Identity Archives - Le Cinéma sous les étoiles de Funambules Médias

The Myth of the Black Woman

, Ayana O'Shun //Gabi was trying to debug

Le Mythe de la Femme Noire is a feature-length documentary that investigates the image of black women in society. Experts say the Black community is the minority most affected by images created centuries ago.

, Feminism, Human Rights, Identity, Politics, Racism

Villa Madjo

, Elen Sylla Grollimund //Gabi was trying to debug

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.

, Colonialism, Identity, Racism

The Fighter

, André-Charles Ishpatao //Gabi was trying to debug

André-Charles is a boxer. Sports changed his life. He hopes his journey will inspire others to regain their pride and hold their heads high when facing life's adversities.

, First nations, Identity, Portrait, Sociology

A Rainbow to Turtle Island

, Robbie Tait Jr //Gabi was trying to debug

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.

, Culture, First nations, Identity, Portrait

Closet's stories

, Iris Estivals //Gabi was trying to debug

Not one, but many closet outings. Some are more difficult than others.

, Identity, LGBTQI2SA+, Portrait, Sociology

Fatmé

, Diala Al hindaoui //Gabi was trying to debug

Fatmé, 11, fled Syria with her family to Lebanon, living in a roadside tent. Her appearance and feisty nature provoke discussion, but she simply aspires to be the strongest.

, Human Rights, Identity, Sociology, War

Orlando, My Political Biography

, Paul B. Preciado //Gabi was trying to debug

One hundred years after Virginia Woolf's Orlando, where the character changes sex, Paul B. Preciado asserts that the world is becoming "Orlandesque" and organizes a casting call for today's Orlandos. This film project explores the transformation of the world in a poetic and political way.

, Identity, LGBTQI2SA+, Portrait, Social struggle, Sociology

Carnaval

, Justine Martin //Gabi was trying to debug

Once a year, people from different marginalized communities meet together in the woods to delve into the art of circus and have this discipline become a common way to express themselves, away from the city.

, Culture, Identity, Sociology

D'ici, d'ailleurs

, Chadi Bennani //Gabi was trying to debug

At the beginning of summer, Adam, Ana, and Dahlia turn to their families and friends to question their cultural heritage.

, Culture, Identity, Portrait, Sociology

CSE 2023

French Enough

, Alexis Normand //Gabi was trying to debug

At her family’s cabin on Wakaw Lake, Saskatchewan, renowned Fransaskois singer-songwriter Alexis Normand invites audiences into a series of candid exchanges about belonging and bilingualism on the Prairies.

, Culture, Identity, Sociology