Cinéma flottant

Parfaites

Parfaites by Jérémie Battaglia follows a Canadian artistic swimming team as they prepare for the Olympic Games. The documentary explores discipline, performance pressure, and the athletes' pursuit of perfection, revealing the physical and mental sacrifices required in this demanding and often misunderstood sport.

Activity before the screening

Spectators will have the opportunity to attend a short performance by Canada's senior national artistic swimming team, as well as a special appearance by filmmaker Jérémie Battaglia.

The Furies

Directed by Mélanie Charbonneau, The Furies takes place in Waterloo where the creation of a semi-pro men's hockey team forces women's leagues out of the arena. An impulsive player teams up with a former roller derby champion to form a clandestine squad of marginalized women. Together, they turn loss into rebellion, building solidarity through sport and defiance.

Activity before the screening

Experience diving from the springboards in a supervised introductory session, followed by a demonstration by CAMO Plongeon athletes and high diver Lysanne Richard.

Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia! by Phyllida Lloyd follows Sophie, a young woman on the eve of her wedding on a Greek island. By inviting three men from her mother's past in the hope of discovering her father's identity, she sets off a series of reunions and revelations, driven by ABBA's iconic songs.

Activity before the screening

Before the screening, be captivated by a short performance from Canada's National Junior Artistic Swimming Team.

Le Roi Lion

The Lion King by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff tells the story of Simba, a young lion destined to rule the Pride Lands. Forced to flee his kingdom after a tragedy, he embarks on a journey that leads him to confront his past, discover his true identity, and reclaim his place in the Circle of Life.

Activity before the screening

Before the screening, attendees will have a chance to win a pair of tickets to The Lion King musical, presented at Place des Arts starting August 20.

Eddie l'aigle

Dexter Fletcher's film tells the true story of Eddie Edwards, a determined British ski jumper who sets out to compete in the Olympic Games despite his lack of experience. With the help of a misfit coach, he overcomes obstacles, ridicule, and his own limitations to achieve his childhood dream.

Activity before the screening

No activities scheduled

Starbuck

Starbuck by Ken Scott features David Wozniak, a man who discovers he is the biological father of hundreds of children born from sperm donations he made years earlier. As a class action lawsuit seeks to reveal his identity, he must come to terms with a situation that is as improbable as it is life-changing.

Contains scenes of nudity that may not be suitable for young children.

Activity before the screening

In collaboration with Caramel Films, this screening will mark the film's 15^th anniversary. Join director Ken Scott for a special conversation as he reflects on the origins of the project and shares behind-the-scenes stories from the production.