april 2015 - Bloor Hot Docs Cinema
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april 2015 - Bloor Hot Docs Cinema
APRIL 2015 FREE www.facebook.com/bloorcinema www.twitter.com/thebloorcinema 506 Bloor St. W. @ Bathurst, Toronto 416.637.3123 WWW.BLOORCINEMA.COM COWTHE R BOY HINE 'S F STO INA NE L TO UR GLEN CAMPBELL: I’LL BE ME Opens Friday, April 3 See page 4 From the producer of Walk the Line SEE INSIDE Page 7—Out of Print “Spectacular.”– The Hollywood Reporter Page 5—Ballet on Screen: Swan Lake Page 5—Duran Duran Unstaged A must-see for cycling fans “Irresistible.” – Variety THE LAST MAN ON THE MOON MARINONI THE WRECKING CREW Doc Soup Toronto Screens Wednesday, April 1 & 2 See page 4 Runs until Monday, April 20 See page 4 Runs until Wednesday, April 22 See page 5 “Beautifully crafted.” – Variety BALLET 422 Canadian Marketing 100 Yonge Street, 16th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 2W1 Runs until Friday, April 17 See page 5 Films for curious people Celebrating French cinema CINÉFRANCO HOT DOCS 2015 File Name: SPONS_AD_HotDocs_8x2-0315 Publication: Bloor Hot Docs Cinema Calendar Trim: 8” x 2.65” Deadline: March 2015 Friday, April 10–19Material Runs Thursday, April 23–May 3 Bleed: 0.125" Safety: 0.25” Mech Res:Runs 300dpi Insertion Dates: April 2015 Colours: CMYK See page 6 See page 3 Get inspired by the stories we live As North America’s largest documentary festival, Hot Docs continues to showcase the work of Canadian and international documentary filmmakers, and promote excellence in documentary production. We’re proud to be the Presenting Platinum sponsor of the Festival and supporter of the Scotiabank Big Ideas Series and the Volunteer program. THE BLOOR HOT DOCS CINEMA is operated by Get inspired at www.scotiabank.com/arts www.hotdocs.ca ® SPONS_AD_HotDocs_8x2-0315.indd 1 Registered trademarks of The Bank of Nova Scotia. 2015-03-03 9:17 AM 2 WWW.BLOORCINEMA.COM BOX OFFICE HOURS Bloor Hot Docs Cinema Advisory Board ORDER ONLINE AT WWW.BLOORCINEMA.COM The Box Office is open daily from one hour before the first screening of the day until 15 minutes after the start of the last screening of the day. Randy Baker Ian Bandeen Libby Bandeen Isme Bennie Deborah Bernstein Visit our Box Office at 506 Bloor St. W., Toronto. TICKETS Regular: $12 Members: $8, $6, Free Prices may vary for special events and screenings. Not all screenings/events are eligible for discounts. See calendar on page 8 for details. Memberships are valid for one year from the day of purchase. All prices include HST. Membership Options Ric Esther Bienstock Pete Bombaci Michael Firestone Bret Goldin Karen Gordon Peter Goring Jake Hirsch-Allen Judy Holm Vahan Kololian Julie Kumaria Maureen O’Donnell Susan Okun Bob Ramsay Al Scornaienchi Avis Sokol Stephen Tapp Julia Ivanova, Interfilms Productions Katarina Soukup, Catbird Productions Michael MacMillan, Samara Canada and Blue Ant Media Mark Starowicz, CBC Michael Harris, Board Finance Committee Member Hot Docs Board of Directors Michael McMahon, Primitive Entertainment, Co-Chair Christine Shipton, Shaw Media, Executive Robin Mirsky, Rogers Documentary Fund, Co-Chair Barry Avrich, BT/A John Doig, Scotiabank Michael McNamara, Markham Street Films Inc., Charlotte Engel, Executive Rock Yenta Production Lalita Krishna, Scott Henderson, In Sync Media, Bell Media Executive Ian Oliveri, InformAction Films Robert Pattillo Fiona Rayher, Gen Why Media Neil Tabatznik, Blue Ice Pictures, A Blue Ice Group Capital Company John Walker, John Walker Productions Ltd. Vincenza Sera, Board Finance Committee Member Arlene O'Neill, Counsel Paul Jay, Founding Chair Whether you see a few films or dozens of films each year, there is a Bloor membership tailored just for you. Students and seniors receive an $11 discount on all tiers. The Scotiabank Big Ideas Series The Scotiabank Big Ideas Series features five thought-provoking documentaries on issues including women’s health, Canadian and Haitian politics, crime in the Internet age, and sexual orientation in the world of sports at the 2015 Hot Docs Festival. The series will welcome Grammy-nominated comedian Tig Notaro, subject of Tig; charismatic former Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador Danny Williams, subject