Police(1958)

Memory of Summer(en)

An attempt to recapture the magic of childhood as the cameras follow children at play.

Pilgrimage(en)

St. Joseph's Oratory, a picturesque shrine silhouetted against Mount Royal, draws pilgrims by the thousands every year. They come from California by Greyhound bus, from Vancouver by plane, and on foot from many parishes surrounding Montréal. What is the fame of this shrine, that it attracts the devout and the curious alike? The story is told by Brother Placide Vermandère of the Order of the Holy Cross, who was personally acquainted with Brother André, after whom the shrine's famous temple is named. Cameras follow a procession of the League of the Sacred Heart through the streets of the city to the famous sanctuary and show many of the religious observances conducted in the church, including Mass attended by invalids who come in the hope of being healed of various afflictions.

Festival in Puerto Rico(en)

This short documentary features Canadian contralto Maureen Forrester as she sings at the Festival Casals, a musical event founded by the great Spanish cellist and conductor Pablo Casals and sponsored annually by the Puerto Rican government. Part concert film, part tourism film, Festival in Puerto Rico offers viewers candid glimpses of mid-20th century Puerto Rico intercut with performance footage of Forrester and her husband, violinist-conductor Eugene Kash.

A Foreign Language(en)

This film observes, in a Montréal public school, the teaching of English to immigrant children. To thousands of children arriving in Canada from Greece, Italy, France, Germany or Japan, English is "a foreign language." Under able coaching they begin to understand and even enjoy the vagaries of the English language.

Julian Assange: The Price of Truth(fr)

Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo(en)

71 years in the making, this feature documentary experience reveals the extraordinary life journey of Hollywood's most unlikely hero, Danny Trejo.

National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage(en)

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the National Theatre of Great Britain presents National Theatre: 50 Years on Stage, bringing together the best British actors for a unique evening of unforgettable performances, broadcast live from London to cinemas around the world.

Al Franken: God Spoke(en)

Join filmmaking duo Chris Hegedus and Nick Doob as their cameras follow Franken to book signings, campaign rallies and the launch of Air America Radio, documenting his transformation from irreverent funnyman to political pundit.

Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk(en)

Adrenaline Rush: the Science of Risk takes audiences on a breathtaking journey from extraordinary heights, featuring spectacular footage of extreme skydiving while delving into both the biology of risk-taking and the physics that make human flight possible

The Real Charlie Chaplin(en)

A look at the life and work of Charlie Chaplin in his own words featuring an in-depth interview he gave to Life magazine in 1966.

Heath Ledger: A Tragic Tale(en)

The tragedy of Heath Ledger's death has led to endless rumours and speculation about depression, hard-partying, and madness brought on by his role in the Dark Knight. The real story is far more human than those stories suggest.

30 Days in Hell: The Making of 'The Devil's Rejects'(en)

An exhaustive, detailed documentary on the 30-day film shoot of "The Devil's Rejects"

How to Win Eurovision(en)

Greg James and Russell Kane present a look at all the ingredients needed to become a Eurovision winner, celebrating the UK's successes and also its hall of shame.

Les Tuche : un phénomène qui tuche tout le monde(fr)

The phenomenon took everyone by surprise. In the span of three years, despite the mixed reception from the press upon its release in 2011, the Tuche family, a group of eccentric unemployed individuals, found a place in the hearts of the audience. With over eight million viewers during the television broadcast of the first installment and 4.6 million box office admissions for the second part, it became the biggest French success of 2016. The Tuche family has become a phenomenon. Word of mouth gave the film a second life beyond theaters, turning this tribe into the most popular family in French cinema.

Kookaburra Love(en)

Against a backdrop of disturbing images the viewer is presented with a WhatsApp conversation between two lovers in the final months of their relationship. The film was funded by the Netherlands Film Fund and premiered at the prestigious 67th “Festival del film” in Locarno.

Art of Freedom(en)

The documentary film Art of Freedom answers the most poignant questions on the phenomenon of Polish expeditions to the Himalayas. Poles have reigned the highest mountaintops of the world for more than 20 years. They not only set down new trails, but new rules of behavior. They set themselves apart with an original style of climbing, endurance, conscientiousness about the overall well-being of the team - and solidarity.

Ben-Gurion, Epilogue(en)

Based on archive material, the film reveals the final years of Israel's founder, David Ben-Gurion. Excluded from leadership, he allowed himself a hindsight perspective on the Zionist enterprise.

Beah: A Black Woman Speaks(en)

Beah: A Black Woman Speaks is a 2003 documentary about the life of Academy Award nominated actress Beah Richards. Directed by Lisa Gay Hamilton, it won the Documentary Award at the AFI Los Angeles International Film Festival in 2003.