FILMS SHOWN
D'ici, d'ailleurs
At the beginning of summer, Adam, Ana, and Dahlia turn to their families and friends to question their cultural heritage.
Madeleine
Every week, two friends born 67 years apart share their life stories in the lounge of a retirement home. The younger one convinces the 107-year-old to join her on a road trip to the sea.
Hebron Relocation
A candid look at her community's difficult past, the filmmaker interweaves intimate stories and rare footage to offer a glimpse into life during the forced relocation of the Inuit of northern Labrador.
Villa Madjo
Her white-skinned father was born in Africa, and her black-skinned mother was born in Europe. A complex story of her family, colonialism and the interracial couple.
A Rainbow to Turtle Island
This portrait showcases artist Robbie Tait Jr. and demonstrates the transformative power of art. It introduces his project, Turtle Island Handbook, born from the desire to convey his culture and family heritage through his drawings. It also addresses the political aspect of his art through Rainbow Tears, inspired by the story of political prisoner Leonard Peltier.
Claude
Claude, an octogenarian, finds his daily life boring in his small bedroom. Yet behind his bitterness lies a humorous philosopher and a forgotten artist. This short film explores the moving relationship between illness, art and memory.
INFORMATION
Third program of the Cinéma sous les étoiles 2024 short documentary competition. Following our short film week, the winners will be announced at a special evening of award-winning films on Wednesday July 30 at 8:45 pm at Baldwin Park.