Genre: Drama
Prologue
Jesse and Karen, a young couple trying to navigate the socio-political turmoil of the late 60s, find themselves pulled in opposite directions. Jesse, a passionate underground newspaper editor in Montreal, wants to radically change society in a way that leaves him completely at odds philosophically with his friend David, a spiritualist American draft-dodger. But when Karen develops an attraction to David, she chooses to stay with him in Montreal, while Jesse travels to the 1968 Democratic convention to witness history first-hand.
Perfectly capturing this iconic era through a brilliant blending of fiction and incredible documentary footage, this eye-opening classic was one of the first Canadian films to break out on the international festival circuit, garnering awards and critical acclaim.
Director
Robin Spry
A notable figure in the development of the English-Canadian film industry, Spry joined the National Film Board in 1964 and went on to direct many cinéma-vérité documentaries focusing on social issues, such as Flowers on a One-Way Street and Action: The October Crisis of 1970. His first feature was Prologue, which won a BAFTA and was the first Canadian film to be invited to the Venice Film Festival. His feature credits include One Man, Drying Up the Streets, Suzanne, and Keeping Track, among others.
Writer
Sherwood Forest
Cast
Gary Rader, John Robb, John Robb
Producers
Tom Daly, Robin Spry
Genre
Drama
Interests
Classics, History, Social Justice & Politics
Original Language
English
Canadian Distributor
National Film Board (NFB)
Au clair de la lune
Director
André Forcier
Writers
André Forcier, Jacques Marcotte, Michel Pratt, Guy L'Écuyer
Cast
Guy L'Écuyer, Michel Côté, Pierre Giard, Marcel Fournier
Producers
Bernard Lalonde, Louis Laverdière
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Interests
Classics, Cult & Offbeat Cinema, Family Relationships
Original Language
French
Canadian Distributor
National Film Board (NFB)
- Own Voice
The Planet of Junior Brown
Director
Clement Virgo
Virgo rose to prominence with his first feature, Rude, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and garnered two Genie nominations. He has also directed the films Poor Boy’s Game and Lie With Me, and hit TV shows such as The Wire, Regenesis and The Listener. He recently produced the show Greenleaf and directed episodes of Empire and Billions. His film, Brother, premiered at TIFF 2022 and won 12 CSAs, including Best Motion Picture, Best Direction, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Writers
Cameron Bailey., Virginia Hamilton
Cast
Martin Villafana, Lynn Whitfield
Genre
Drama
Interests
Arts and Culture, BIPOC Stories, Black Filmmaker
Original Language
English
Canadian Distributor
The Film Works
Pieces of a Woman
Director
Kornel Mundruczo
Writer
Kata Weber
Cast
Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf, Ellen Burstyn, Iliza Shlesinger
Producer
Aaron Ryder
Genres
Documentary, Drama
Interests
Family Relationships, Social Justice & Politics, Strong Female Leads
Original Language
English
Canadian Distributor
Creative Wealth Media Finance
- Own Voice
Le sexe des étoiles (The Sex of the Stars)
Reunited after many years, a young girl learns to love the woman her father has become. Nominated for seven Genie Awards and starring Marianne Coquelicot Mercier, Denis Mercier and Tobie Pelletier.
Director
Paule Baillargeon
Writer
Monique Proulx
Cast
Denis Mercier, Marianne Coquelicot Mercier, Tobie Pelletier
Producers
Pierre Gendron, Jean-Roch Marcotte
Genre
Drama
Interests
Family Relationships, Female Filmmaker
Original Language
French
Canadian Distributor
National Film Board (NFB)
Parsley Days
Kate, a bicycle-maintenance instructor, and Ollie, a birth control educator, seem like a perfect couple. Their relationship is coveted by their friends, and they seem destined for eternal bliss. There's only one problem: on the eve of their 5-year anniversary, Kate realizes that she no longer loves Ollie, and worse yet — she’s pregnant.