of Danny; director Alex Winter, Wired senior writer Andy Greenberg and the parents of Ross Ulbricht, subject of Deep Web; ex-Fugee Pras Michel, who played a key role in the presidential campaign depicted in Sweet Micky for President; and Olympic Gold Medal–winning hockey player Charline Labonté, former Major League Baseball player Billy Bean and American college football player Conner Mertens, subjects of Out to Win. The Scotiabank Big Ideas Series takes place at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema from April 24–29, select dates and times. FOR TICKETS AND SHOWTIMES VISIT WWW.HOTDOCS.CA Calendar Changes—Please Share Your Feedback Over the past few weeks we’ve received feedback about recent changes to the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema calendar from audience members. Thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts with us. We would like to thank our public supporter: The Bloor Hot Docs Cinema is proud to be a member of: I wanted to reach out and let you know why we removed the showtimes from the back page of the calendar. During the past year we’ve collected thousands of surveys to find out more about people’s preferences. We learned that the calendar is just one of many tools used to find showtimes. We also discovered that a majority of our audience wants more showings of the films that interest them and less of those that don’t. In order to do this we realized we needed more flexibility to program films based on demand, which led to experimenting with the format of the calendar. We knew this change could be a bit of a shock to those that use the print calendar listings to find their showtimes, but we hope the trade-off is worthwhile as we make smarter and more responsive programming choices. After a few months, we hope those who initially opposed the change will learn to use the many tools we offer to help make people aware of our programming and showtimes. If you have feedback you’d like to share please email me at ablack@hotdocs.ca. Best wishes, Alan Black Managing Director, Bloor Hot Docs Cinema Where Can I Find My Showtimes? For current showtimes please check your local listings including newspapers like NOW Magazine, The Globe and Mail, National Post and Toronto Star. You can also visit our website at bloorcinema.com. 3 WWW.BLOORCINEMA.COM HOT DOCS 2015: BLOOR SCREENINGS THU, APR 23 MON, APR 27 THU, APR 30 FINDERS KEEPERS TIG MONTY PYTHON: THE MEANING OF LIVE CENSORED VOICES D: Bryan Carberry, Clay Tweel | 2014 | USA | 82 min | International Premiere D: Kristina Goolsby, Ashley York | USA | 2014 | 95 min | International Premiere In 2012, comedian Tig Notaro took to the stage and opened her act with “Good evening, I have cancer.” A testament to her defiant spirit and incredible humour in the face of adversity, Tig follows the year after her groundbreaking set. 9:45 PM FRI, APR 24 D: Roger Graef, James Rogan | UK | 2014 | 92 min | Canadian Premiere KURT COBAIN: MONTAGE OF HECK D: Brett Morgen | USA | 132 min | Canadian Premiere In this first fully authorized cinematic portrait of music legend Kurt Cobain, never-before-seen home movies, striking animation and interviews with those who knew him best take us into the life and mind of an icon. 1:15 PM DANNY D: Justin Simms, William D. MacGillivray | Canada | 2014 | 84 min | Toronto Premiere PLEASURE AT HER MAJESTY’S D: Roger Graef | UK | 1976 | 85 min Peek behind the curtain as Monty Python, Peter Cook, Alan Bennett and other leading British comedians come together in 1976 for the first of what would become the groundbreaking Amnesty International comedy benefit galas. 11:00 AM AROUND THE WORLD IN 50 CONCERTS D: Heddy Honigmann | Netherlands | 2014 | 94 min | Canadian Premiere Award-winning documentary veteran Heddy Honigmann follows Netherlands’ prestigious Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra on an astounding musical journey as they perform 50 concerts on six continents to celebrate their 125th anniversary. With stunning passion and intellect, the masters perform and discuss their music. 