Sky Hopinka: Redefining potential territories
Perspectives, images, music, poetry, and personal stories are layered and intertwined in a complex reflection on traditions and possible futures.
JUST A SOUL RESPONDING
- Sky Hopinka
- 2023
- United States
- 17 min
International Feature Competition
Capturing 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.
KNIT'S ISLAND
- Ekiem Barbier, Guilhem Causse, Quentin L'helgoualc'h
- 2023
- France
- s.t. French and English
- 96 min
Panorama - Against the Grain
Landshaft portrays the psyche of the inhabitants of Eastern Armenia, emphasizing the altered landscape and ongoing military presence resulting from regional conflicts.
LANDSHAFT
- Daniel Kötter
- 2023
- Germany, Armenia
- s.t. French or English
- 97 min
Panorama - Horizons
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.
LESSER CHOICES
- Courtney Stephens
- 2022
- United States, Mexico
- s.t. French
- 9 min
National Short and Medium-Length Competition
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.
LET THE RED MOON BURN
- Ralitsa Doncheva
- 2023
- Bulgaria, Canada (Quebec)
- 7 min
International Short and Medium-Length Competition
In this docu-fiction and true work of co-creation, queer Yankunytjatjara artist Derik Lynch returns to his community in search of spiritual renewal.
MARUNGKA TJALATJUNU (DIPPED IN BLACK)
- Matthew Thorne, Derik Lynch
- 2023
- Australia
- s.t. French or English
- 24 min
Panorama - Horizons
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.
NAFURA
- Paul Heintz
- 2023
- France
- s.t. French or English
- 28 min
Wapikoni
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.
NIN KAMASHITSHET : CELUI QUI SE BAT
- André-Charles Ishpatao
- 2022
- Canada (Nutashkuan)
- s.t. French or English
- 6 min
Panorama - Horizons
Experimental filmmaker Miko Revereza delivers an intimate and introspective depiction of migrant identity, examining his relationships with his family and his art.
NOWHERE NEAR
- Miko Revereza
- 2023
- Philippines, United States, Mexico
- s.t. English
- 96 min
Panorama - Horizons
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.
PERSÉIDES
- Laurence Lévesque
- 2023
- Canada (Quebec)
- s.t. English
- 23 min
International Short and Medium-Length Competition
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.
SMOKE OF THE FIRE
- Daryna Mamaisur
- 2023
- Ukraine, Portugal, Belgium, Hungary
- s.t. French or English
- 22 min
National Short and Medium-Length Competition
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.
SOMEHOW CONTINUE
- Karl Lemieux
- 2023
- Canada (Quebec)
- 55 min