Featuring magical realism and a killer soundtrack, Andrea Dorfman’s acclaimed debut feature is fresh, funny, and delightful.
Director
Andrea Dorfman
Dorfman’s short live action/animation collaboration with poet-musician Tanya Davis, How to Be Alone, garnered over 10 million views on YouTube and was adapted into a book published by HarperCollins, illustrated by Dorfman. They made a follow-up, the NFB animation How to Be at Home, during the first Covid lockdown. Dorfman has directed the feature films Parsley Days, Love That Boy, Heartbeat, and Spinster, and animated the NFB shorts Flawed and Big Mouth.
Writer
Andrea Dorfman
Cast
Megan Dunlop, Michael LeBlanc, Bruce Godfree
Producers
Kimberly Boyd, Andrea Dorfman
Genre
Drama
Interests
Family Relationships, Female Filmmaker
Original Language
English
Canadian Distributor
Mongrel Media
Les noces de papier (Paper Wedding)
Director
Michel Brault
An Officer of the National Order of Quebec, Brault was a legendary cinematographer and filmmaker, and the only Canadian to win the Best Director Award at Cannes, for Les Ordres. He also directed Les noces de papier, Mon amie Max, and many other features, along with over 80 credits as a cinematographer, including some of Canada’s most iconic films, such as Pour la suite du monde (which he co-directed), Mon oncle Antoine, and Les Bons débarras. He passed away in 2013.
Writer
Jefferson Lewis
Cast
Manuel Aranguiz, Geneviève Bujold
Producer
Aimée Danis
Genre
Drama
Interests
Arts and Culture, Newcomer Stories, Social Justice & Politics
Original Languages
English, French, Other Language
Canadian Distributor
National Film Board (NFB)
La neuvaine (The Novena)
The stories of two strangers brought together by chance are woven into a meditation on retaining faith when faced with senseless violence. Starring Élise Guilbault and Patrick Drolet.
Director
Bernard Émond
Writer
Bernard Émond
Cast
Élise Guilbault, Patrick Drolet
Producer
Bernadette Payeur
Genre
Drama
Original Language
French
Canadian Distributor
K Films Amerique
Le vendeur (The Salesman)
Director
Sébastien Pilote
Writer
Sébastien Pilote
Cast
Gilbert Sicotte, Nathalie Cavezzali, Jean-Francois Boudreau, Jeremy Tessier
Producers
Bernadette Payeur, Marc Daigle
Genre
Drama
Interests
Arts and Culture, ESL, Global Experiences, Social Justice & Politics
Original Language
French
Canadian Distributor
eOne
The Nest
Director
Sean Durkin
Cast
Oona Roche, Carrie Coon, Jude Law
Genre
Drama
Interests
Family Relationships, Global Experiences
Original Language
English
Canadian Distributor
Elevation Pictures
La petite reine (Downfall of a Champion)
Director
Alexis Durand-Brault
Writers
Sophie Lorain, Catherine Léger
Cast
Patrice Robitaille, Laurence Leboeuf
Producer
Richard Lalonde
Genre
Drama
Interests
Biography, Sports
Original Language
French
Canadian Distributor
Christal Films
Pouvoir intime (Intimate Power)
A security guard at a government ministry tries to plan a heist with the help of some ex-cons, but it may all be blown apart by another security guard who takes his job very seriously.
Director
Yves Simoneau
Writers
Yves Simoneau, Pierre Curzi
Cast
Marie Tifo, Pierre Curzi, Jacques Godin
Producer
Claude Bonin
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original Language
French
Canadian Distributor
National Film Board (NFB)
Hello Destroyer
Director
Kevan Funk
Writer
Kevan Funk
Cast
Jared Abrahamson
Producers
Haydn Wazelle, Daniel Domachowski
Genre
Drama
Interest
Sports
Original Language
English
Canadian Distributor
Type One
Le problème d’infiltration
Louis (Christian Bégin) is a successful surgeon with a beautiful family and a life that seems perfect from the outside. However, when a dissatisfied patient returns to confront him, the cracks begin to show and the doctor’s darker nature starts to infiltrate his life.
