Canadian Films
Reviews, official sites, and fan pages about the best in Canadian film, including Aton Egoyan's "The Sweethereafter," and Denys Arcand's "Barbarian Invasions."
My Winnipeg
Told in three strands, chronicles the personal history of filmmaker Guy Maddin against the backdrop of his hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Told in three strands, chronicles the personal history of filmmaker Guy Maddin against the backdrop of his hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Fugitive Pieces
Jeremy Podeswa's "Fugitive Pieces" tells the story of Jakob Beer, a child who witnesses his family's slaughter at the hands of the Nazis. Rosamund Pike, Stephen Dillane, Rade Serbedzija, Rachelle Lafevre, Larissa Laskin star.
Jeremy Podeswa's "Fugitive Pieces" tells the story of Jakob Beer, a child who witnesses his family's slaughter at the hands of the Nazis. Rosamund Pike, Stephen Dillane, Rade Serbedzija, Rachelle Lafevre, Larissa Laskin star.
The Tracey Fragments
THE TRACEY FRAGMENTS uses highly inventive and dynamic Mondrian-like split screens to tell the story of why 15-year-old Tracey Berkowitz (Ellen Page) is riding out a blizzard in the back of a city bus, naked except for the tattered curtain she’s wrapped in.
THE TRACEY FRAGMENTS uses highly inventive and dynamic Mondrian-like split screens to tell the story of why 15-year-old Tracey Berkowitz (Ellen Page) is riding out a blizzard in the back of a city bus, naked except for the tattered curtain she’s wrapped in.
Top Ten Films From Canada
Canada: the land of mounties, maple syrup, and people who stick videotapes into their bellies. Here is our highly subjective list of top ten films from north of the border, including movies by Atom Egoyan, David Cronenberg, Claude Jutra, Guy Maddin, Patricia Rozema and Don McKellar.
Canada: the land of mounties, maple syrup, and people who stick videotapes into their bellies. Here is our highly subjective list of top ten films from north of the border, including movies by Atom Egoyan, David Cronenberg, Claude Jutra, Guy Maddin, Patricia Rozema and Don McKellar.
The Barbarian Invasions
Denys Arcand's French-Canadian drama revisits the characters of the 1986 film, 'The Decline of the American Empire,' 15 years later.
Denys Arcand's French-Canadian drama revisits the characters of the 1986 film, 'The Decline of the American Empire,' 15 years later.
Existenz
Creepy schi-film by master director David Cronenburg. Starring Jennifer Jason Leigh and Jude Law.
Creepy schi-film by master director David Cronenburg. Starring Jennifer Jason Leigh and Jude Law.
The Five Senses
Jeremy Podeswa's haunting new film won Best Canadian Feature at the 2000 Genies.
Jeremy Podeswa's haunting new film won Best Canadian Feature at the 2000 Genies.
I've Heard the Mermaids Singing
The Washington Post gives a rave review to this first feature by Canadian Patricia Rozema. This film is absolutely lovely.
The Washington Post gives a rave review to this first feature by Canadian Patricia Rozema. This film is absolutely lovely.
Last Night
Do not miss this intimate Canadian movie about the end of the world. Fine performances, a clever script, and its calm humanity make this the best millennial movie yet.
Do not miss this intimate Canadian movie about the end of the world. Fine performances, a clever script, and its calm humanity make this the best millennial movie yet.
Maelstrom
First time director Denis Villenueve brings us a brilliant morality tale as told by a bloody, chopped-up fish.
First time director Denis Villenueve brings us a brilliant morality tale as told by a bloody, chopped-up fish.
Mansfield Park
A radical Jane Austen adaptation directed by Canadian Patricia Rozema..
A radical Jane Austen adaptation directed by Canadian Patricia Rozema..
The New Waterford Girl
Discover a new breed of Canadian girl in Allan Moyl'es delightful new Canadian Indie pic. Star Liane Balaban is being hailed the next Winona Ryder.
Discover a new breed of Canadian girl in Allan Moyl'es delightful new Canadian Indie pic. Star Liane Balaban is being hailed the next Winona Ryder.
The Red Violin
A stirring and sumptuous epic about a fabled musical instrument that changes hands - and lives - over the course of three centuries.
A stirring and sumptuous epic about a fabled musical instrument that changes hands - and lives - over the course of three centuries.
Rhinoceros Eyes
Aaron Woodley's debut film about a shop clerk lost in madness and movie props stars independent film's latest heartthrob Michael Pitt ("The Dreamers") as a maladjusted cinephile who risks all for a beautiful production assistant.
Aaron Woodley's debut film about a shop clerk lost in madness and movie props stars independent film's latest heartthrob Michael Pitt ("The Dreamers") as a maladjusted cinephile who risks all for a beautiful production assistant.
The Saddest Music in the World
Guy Maddin's unusual tale of a legless heiress (Isabella Rosellini) who sponsors a competition to find the saddest piece of music in the world in order to boost beer consumption
Guy Maddin's unusual tale of a legless heiress (Isabella Rosellini) who sponsors a competition to find the saddest piece of music in the world in order to boost beer consumption
Rub And Tug
A smart Canadian comedy set in the whacky subculture of the massage industry. Directed by Soo Lyu, the film stars acclaimed actor Don McKellar and premiered at the Toronto Film Festival.
A smart Canadian comedy set in the whacky subculture of the massage industry. Directed by Soo Lyu, the film stars acclaimed actor Don McKellar and premiered at the Toronto Film Festival.
waydowntown
Official site of this cool new film by Gary Burns.
Official site of this cool new film by Gary Burns.
When Night is Falling
This film by Patricia Rozema is gorgeous. The story of Camille, engaged to Martin, but attracted to Petra, plus a wondrous circus, and a beloved dog preserved in the refrigerator.
This film by Patricia Rozema is gorgeous. The story of Camille, engaged to Martin, but attracted to Petra, plus a wondrous circus, and a beloved dog preserved in the refrigerator.