1:45 PM Join us in a discussion with Danny Williams, the outspoken Canadian politician at the centre of Danny, a dynamic portrait laced with humour, political shenanigans and backroom anecdotes. Hear directly from the charismatic premier who stared down two prime ministers and Big Oil to transform the fortunes of Newfoundland and Labrador. Scotiabank Big Ideas Series screening 6:30 PM BEING CANADIAN D: Robert Cohen | Canada, USA | 2014 | 89 min | World Premiere Calgary hometown boy turned Hollywood comedy guru Rob Cohen (The Simpsons, The Big Bang Theory) returns to Canada on an epic quest to rediscover our national identity. Meeting up with Canadian funny men Mike Myers, Seth Rogen and Will Arnett along the way, it’s a comic maple syrup-filled odyssey. 9:45 PM Go backstage with the Python troupe as they prepare for their first live performance in 35 years. With neverbefore-seen footage, candid backstage interviews and new musical numbers, this show will please any fan and convert any uninitiated. Shortly after the Six-Day War, renowned author Amos Oz and others audiotaped Israeli soldiers’ battlefield stories. Strictly censored until now, these explosive recordings reveal a hidden narrative that questions the treatment of the enemy, Zionism and their role as occupier. 6:30 PM 6:30 PM HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD THE BOLIVIAN CASE See Sunday, April 26 for description. D: Violeta Ayala | Australia, Bolivia, Colombia, USA | 2015 | 75 min | World Premiere 9:30 PM TUE, APR 28 D: Jessica Edwards | Canada | 2014 | 71 min | Toronto Premiere One of Canada’s first-ever musical sensations to crack the American market, 70s pop group The Bells is the focus of this intimate and loving portrait, directed by the daughter of the group’s two principals. Includes a special performance by The Bells. Screening with HOME COOKED MUSIC 9:30 PM SAT, APR 25 HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD D: Jerry Rothwell | UK, Canada | 2015 | 112 min | Canadian Premiere In the early 1970s, a group of young Canadians combined forces to create Greenpeace. Using interviews and previously unseen footage, this is the story of a group of friends who set out to change the world. 1:00 PM DEEP WEB D: Guy Reid | UK | 2014 | 85 min | Canadian Premiere Musical strains resound in the pivotal Haitian presidential election following the 2010 earthquake. As ex-Fugee Pras Michel campaigns for controversial musician Michel Martelly, things get heated when former bandmate Wyclef Jean throws his hat into the ring. Scotiabank Big Ideas Series screening Witness Earth like never before. Combining arresting cinematography with provocative thoughts from the world’s foremost environmentalists, scientists and philosophers, Planetary offers an alternate theory for survival in our planet’s most desperate age. 10:30 AM D: Mitch Dickman | USA | 2015 | 79 min | International Premiere 6:30 PM WHAT HAPPENED, MISS SIMONE? D: Liz Garbus | USA | 2014 | 102 min | Canadian Premiere DRUNK STONED BRILLIANT DEAD: THE STORY OF THE NATIONAL LAMPOON The legendary Nina Simone is brought back to life in this intimate portrait of her tumultuous life. Deemed the “High Priestess of Soul,” Simone made her mark as a pianist, singer and civil rights icon. D: Douglas Tirola | USA | 2015 | 93 min | International Premiere 6:00 PM 6:30 PM D: Henrik Stockare, Thomas Jackson, Charlotte Landelius | Sweden | 2014 | 94 min | North American Premiere WED, APR 29 OUT TO WIN 9:00 PM D: Malcolm Ingram | USA, Canada | 2014 | 99 min | Canadian Premiere The groundbreaking 2014 NFL draft of Michael Sam blew the closet door wide open on the challenges facing LGBT athletes. Trailblazers Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King and Jason Collins give voice to their pioneering leadership. Scotiabank Big Ideas Series screening Following the story of Ross Ulbricht, alleged founder of the online black market Silk Road, Deep Web weaves the historic government case against him with an exploration of the darkest corners of the internet to offer a revelatory look at this Pandora’s box of the online world. 6:30 PM LIVE FROM NEW YORK! LISTEN TO ME MARLON D: Bao Nguyen | USA | 2015 | 90 min | International Premiere Legendary actor Marlon Brando recounts his life through his private audio tapes in this beautifully crafted and highly artistic portrait that allows the viewer inside the mind of the elusive and acclaimed movie icon. Lorne Michaels couldn’t have guessed that his little sketch comedy experiment would become America’s highest temple of comedy. Saturday Night Live alumni Chase, Curtain, Newman, Samberg, Poehler and countless more, reflect on 40 years of television magic. 