100 Cries of Terror
Mexican feature film
Revue Cinema: Reel Communities
The Revue Cinema, which opened in 1912 and briefly closed down for ten months in 2006, is now the oldest cinema in Toronto. By transforming itself into a not-for-profit organization and building a solid connection with its community, the Revue Cinema provides an excellent example of how indie cinemas seek to provide much more than mere entertainment: they enrich the community and anchor its history. During the lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic, Roy Zheng—documentary filmmaker and culture researcher—dove into Revue Cinema’s massive archive and virtually interviewed 34 observers of its ongoing legacy. This research culminated into a 50-minute linear documentary that explores Revue’s past, present and foreseeable future. Revue Cinema: Reel Communities will guide you into this 108-year journey. - ROY ZHENG
Sexual Distancing
Two guys struggle with quarantine and social distancing
Shoot...to Kill!
An elderly amnesiac is framed for the death of his doctor.
Solo
Ron and Jim used to be dance partners. Both have chosen different paths. Confronted by realities of the pandemic and mental health issues both are driven to confront their lives and if they will ever get to dance again. Together.
Sweet Dreams
One day, everyone's dreams suddenly start to come true. Jean wants to get rid of this strange spell, you never know that his nightmares can come true. In this he has the support of his girlfriend Marlene, but certainly not of his best friend Janine, who has always secretly dreamed of marrying him.
The Anger
The plot takes place in Lebanon. A young Muslim girl Ida runs away from her small village to escape from her mother's drunkenness and start all over again in the big city. There she meets the charismatic European Hans, she thinks she has found salvation, peace and love in him. At first it seems that they are the perfect couple. Hans proposes to Ida and moves in with her. Ida is happy. She is in love and does not want to notice how Hans is gradually changing. The climax of the film is Ida's rejection of religion. "If I do this, will everything be the same as before?" asks Ida. "Of course, my love, it will be even better," Hans replies. Further events in the film develop rapidly and unexpectedly.
The Great Volcanoes
Inspired by the text " Art, Truth and Politics " of British writer Harold Pinter (1930-2008), Nobel for Literature in 2005, The Great Volcanos is an attempt to reflect on narratives in their capacityto reveal or subjugate the truth. In an era of post-truth and fake news, the healthy shock between art and society may project some light on our reality and our lives.
The Miss OTB Scandal
Two has been Vegas icons plot to scam the beauty pageant world by producing a fake beauty pageant on the Las Vegas strip. All hell breaks loose when the two are consumed by greed, fame and fortune.
The Sad Girl
1950s in a small mountain village. Teresa and Maria secretly live a forbidden relationship. Without finding any meaning or future for them, Teresa decides to end her life, not without first leaving a will to Maria.