Montreal International Documentary Festival

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15 - 26 Nov. 2023

Cinéma Cineplex Odeon Quartier Latin - Salle 10
Cinéma Moderne
Cinéma du Musée
Cinéma du Parc - Salle 2
Cinémathèque québécoise - Salle Crave
Cinémathèque québécoise - Salle Fernand-Seguin
Cinémathèque québécoise - Salle Norman-McLaren
OBORO - Centre d'artistes
8h
9h
10h
11h
12h
13h
14h
15h
16h
17h
18h
19h
20h
21h
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23h
24h
18:30 Éviction *
mathilde capone | 2023 | French | S.T English

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.

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18:00 Audio Documentary Listening Sessions : Migrations
(1) Enfermé.es nulle part
Antoine 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 details
(2) Au travers des échos
Victoria 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 details
18:00 Audio Documentary Listening Sessions : Migrations
Audio Documentary Listening Sessions : Migrations

Unframing 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.

See full details
17:30 Perséides / Après-coups / Lesser Choices /...*
(1) Perséides
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.

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(2) Après-coups
Romane 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 details
(3) Lesser Choices
Courtney 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 details
(4) Nafura
Paul 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 details
20:00 La déconstruction de Baveuse City / Immortelles /...*
(1) La déconstruction de Baveuse City
Chloé 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 details
(2) Immortelles
Mark 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.

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(3) Let The Red Moon Burn
Ralitsa 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 details
(4) Somehow Continue
Karl 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 details
15:45 Celles qui luttent *
Sarah Baril Gaudet | 2023 | French, English | S.T English

For 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 details
18:00 Knit's Island *
Ekiem Barbier, Guilhem Causse, Quentin L'helgoualc'h | 2023 | French, English | S.T French

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.

See full details
20:30 Feet in Water, Head on Fire *
Terra Long | 2023 | Spanish, English, Cahuilla | S.T English

Terra Long’s experimental documentary is a hypnotizing, sensory, and evocative look at how date palms have forged the Coachella Valley’s identity.

See full details
15:15 This Woman
Alan Zhang | 2022 | Hubei | S.T English

This 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 details
17:30 Garde blanche, La*
(1) Nin Kamashitshet : Celui qui se bat
André-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 details
(2) La garde blanche
Julien 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 details
20:00 Landshaft *
Daniel Kötter | 2023 | Armenian | S.T French

Landshaft portrays the psyche of the inhabitants of Eastern Armenia, emphasizing the altered landscape and ongoing military presence resulting from regional conflicts.

See full details
15:45 Nowhere Near
Miko Revereza | 2023 | English, Tagalog | S.T English

Experimental filmmaker Miko Revereza delivers an intimate and introspective depiction of migrant identity, examining his relationships with his family and his art.

See full details
18:00 Elefsina Notre Amour / Smoke of the Fire / Ever...*
(1) Elefsina Notre Amour
Mahdi 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 details
(2) Smoke of the Fire
Daryna 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 details
(3) Ever Since, I Have Been Flying
Aylin 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 details
(4) Marungka Tjalatjunu (Dipped in Black)
Matthew 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 details
20:15 Sky Hopinka short films program 2*
(1) Just a Soul Responding
Sky 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 details
(2) When You're Lost in the Rain
Sky 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 details
(3) Sunflower Siege Engine
Sky 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 details
(4) Dislocation Blues
Sky 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 details
17:00 Denis Côté
Denis Côté

In 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.

See full details
21:30 The Parthenais Open Mic - Launch of Eviction
The Parthenais Open Mic - Launch of Eviction

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.

See full details
12:00 Sky Hopinka Installation : The Island Weights
Sky Hopinka Installation : The Island Weights

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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12h
OBORO - Centre d'artistes
12H00 Sky Hopinka Installation : The Island Weights
Sky Hopinka Installation : The Island Weights

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.