9:45 PM 9:30 PM See Tuesday, April 28 for description. 9:45 PM SUN, MAY 3 UNBRANDED D: Phillip Baribeau | USA | 2015 | 105 min | World Premiere Four young men embark upon an adventure of a lifetime. Traversing desert to mountain, they ride over 3,000 miles from Mexico to Canada on adopted wild mustangs—a journey once a reality for western frontiersmen. 10:30 AM SAT, MAY 2 PLANETARY See Saturday, April 25 for description. 1:15 PM MONTY PYTHON: THE MEANING OF LIVE See Monday, April 27 for description. DRONE 4:00 PM D: Tonje Hessen Schei | Norway | 2014 | 78 min | Canadian Premiere WAR OF LIES A penetrating investigation into the War on Terror’s defining weapon—the armed drone—featuring incisive analysis from pilots, military experts and powerless bystanders who live in fear of becoming the collateral damage of this high-tech weaponry. 6:30 PM DRUNK STONED BRILLIANT DEAD: THE STORY OF THE NATIONAL LAMPOON FOODIES Deliciously lavish and inventive, the world’s top restaurants unveil their latest offerings to the new power players on the culinary scene: globetrotting foodies whose online reviews reach hundreds of thousands and can make or break a dish. D: Alex Winter | USA | 2015 | 90 min | International Premiere D: Stevan Riley | UK | 2014 | 102 min | Canadian Premiere ROLLING PAPERS Screening with DEAR ARAUCARIA Scotiabank Big Ideas Series screening PLANETARY 3:45 PM D: Ben Patterson | USA | 2014 | 86 min | International Premiere 9:45 PM Scotiabank Big Ideas Series screening Screening with SPEARHUNTER SWEET MICKY FOR PRESIDENT FRI, MAY 1 STAY AWHILE See Thursday, April 23 for description. When an enterprising entrepreneur inadvertently buys a human foot at an auction, he fashions it into an unlikely tourist attraction. But when the original owner lays claim to his errant extremity, a stranger-than-fiction and larger-than-life legal battle ensues. When Colorado legalized marijuana, the Denver Post hired the world’s first marijuana editor. Sit back as he and his pot reviewers, “high” mommy bloggers and grass-preneurs roll establishment and counter-cultures into a strange new canni-business. 6:00 PM SUN, APR 26 Three Norwegian teenaged girlfriends get caught smuggling cocaine out of Bolivia. Each is guilty, so why does only one take the fall? Cue a tabloid media storm, professional kidnappers and a behind-bars pregnancy in this sensational exposé. 9:15 PM With audacity and verve, the National Lampoon magazine became America’s top humour publication, casting a wide cultural net and launching the careers of many comedy legends including John Belushi, Chevy Chase and Bill Murray. TIG Mor Loushy | Israel | 2014 | 87 min | Canadian Premiere 10:30 AM WHAT HAPPENED, MISS SIMONE? D: Matthias Bittner | Germany | 2014 | 89 min | North American Premiere How did one refugee in Germany become the American government’s justification for the 2003 Iraq invasion? The unrepentant Iraqi “engineer”— the lone source of weapons of mass destruction misinformation—finally reveals how the war based on his lie truly began. 9:30 PM See Friday, May 1 for description. 1:00 PM Find Films Buy Tickets HOTDOCS.CA 4 WWW.BLOORCINEMA.COM GLEN CAMPBELL: I’LL BE ME D: James Keach | USA | 2014 | 116 min | G Featuring: Glen Campbell, John Carter Cash, Sheryl Crow, Vincent Gil, Jay Leno, Paul McCartney, Blake Shelton, The Edge, Keith Urban, Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift, Steve Martin and more Nominee—Original Song, Academy Awards 2015 “Exhilarating…inspiring.” – San Francisco Chronicle A music legend and former member of The Wrecking Crew, Glen Campbell set out on an unprecedented tour across America in 2011. What he thought would last five weeks turned into 151 spectacular sold-out shows over a year and a half. What makes the tour truly extraordinary is that Glen had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and was told to hang up his guitar and prepare for the inevitable. Instead, Glen and his wife went public with his diagnosis and announced that he