Movies
Little Gandhi: The Lost Truth of the Syrian Uprising
Documentary film screening and discussion: This 90-minute film tells the story of Syrian peace activist Ghiyath Matar, who earned the nickname of Little Gandhi. It documents the early days of the Syrian revolution, when resistance was still unarmed. A conversation will follow with Sam Kadi, film director; Radwan Ziadeh, Executive
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Ottawa Premiere on February 27th, encore screening on March 1st! Four deadly tales directed by four deadly women! A new all-female helmed horror anthology featuring four dark tales written and directed by fiercely talented women: Annie Clark (St. Vincent) rocks her directorial debut with THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; Karyn Kusama (THE
90th Academy Awards Pre-Show and Ceremony
Join us for our annual Live Oscar Telecast on Sunday March 4th! Presented by Negative Theatre! Doors open for the Red Carpet Pre-Show at 7:00pm, followed by the Awards Ceremony at 8:00pm Free for Members / Members Only / Purchase an annual membership card at our Box Office for
Founder, The
This drama tells the true story of how Ray Kroc, a salesman from Illinois, met Mac and Dick McDonald, who were running a burger operation in 1950s Southern California. Kroc was impressed by the brothers’ speedy system of making the food and saw franchise potential. He maneuvered himself into a
The Lure
Ottawa Premiere on Friday March 31st! In Warsaw, a pair of mermaid sisters are adopted into a cabaret. While one seeks love with humans the other hungers to dine on the human population of the city. Fantasia – Special Jury Prize! Sundance – Special Jury Prize! Polish with English
Laurore du tréfonds. La naissance spirituelle de Swamiji
La Première à Ottawa du film documentaire « Laurore du tréfonds. La naissance spirituelle de Swamiji. Ce film documentaire présente un éveil au Réel, inspiré de la vie du moine bénédictin Henri Le Saux (1910-1973). Après 20 ans dans un monastère en Bretagne, ce dernier part en Inde pour implanter le
Power To Change
The Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-operative (OREC) and the German Embassy of Ottawa are partnering with Ecology Ottawa for the Ottawa premiere of the German documentary “Power to Change – the Energy Rebellion.” The film will be followed by a discussion with by Rainer Hinrichs-Rahlwes, Vice-President
Moana
Matinee screenings on February 18th, 19th, and 20th (Family Day)! Nominated for 2 Oscars: Best Animated Feature Film, and Best Original Song! In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain’s daughter’s island, she answers the Ocean’s call to seek out the Demigod
Julieta
From acclaimed Oscar, BAFTA, Cannes, Cesar, and TIFF award winning director Pedro Almodovar (Volver, All About My Mother) Julieta lives in Madrid with her daughter Antía. They both suffer in silence over the loss of Xoan, Antía’s father and Julieta’s husband. But at times grief doesn’t bring people closer, it
Miss Sloane
In the high-stakes world of political power-brokers, Elizabeth Sloane (Academy Award nominee Jessica Chastain) is the most sought after and formidable lobbyist in D.C. Known equally for her cunning and her track record of success, she has always done whatever is required to win. But when she takes on the