More info
15h
Cinéma du Parc - Salle 2
15H45 Celles qui luttent *
Sarah Baril Gaudet | 2023 | French, English | S.T. French and English

For 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 details
Cinémathèque québécoise - Salle Crave
15H15 This Woman
Alan Zhang | 2022 | Hubei | S.T. English

This 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 details
Cinémathèque québécoise - Salle Fernand-Seguin
15H45 Nowhere Near
Miko Revereza | 2023 | English, Tagalog | S.T. English

Experimental filmmaker Miko Revereza delivers an intimate and introspective depiction of migrant identity, examining his relationships with his family and his art.

See full details
17h
Cinéma du Musée
17H30 Perséides / Après-coups / Lesser Choices /...*
(1) Perséides
Laurence Lévesque | 2023 | French | S.T. English

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 details (2) Après-coups
Romane Garant Chartrand | 2023 | French | S.T. English

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 details (3) Lesser Choices
Courtney 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 details (4) Nafura
Paul Heintz | 2023 | Arabic | S.T. French or English

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 details
Cinémathèque québécoise - Salle Crave
17H30 Garde blanche, La*
(1) Nin Kamashitshet : Celui qui se bat
André-Charles Ishpatao | 2022 | French, Innu-Aimun | S.T. French or 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 details (2) La garde blanche
Julien Elie | 2023 | Spanish | S.T. French or 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 details
Cinémathèque québécoise - Salle Norman-McLaren
17H00 Denis Côté
Denis Côté

In 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.

More info
18h
Cinéma Cineplex Odeon Quartier Latin - Salle 10
18H30 Éviction *
mathilde capone | 2023 | French | S.T. French close caption or English

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 details
Cinéma Moderne
18H00 Audio Documentary Listening Sessions : Migrations
(1) Enfermé.es nulle part
Antoine Bougeard, Nausicaa Preiss | 2023 | 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 details (2) Au travers des échos
Victoria 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 details
18H00 Audio Documentary Listening Sessions : Migrations
Audio Documentary Listening Sessions : Migrations

Unframing 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.

More info
Cinéma du Parc - Salle 2
18H00 Knit's Island *
Ekiem Barbier, Guilhem Causse, Quentin L'helgoualc'h | 2023 | French, English | S.T. French and English

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.

See full details
Cinémathèque québécoise - Salle Fernand-Seguin
18H00 Elefsina Notre Amour / Smoke of the Fire / Ever...*
(1) Elefsina Notre Amour
Mahdi Fleifel | 2023 | - Without dialogue

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 details (2) Smoke of the Fire
Daryna Mamaisur | 2023 | Ukrainian, Portuguese | S.T. French or English

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 details (3) Ever Since, I Have Been Flying
Aylin Gökmen | 2023 | Turkish, Kurdish | S.T. French or English

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 details (4) Marungka Tjalatjunu (Dipped in Black)
Matthew Thorne, Derik Lynch | 2023 | Yankunytjatjara | S.T. French or English

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 details
20h
Cinéma du Musée
20H00 La déconstruction de Baveuse City / Immortelles /...*
(1) La déconstruction de Baveuse City
Chloé 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 details (2) Immortelles
Mark 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 details (3) Let The Red Moon Burn
Ralitsa Doncheva | 2023 | - Without dialogue

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 details (4) Somehow Continue
Karl Lemieux | 2023 | - Without dialogue

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 details
Cinéma du Parc - Salle 2
20H30 Feet in Water, Head on Fire *
Terra Long | 2023 | Spanish, English, Cahuilla | S.T. French or English

Terra Long’s experimental documentary is a hypnotizing, sensory, and evocative look at how date palms have forged the Coachella Valley’s identity.

See full details
Cinémathèque québécoise - Salle Crave
20H00 Landshaft *
Daniel Kötter | 2023 | Armenian | S.T. French or English

Landshaft portrays the psyche of the inhabitants of Eastern Armenia, emphasizing the altered landscape and ongoing military presence resulting from regional conflicts.

See full details
Cinémathèque québécoise - Salle Fernand-Seguin
20H15 Sky Hopinka short films program 2*
Sky 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 details Sky 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 details Sky 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 details Sky 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 details
21h
Cinémathèque québécoise - Salle Norman-McLaren
21H30 The Parthenais Open Mic - Launch of Eviction
The Parthenais Open Mic - Launch of Eviction

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.

More info
16h30After circus *

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