At 53, Anémone learns that she suffers from early Alzheimer's. The life she chose, to forget the first, is about to switch ... For, almost 30 years ago, Anémone, who was then called Manon, had to leave a life of violence, leaving behind her three young children. Fortunately, Lise, a kind-hearted lady, welcomed her with open arms into her home, which at the time housed women in difficulty in the small municipality of Belleville. Under a new identity and in this other life that she was built, Anémone, now thanatopracticer, flows for happier days surrounded by her children from a second union: Karla, the eldest back home, Simon, a young father who inherited his father's renovation business, and Olivia, his adopted youngest daughter who follows in his footsteps. At the announcement of the diagnostic hereditary potential, the old life of Anémone, unknown to all his relatives, comes to haunt her again. Will she have the strength and the courage to find her first children, Caroline, Sebastien and Jean-Olivier, before completely forgetting them? What will have been the fate of these children raised by Ronald and his own mother in difficult conditions? And most importantly, how will they react the day they learn that Manon is still alive? Anémone will then have to give an account ... In addition to coping with her diagnosis, Anémone meets the new director of the funeral home for which she works, Vincent, a mysterious man who observes relentlessly and with whom she will develop a troubling relationship. But what is Vincent looking for? Would he hide, too ... Another story?
A female police officer is assigned to investigate a murder in a small town in French Canada. As she delves deeper into the case, she uncovers dark secrets and faces dangerous obstacles in the secluded and snowy town.
The Acrobat explores the complex and intense relationship between two men in Montreal. It delves into themes of dependency, violence, and sexuality, with explicit and unsimulated sex scenes. Set against the backdrop of the city, the film showcases the struggles and desires of the protagonists.
Yannick Moreau is a reformed criminal who rebuilt his life in Quebec living with a new identity under the witness protection program. Will the past catch up with him?
In 1910, Maria Chapdelaine, a young girl of seventeen, lived with her family on the banks of the Péribonka River, north of Lake Saint-Jean. The Chapdelaines work tirelessly to push the limits of the forest. In a home where even physical exhaustion cannot dampen the warmth of family life, Maria, strong and full of hope, finds herself faced with major dilemmas. Thrust into the world of adults, Maria will suddenly be forced to decide on her future as a woman.
Hochelaga, Land of Souls is a historical drama film that takes viewers on a journey through the history of Montreal, Canada. The movie explores the rich cultural heritage of the city, focusing on the lives of the Native Canadian inhabitants, particularly the Mohawk tribe. Through archaeological discoveries, the film delves into the layers of history that lie beneath the modern cityscape.
Boys' college in eastern Quebec at the end of the 1940s. Brother Jean is not a teacher like the others. He wants to interest his students in the subject and to achieve this, he conducts archaeological excavations with his students aimed at proving the establishment of a Viking colony (Vinland) on the coast of the Saint Lawrence. The superiors of his congregation do not appreciate his unconventional ways of teaching. Without knowing it, Brother Jean will have a significant impact on the lives of his students, particularly in that of Émile, a young man who is having difficulty at school and who would prefer to abandon his studies to go work in a factory.
Jean, in his fifties, has lost his lust for life. He leaves Canada for a faraway country, somewhere in Europe. A beautiful place to end his days, he thought. But that was without counting on the formidable resilience of the inhabitants and residents of the Hotel Silence.
Georges (Grégory Gadebois), teaches school in Montreal – he and wife Emma, (Monia Chokri) have just moved to the countryside. One day, he surprises a young intruder Zack, (Noah Parker), rummaging through his things.
Elderly inmates are dying mysteriously one after another in their prison cells.
Gabrielle, a young woman with Williams syndrome, strives to become a singer despite societal obstacles. With the support of her friends and family, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, breaking through barriers and finding her own voice.
Through the Mist follows the story of a talented musician who battles with depression, loneliness, and personal demons. Set against the backdrop of the music industry, the film explores themes of love, loss, and the agonizing pursuit of creative inspiration. With a haunting soundtrack and powerful performances, it shares the profound story of a man's struggle for redemption.
Chorus is a drama that follows a group of individuals in a chorus as they navigate through personal struggles, grief, and loss. Through their performances, they find solace and redemption.
By attempting to travel 2,960 km from southern Quebec to its northernmost point, by bike and skis, in the middle of winter, adventurers Samuel Lalande-Markon and Simon-Pierre Goneau want to reinvest the territory and reflect on the identity and collective relationship that Quebecers have with it. Their journey begins at kilometer marker 720, an obelisk-shaped monument located on the border with the United States, and ends at Cape Anaulirvik, north of Ivujivik, the northernmost point of the Ungava Peninsula. Over the course of a 91-day expedition, they set out to meet the country in all its immensity, splendor and impetuosity, a country that suddenly reveals itself to be less abstract, less distant, more real.
Two solitary people meet each other and form a bond in the back country of the Gaspe peninsula.
Sarah is part of a strange, marginal ménage à trois with her contemporary Louis and the older Ji-Guy, she fills her days with petty crime. During the day she hangs around with Louis by motorways, where she deceives and robs innocent people offering a lift. One day things go wrong: a driver dies during a robbery attempt. Sarah can’t stop thinking about the dead man and goes looking for the wife he left behind. In her, she finally finds something of the security and friendship she had unconsciously been seeking for so long. But her alternative family doesn’t just let her go.
From My Window, Without a Home is a thought-provoking drama that explores the realities of homelessness and the importance of human connection. The film follows the journey of a homeless man named John as he navigates through life on the streets, facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. Through a series of encounters with various individuals, John discovers the power of compassion and the value of human relationships. With its raw and emotional storytelling, the film provides a unique perspective on the often overlooked issue of homelessness.
A fiery and inventive docufiction that portrays two marginal teenagers living in a remote and underserved Canadian village.