Director
Robert Morin
Writer
Robert Morin
Cast
Christian Bégin, Sandra Dumaresq, Guy Thauvette
Producer
Luc Vandal
Genre
Drama
Interest
Family Relationships
Original Language
French
Canadian Distributor
Coop Vidéo de Montréal
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Tim (Antoine Olivier Pilon) is a smart and athletic 16-year old dealing with personal tragedy and a school bully in this honest coming-of-age sports movie from actor-turned filmmaker England. Also starring Sophie Nélisse.
Director
Yan England
Writer
Yan England
Cast
Sophie Nélisse, Antoine Olivier Pilon, Lou-Pascal Tremblay
Producers
Denise Robert, Diane England
Genre
Drama
Interest
Sports
Original Language
French
Canadian Distributor
Telefilm Canada
Nadia, Butterfly
Based on director Pascale Plante’s own competitive swimming career, and also featuring Olympic swimmer Katherine Savard in the lead role, this stunning drama perfectly captures an experience that awaits all athletes in a uniquely realistic way.
“Nadia, Butterfly takes the gold.” – Chris Knight, The National Post
Director
Pascal Plante
Montreal-based Plante is a screenwriter and director whose short film credits include Drum de marde!, Blue-Eyed Blonde, and Nonna, among others. His features include Les faux tatouages, which premiered at the Berlinale, Nadia, Butterfly, which was selected for the Cannes Film Festival, and Les chambres rouges, which has garnered 15 awards and 34 nominations internationally.
Writer
Pascal Plante
Cast
Hilary Caldwell, Pierre-Yves Cardinal, Katerine Savard, Ariane Mainville
Producer
Dominique Dussault
Genre
Drama
Interests
Sports, Strong Female Leads
Original Language
French
Language Version
EN Subtitles
Canadian Distributor
Nemesis Films Productions
- Own Voice
Molly Maxwell
Director
Sara St. Onge
Writer
Sara St. Onge
Cast
Charlie Carrick, Rob Stewart, Krista Bridges, Lola Tash
Producers
Mark Van de Ven, Aeschylus Poulos, John Nadalin
Genres
Drama, Romance
Interests
Family Relationships, Female Filmmaker, Strong Female Leads
Original Language
English
Canadian Distributor
eOne
Marion Bridge
Director
Wiebke Von Carolsfeld
Writer
Daniel MacIvor
Cast
Elliot Page, Marguerite McNeil, Stacy Smith, Molly Parker, Rebecca Jenkins
Producers
Julia Sereny, Bill Niven, Jennifer Kawaja
Genre
Drama
Interests
Family Relationships, Literary Adaptation, Strong Female Leads
Original Language
English
Canadian Distributor
Mongrel Media
Mémoires affectives (Looking For Alexander)
Director
Francis Leclerc
Francis Leclerc is a Québécois filmmaker who has directed over 20 short films and numerous features. He won Genie Awards for Best Director and Best Screenplay for his second feature, Mémoires Affectives, as well as the Jutra Award for Best Direction. His latest film, L’Arracheuse de temps, was nominated for four Canadian Screen Awards and won one. He is currently working on the upcoming feature Le Plongeur.
Writers
Marcel Beaulieu, Francis Leclerc
Cast
Karine Lagueux, Nathalie Coupal, Guy Thauvette, Roy Dupuis, Rosa Zacharie
Producer
Barbara Shrier
Genre
Drama
Original Language
French
Language Version
EN Subtitles
Canadian Distributor
eOne
Lola
Director
Carl Bessai
Writer
Carl Bessai
Cast
Sabrina Grdevich, Joanna Going, Colm Feore, Janet Wright
Producer
Laura Lightbown
Genre
Drama
Interests
Family Relationships, Strong Female Leads
Original Language
English
Canadian Distributor
Telefilm Canada