NEWS
12th Montreal International Documentary Festival Still a few days left!
Additional screenings on Sunday, November 22 at the Grande Bibliothèque
THE Coca-Cola AFFAIR
La domination masculine
Montreal, Friday, November 20, 2009 - The 12th annual Montreal International Documentary Festival, the RIDM, officially ends tomorrow with the Canadian premiere of OCTOBER COUNTRY (United States) by Michael Palmieri and Donal Mosher. The film introduces us to an American family so down on their luck that their lives seem surreal. Against the backdrop of Halloween, using a dreamlike, delicate photography, the young filmmakers cast a tenderly comic look at characters straight from a storybook, haunted by their family ghosts.
The RIDM Festival officially closes on Saturday night, but 4 films are screening on Sunday, November 22 at the Grande Bibliothèque (475 de Maisonneuve Blvd. East).
At 1:30 p.m., audiences will see the Closing Night film, OCTOBER COUNTRY.
At 3:30 p.m., due to popular demand, the RIDM is delighted another screening of one of the biggest successes at this year's festival: THE COCA-COLA AFFAIR by Carmen Garcia and Germán Gutiérrez.
This fascinating documentary follows a handful of workers at a Coca-Cola bottling plant in Columbia who accuse Coca-Cola of hiring paramilitary groups to kidnap, torture and murder their union leaders. Carmen Garcia and Germán Gutiérrez deliver a meticulous document of this David and Goliath struggle.
At 5:00 p.m., it's the presentation of the AUDIENCE AWARD, to be announced on Saturday night.
Finally, at 7:30 p.m., the hard-hitting doc LA DOMINATION MASCULINE by Patric Jean will screen for one last time. It is a full-contact portrait of the patriarchy that still rules western societies smug in the belief they have achieved male-female equality, seen from inside the men's group phenomenon.
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November 15 screenings
November 14, 2008Saturday, November 15th - a day of unforgettable screenings. Not to be missed!
Encounters and Workshops at the 11th RIDM
November 13, 2008Encounters and Workshops at the 11th RIDM Encounters with creators from here and abroad, interactive workshops, unique discussions: the 11th RIDM offers, to everyone from professionals to documentary film lovers, a slew of activities.
November 14 screenings
November 13, 2008A fantastic opening marked the kickoff last night of this 11th edition of the RIDM. Many other exciting events are on schedule for the week, so start planning your day for tomorrow, November 14th.
Monique Simard, new spokesperson for the 11th edition of the RIDM !
November 7, 2008The RIDM is pleased to announce that Monique Simard will be the new spokesperson for the 11th edition of the festival, which will be held in Montreal from November 13 to 23.
The 11th RIDM, from November 13-23
October 31, 2008
Discover the 11th RIDM !!! Ten days of the best international and local documentaries.
The 11th RIDM has put together a long list of events to accompany the films presented in the Official Selection.
October 31, 2008Everything is in place for film lovers, and also for the curious and all those looking for an encounter with reality.
Important notice to professionals : do not miss the 4th edition of Doc Circuit Montreal
October 31, 2008For its 4th edition, Doc Circuit Montreal will offer a documentary market high in colour. The event will take place on November 17 and 18, 2008, at the Grande Bibliothèque.
Express yourself during the screening-discussions
October 31, 2008Give your opinion after the screening of a movie on a vast variety of issues.
Special activities not to be missed!
October 31, 2008Everything is in place for film lovers, and also for the curious and all those looking for an encounter with reality.
CHRIS & DON : A LOVE STORY at Cinema du Parc from August 29 to September 4
August 25, 2008
Chris & Don: A Love Story is the true-life story of the passionate three-decade relationship between British writer Christopher Isherwood and American portrait painter Don Bachardy, thirty years his junior.
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