, now known as Wisconsin, translates as “People of the Great Voice” and stretches from Red Banks to Trempealeau, and from Minneapolis to Milwaukee. The film is divided into 5 parts — Wijirawaséwe (Island Weights), yoiréreginarere (the west), rek’úhuhíra (the south), h??boguominàgara (the east), siniwagúregin?gere (the north) — and follows an individual as he recounts his journey along the boundaries of Ho-Chunk lands. Visually, the viewer is drawn from the tumultuous waves of the Mississippi to serene forests, tranquil lakes, enormous shopping malls, earthen effigies and Ho-Chunk relics. The narrator is not only looking for the spirits, but also wishes to honor them.
The presentation of this installation is made possible with the support of OBORO - Centre d'artistes and is part of the retrospective Sky Hopinka : Redefining Potential Territories.
Adress: 4001, Berri Street, Space 301, Montréal, H2L 4H2
Schedule :
Nov. 22nd | 12 h — 17 h
Nov. 23rd | 12 h — 19 h
Nov. 24th | 12 h — 17 h
Nov. 25th | 12 h — 17 h
This activity is free and is available in English and in French.
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