and his family would set out on a Goodbye Tour. Join Glen and his family on this amazing journey as they navigate the wildly unpredictable nature of his disease with love, laughter and music. This moving documentary features special appearances by Bruce Springsteen, The Edge, Paul McCartney, Blake Shelton, Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban and many more. Opens on Friday, April 3—see website or listings for dates and showtimes. MARINONI D: Tony Girardin | Canada | 2014 | 90 min | STC A must-see for cycling enthusiasts Giuseppe Marinoni is a revered bicycle craftsman whose frames are highly admired and desired. When he’s not in his workshop, he’s likely feeding his chickens, tending his tomatoes or foraging for mushrooms. It’s clear this tailor turned cyclist is happy alone and sees no point in someone documenting his life. But as 75-year-old Marinoni attempts to set a world record for distance cycled in one hour for his age group, he begrudgingly allows his training to be recorded (though he continually questions and tests the crew). Slowly, a reluctant relationship between filmmaker and subject develops while Marinoni nears his record-setting goal. Perhaps this aging perfectionist respects director Tony Girardin’s dogged determination, or maybe he just gets a kick out of Girardin’s iPhone and its ability to translate Italian phrases. One can’t help but admire the zeal of this charming curmudgeon, making this a life-affirming character study of a rare artist. Alexander Rogalski, Hot Docs In English, French and Italian, with English subtitles. Co-presented by Midweek Cycling Club. On now—see website or listings for dates and showtimes. Enjoy the world’s hottest documentaries at Doc Soup, Hot Docs’ monthly screening series that presents Festival hits and award-winning docs at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema from October through April. CANADIAN PREMIERE THE LAST MAN ON THE MOON D: Mark Craig | UK | 2014 | 99 min | STC This is the story of Apollo astronaut Eugene Cernan, one of the few men who paved the perilous path to lunar exploration. One of only three men who travelled to the moon twice, his second trip in 1972 was NASA’s final lunar mission, making him the last man to ever set foot on the moon. Now, more than forty years later, he is ready to share his epic, deeply personal, story. It is a tale of burning ambition set against the spectacular and hazardous environment of space, and the heavy price of fame. Combining rare archival material, compelling visual effects and unprecedented access to Cernan and the other former astronauts, The Last Man on the Moon is a stunning look at one man’s role in humankind’s greatest adventure. Director Mark Craig and subject Eugene Cernan will be in attendance to introduce the film and answer questions following all screenings. Single tickets for The Last Man on the Moon are $15 (Bloor members: $12) and can be purchased in advance online or in person at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema box office. See website for student pricing. “Spectacular…stirring.” – The Hollywood Reporter WED, APR 1 6:30 PM, 9:15 PM THU, APR 2 6:45 PM 5 WWW.BLOORCINEMA.COM ENCORE BALLET 422 D: Jody Lee Lipes | USA | 2014 | 72 min | G Featuring: New York City Ballet Nominee—Best Documentary Feature, Tribeca Film Festival 2014 From first rehearsal to world premiere, Ballet 422 takes us backstage at the New York City Ballet (NYCB) as dancer and up-and-coming choreographer Justin Peck crafts a new work. Ballet 422 illuminates the process behind creating a ballet within the ongoing cycle of rehearsals and performances at one of the world’s great ballet companies. Under the artistic direction of Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins, NYCB boasts a roster of more than 90 elite dancers and a repertory of works by many of ballet’s greatest choreographers. For the Company’s 2013 Winter Season Justin Peck is commissioned to create “Essential viewing for any artist.” – Art Info a new ballet. With unprecedented access to an elite world, the film presents an unembellished vérité portrait of the process as Peck collaborates with musicians, lighting designers, costume designers and his fellow dancers to create Paz de