Movies
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
They Call Us Monsters
Ottawa Premiere on Friday February 10th! In California, violent juveniles between 14-17 years old can be tried as adults. Typically, they are accused of heinous crimesmurders and attempted murdersthat leave their victims families shattered. And yet, they are still kids, with a greater capacity to change and one day return
Last Chance
OPL/BPO Canada 150, in partnership with Amnesty International, presents Last Chance, a National Film Board feature documentary by Paul Émile dEntremont. Last Chance tells the stories of 5 asylum seekers fleeing homophobic violence in their native countries, and the hurdles they face in coming to Canada.Panel discussion with representatives from
My Fathers Land
Presented by the Carleton University, Faculty of Public Affairs · This screening and accompanying Question and Answer session will provide the audience an opportunity to experience Kunuk and Cohns work first-hand and to hear more about their vision for the future the North. This screening is held in honour of the