Focus Canada II

13 mars, 18h00 | blue Cinema Abaton 4

Eva and Manon practice the art of throat singing in their small Arctic village of Kangirsuk.

Kashif feels trapped by his struggle of straddling the pressures of being both the dutiful son and a supportive friend, leaving him in a difficult position when his friend Omar owes someone money.

The act of washing one’s hair and body serves as the touchstone for Wash Day — an intimate exploration into how private, domestic acts such as washing your hair, or putting on makeup become a significant re-acquaintance with the body, before and after navigating the politics of one’s outwardly appearance.

Still living in the hoarder’s house she grew up in, young adult Dara contemplates moving forward in life.

Through a series of dreams, a Syrian woman living far from home attempts to deal with being displaced from her war-torn country.

When Latinx teen Tony Tenorio is robbed at his chance at a better life, he embarks on a journey through Toronto where he'll either succumb to racist stereotypes or become the "hero" he always wanted to be.

A young Filipina filmmaker attempts to overwrite a painful memory of her mother with a perfect narrative.

Lavande tells the story of her mother Jeanne, a hope-filled immigrant woman. Les Lavandières explores the birth, growth and sudden death of a dream.

A slice-of-life fantasy film that follows two teenage goblins navigating the uncertain waters of post-graduation life.

A young woman's grand finale in her pursuit of artistry, and Dallas. The complexities of self-worth, loyalty, recognition, female friendship, and cowboy boots are explored in this darkly-comedic short film.