la Jolla, NYCB’s 422nd new ballet. Co-presented by The National Ballet of Canada. On now—see website or listings for dates and showtimes. THE WRECKING CREW D: Denny Tedesco | USA | 2008 | 101 min | PG Featuring: Lou Adler, Herb Alpert, The Association, Chuck Barris, The Beach Boys, Sonny Bono, Glen Campbell, Cher, Dick Clark and more “Wonderful, touching and hilarious.” – Elvis Costello late Wrecking Crew guitarist Tommy Tedesco, The Wrecking Crew is the story of how these dedicated musicians brought the flair and musicianship that made the American “west coast sound” a force around the world. It is a fun and moving tribute from Denny to his father, the music, the times and the secret star-making machine known only as The Wrecking Crew. Their roster of hit songs is unmatched in the recording industry and includes some of pop music’s most timeless and recognizable songs. They are The Wrecking Crew, a group of professional session musicians and the unsung heroes who provided the backbeat, the bottom and the swinging melody that On now—see website or listings drove the number one hits of artists as for dates and showtimes. varied as Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra, The Monkees, The Byrds, The Carpenters and Cher. Produced and directed by Denny Tedesco, son of legendary The untold story of Rock ‘n’ Roll heroes THIS FILM Should Be Played Loud Ballet ON SCREEN Directed by David Lynch DURAN DURAN UNSTAGED ROYAL BALLET: SWAN LAKE D: David Lynch | USA | 2011 | 112 min | STC Featuring: Duran Duran Music by: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky D: Ross MacGibbon | UK | 2015 | 185 min | STC Featuring: The Royal Ballet, the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, and conductor Boris Gruzin Duran Duran Unstaged is a multimedia event that takes the audience on a cinematic journey with one of the most successful music acts in the world during their performance at the Mayan Theater in Los Angeles. Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker David Lynch creates a new experience in live concert filmmaking. Cast: Natalia Osipova, Odette/Odile; Matthew Golding, Prince Siegfried; Elizabeth McGorian, The Princess/Siefried’s Mother; Gary Avis, An Evil Spirit/Later Von Rothbart; Alastair Marriott, The Tutor; Valeri Hristov, Benno Arrive early as we kick off the party with DJ Tim McCready and drink specials ($5 Steam Whistle Tall Boys)! Co-presented by NXNE. FRI, APR 3 DOORS OPEN SCREENING ONE NIGHYT ONL Anthony Dowell’s glorious production of Swan Lake—one of the world’s greatest romantic ballets—draws upon the opulence of 1890s Russia with dramatic costumes that create a magical setting. Performed at the Royal Opera House on March 17, 2015. Includes two 10-minute intermissions. 8:30 PM 9:30 PM Doc & Beer Combo: $18 (Bloor members: $14, $12, $6), includes screening, a can of Steam Whistle and a large popcorn. Co-presented by Canada's National Ballet School. TUE, APR 21 6:30 PM Tickets: $16 (Members: $12, $10, Free) 6 WWW.BLOORCINEMA.COM FRI, APR 17 APRIL 10–19 All films in French, with English subtitles. FRI, APR 10 SUMMER NIGHTS/LES NUITS D’ÉTÉ THE SLASHER OF TUNIS/ LE CHALLAT DE TUNIS D: Mario Fanfani Mario Fanfani | France | 2014 | 104 min D: Kaouther Ben Hania | France, Tunisia, Canada, United Arab Emirates | 2015 | 90 min Michel, a solicitor in Metz, loves his wife Hélène. He also loves to dress up as a woman. In the face of the narrowminded intolerance of the French bourgeois of the 60s, his villa becomes a haven for like-minded men. Tunis, summer 2003. A man on a motorcycle slashes the buttocks of Tunisian women dressed in western clothes. Is it an urban myth or is it a real story? Ten years later, filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania wants to solve the mystery. 7:30 PM SUN, APR 12 9:00 PM When Amélie returns to Japan to become a writer, she playfully yet poignantly pulls us into the heart of her adventures, her daydreams and her love life, in this delightful film. 7:00 PM SAT, APR 11 D: Patrick Gazé | Canada | 2014 | 119 min MEMORIES/LES SOUVENIRS D: Jean-Paul Rouve | France, Belgium | 2015 | 96 min When Michel’s 85-year-old mother escapes from her retirement home, her grandson Romain accompanies her on a moving journey to the place where she grew up. Montreal cab driver André Kosinski is embittered, lonely and has sworn off love, until he meets Marianne—a mysterious woman who invites him into her home and bed. Director Patrick Gazé in attendance. 