Among the Believers Review: Religious Strife in Pakistan
This documentary sheds light on the jihadist movement present in Pakistan and how young people are being affected.
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The Violin Teacher: Poetry, Music, and Toxic Humanity
In Sérgio Machado’s film, a violinist begins teaching kids from the slums when he fails to make it into the São Paulo orchestra.
Metro: An Artistic Look at Montreal’s Underground
Nadine Gomez’s short film highlights the architectural elements of the metro, presented in stark black and white.
Review: Sand Storm
An exploration of individualism and women’s agency under the strict social code of the desert.
Björk Digital: the cutting-edge of music, art and technology
Trying out VR with Bjork… what could be cooler? At the DHC/ART Centre now.
FNC Review: Wet Woman in the Wind
Akihiko Shiota’s film is part of the new “roman porno” category of film in Japan.
Review: Forbidden People (Le Peuple Interdit)
Alexandre Chartrand’s documentary explores the independence movement in Catalonia, culminating at the 2014 mega-protest in Barcelona.
FNC Review: Alipato: The Very Brief Life of an Ember
Khavn de la Cruz’s new film follows the most dangerous gang in a Manila shantytown, who also happen to be kids.
FNC Review: Sadako vs. Kayako
Kôji Shiraishi’s absurd horror comedy sees people pit two evil spirits against each other to destroy their curses.
Review: Queen of Katwe
Mira Nair’s new film stars Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo in the story of a young girl, her ambitions in chess, and the support of her town.
Last Cab to Darwin: Drive Through a Continent
Jeremy Sims’ film tells the story of a cab driver en route across the country in the hopes of being euthanized.
Review: Maya Angelou And Still I Rise
The opening film for the Montreal International Black Film Festival is a genuine and well-made portrait of the late poet.
The Dressmaker: A Seamstress Scorned
Jocelyn Moorhouse’s new film depicts a love affair in an unlikely milieu – in an isolated Australian town.
It’s The End of the World and I Don’t Feel Fine
Xavier Dolan’s new film is emotional, well-acted, and relatable.
Kid Koala Comes Home for Nufonia Must Fall
Return of beloved DJ includes puppets and robots in live performance recreation of his graphic novel.
Kalo Pothi: Two Boys and a Rooster
Min Bahadur Bham’s film is set in a Nepalese village in the shadow of the Maoist movement.