8:00 PM 6:30 PM SUN, APR 19 TUES, APRIL 14 Opening Night: TOKYO FIANCÉE D: Stefan Liberski | Belgium, Canada, France | 2015 | 100 min CECI N’EST PAS UN POLAR LES MAÎTRES DU SUSPENSE JACQUES A VU D: Xavier Diskeuve | Belgium | 2014 | 87 min When Brice and Lara move to ChaponLaroche they learn that a Dutch theme park will be built next to their dream home. With the help of Brice’s cousin’s divine vision, and the blessing of the Pope, perhaps a miracle can save their home. 1:30 PM PATCHWORK FAMILY/DU GOUDRON ET DES PLUMES D: Pascal Rabaté | France | 2014 | 91 min Divorced father Christian runs little schemes outside his regular job, but when he falls in love he is inspired to live a life of happiness. That is, until he is arrested. 6:30 PM D: Stéphane Lapointe | Canada | 2014 | 101 min THE GOLDEN CALF/LE VEAU D’OR For years author Hubert Wolfe has been using ghostwriter Dany Cabana. With a deadline looming, Dany gets writers block, hires Quentin to help, and sets off an adventure that sends all three men to the heart of the Louisiana bayous. D: Hassan Legzouli | France, Morocco | 2014 | 84 min Director Stéphane Lapointe in attendance. Sami and his cousin steal a magnificent calf that is the property of His Majesty King Hassan II. Unaware of the severity of the crime, the duo attempt to sell the beast with two zealous detectives hot on their trail. 1:00 PM 9:00 PM SAT, APR 18 NICHOLAS ON HOLIDAY/LES VACANCES DU PETIT NICOLAS D: Laurent Tirard | France | 2014 | 97 min School is over and it’s holiday time! Little Nicolas goes to the seaside with mum, dad and grandma. He makes loads of friends, has fun and misbehaves, but little Isabelle worries him. PARTY GIRL D: Marie Amachoukeli, Claire Burger, Samuel Theis | France | 2014 | 95 min Angélique’s job at the nightclub close to the Franco-German border is to encourage men to spend money and buy her drinks. But as old age creeps in, she is forced to leave behind the nightlife trade and her friends. 11:00 AM 4:00 PM GERONIMO MARIE’S STORY/MARIE HEURTIN D: Jean-Pierre Améris | France | 2014 | 95 min At 14, Marie Heurtin is deaf and blind, and can’t communicate. When The Sisters of Wisdom in Larnay take her in, Sister Marguerite dedicates herself to freeing Marie’s soul from its darkness and silence. 9:00 PM D: Tony Gatlif | France | 2014 | 104 min Short Films/Courts-Métrages A selection of short films, followed by a discussion with attending filmmakers. *FREE When Nil, a teenager of Turkish origin, flees from her forced wedding and elopes with her lover Lucky, she triggers her brothers’ fury. The brothers want to defend their family’s honour by killing the young lovers! 3:30 PM 11:00 AM WED, APR 15 IN THE NAME OF MY DAUGHTER/L’HOMME QU’ON AIMAIT TROP ONCE IN A LIFETIME/LES HÉRITIERS D: André Téchiné | France | 2014 | 116 min D: Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar | France | 2014 | 105 min AUTRUI Mme Gueguen’s grade 10 class is unruly and careless. To overcome their negative attitudes, she enrolls them in a national history competition that examines the impact of the holocaust on young people. On a bitingly cold winter night, Lucie offers shelter to a homeless man— a gesture that entwines them in a complex relationship. Based on Le Roux Affair, the plot pits three characters against each other: Renée Le Roux, a shareholder of the Palais de la Méditerranée Casino; Agnès Le Roux, her divorced daughter; and Maurice Agnelet, Renée’s right arm and Agnès’ fickle lover. NEXT TIME I’LL AIM FOR THE HEART/LA PROCHAINE FOIS JE VISERAI LE COEUR D: Micheline Lanctôt | Canada | 2015 | 99 min 6:30 PM Director Micheline Lanctôt in attendance. MON, APR 13 6:00 PM 2:00 PM D: Cédric Anger | France | 2014 | 111 min Between 1978 and 1979, the murders of young women shook the Oise region with terror. Based on a true story, this is a breathtaking thriller about Franck, a model police officer with a terrifying secret. D: Anne Le Ny | France | 2014 | 91 min For years Carole has been successfully managing the restaurant that Sam, her gifted three-starred husband, opened. Now she is tired of living in his shadow and wants out. 5:00 PM D: Serge Frydman | France, Belgium | 2014 | 95 min Juliette and Charles Lesage live the golden life with their two children; he is a financier and she is a piano teacher. They are planning to move from Paris to a big house, but everything comes crashing down. 6:30 PM Three brothers face drama, made worse by their meddling parents. Will Antoine accept his lover’s proposal to buy a house and settle? Will Gérard stop loving his ex-wife? Will Louis be able to tell his father he can’t marry Julie? 6:30 PM TICKETS, PASSES & PACKAGES: D: Lucas Belvaux | France | 2014 | 111 min NOW OR NEVER/MAINTENANT OU JAMAIS D: Brice Cauvin | France | 2015 | 88 min Director Brice Cauvin in attendance. 2:00 PM NOT MY TYPE/PAS SON GENRE ALMOST FRIENDS/ON A FAILLI ÊTRE AMIES THE EASY WAY OUT/L’ART DE LA FUGUE BBQ/BARBECUE D: Eric Lavaine | France | 2014 | 98 min “Live your life to the fullest! And don’t listen to anyone!” This is Antoine’s new rule when he invites his buddies to stay with him at a stunning house in the Cévennes. Clément, a young Parisian philosophy professor has been transferred to Arras, where he meets Jennifer, a hairdresser. Can love transcend the cultural and social differences of this unlikely couple? Can Kant live side by side with karaoke? 5:00 PM Festival Pass: $60 Festival 6-Pack: $36 Regular Single Ticket: $12 Bloor Hot Docs Cinema Members: Student & Senior Tickets: Youth Tickets: Please note that these are third party events. $10 $8 In Person: Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W. Online: WWW.CINEFRANCO.COM 9:00 PM $8 WWW.BLOORCINEMA.COM 7 WWW.BLOORCINEMA.COM Planet in Focus Presents: THE SOWER OUT OF PRINT D: Julie Perron | Canada | 2013 | 78 min | G D: Julia Marchese | USA | 2014 | 83 min | STC Featuring: Kevin Smith, Seth Green, Patton Oswald, Edgar Wright, John Landis and Joe Dante An intimate portrait, The Sower profiles artist and seed saver Patrice Fortier who passionately dedicates his expertise to preserving plant biodiversity in Quebec’s Kamouraska Valley. Fortier meticulously preserves rare and forgotten cultivars with the goal of breeding heirloom varieties of the future. As he gardens, he daydreams and transforms his harvests into pure living art. In French and English, with English subtitles. Follow the incredible story of Los Angeles' longest-running revival theatre, the New Beverly Cinema, featuring interviews with some of the cinema's biggest fans including Kevin Smith, Seth Green, Patton Oswald, Edgar Wright and many more. Over the years, this landmark venue has transformed from a vaudeville theatre to a nightclub, to a movie theatre. In 1978, under the leadership of owner Sherman Torgan, the cinema became a double-feature revival house renowned for its innovative and daring programming. After Torgan’s sudden passing in 2007, director Quentin Tarantino purchased the building, and Sherman’s son Michael was able to keep his father’s legacy alive. Revival theatre fans won't want to miss this one night only screening! WED, APR 22 9:00 PM Director Julie Perron will participate in a post-screening Skype Q&A. Presented by WED, APR 22 7:00 PM Please note that these are third party events. Cinema Politica Presents: MOUG (WAVES) Toronto Poetry Slam Finals D: Ahmed Nour | Egypt, Morocco | 2013 | 71 min The top eight poets from the Toronto Poetry Slam season battle it out to see who will make the 2015 Toronto Poetry Slam Team! Using an artistic combination of documentary footage, archival images and animation, Moug is a deeply personal film that reflects on revolution in Egypt as the lens lyrically moves among captivating images, framed by thoughtful narration. In Arabic, with English subtitles. TUE, APR 7 6:00 PM Tickets: By donation, available at the door Info: WWW.CINEMAPOLITICA.ORG/BLOOR Hosted by Dave Silverberg and featuring a special performance by Andrea Gibson. The Toronto Poetry Slam is open to all ages and is a licensed event. SAT, APR 4 DOORS OPEN 7:00 PM SHOW 8:00 PM Public. Provocative. Porn. Celebrates 10 years of Feminist Porn. Catch steamy clips from this year’s best Feminist Porn Awards nominees! 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