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Ottawa's go-to independent cinema since 1988. We curate a diverse selection of films and events for true movie lovers.

That They May Face the Rising Sun

May 20

The 2025 Paddling Film Festival World Tour

May 20

Black Bag

May 21

German Language Film Festival of Ottawa (GLFFO): Die goldenen Jahre

May 21

Vingt Dieux (Holy Cow)

May 21

Caught by the Tides

May 22

Restoration: Killer of Sheep

May 22

Vulcanizadora

May 22

Drawn In: Vampire Hunter D

May 23

Friendship

May 23-31Jun 1-5

The Ballad of Wallis Island

May 23, 25-27

The Teacher

May 23-25, 28

Exhibition on Screen: Michelangelo: Love and Death

May 24, 27, 29

RAN 4K Restoration

May 24-25, 28

Ask Dr. Ruth with Dr. Joel Westheimer Q&A

May 26

The Zone: Tetsuo: The Iron Man

May 29Jun 3

Algiers

May 30Jun 1, 5

Jane Austen Wrecked My Life

May 30-31Jun 1-5

Ma mère, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan

May 30-31Jun 2

Restoration: Come and See

Jun 1, 4

Chicago w/Frisqué Femme Burlesque

Jun 6

Pavements

Jun 7-8, 10

Sherlock Jr. with R.E.M.’s Monster and New Adventures in Hi Fi – A Silents Synced Film

Jun 7, 11

Dogma: Resurrected! A 25th Anniversary Celebration

Jun 12

Friday the 13th

Jun 13

Restoration: Shall We Dance?

Jun 14, 17

THE SCARE FILM ARCHIVES VOLUME 2: DANGER STORIES

Jun 14, 18

I Know Catherine, The Log Lady

Jun 15

Midsommar and Summer Solstice Market

Jun 20

Norm Mclaren Shorts with Live Score by Absolutely Free

Jun 22

Slumber Party: Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Jun 22

Sing-Along! Grease

Jun 25

Golden Age: East of Eden

Jun 29

Happiness – 4K Restoration

Jun 29Jul 3

Vulcanizadora

May 22

Vingt Dieux (Holy Cow)

May 21

The Zone: Tetsuo: The Iron Man

May 29Jun 3

The Teacher

May 23-25, 28

THE SCARE FILM ARCHIVES VOLUME 2: DANGER STORIES

Jun 14, 18

The Ballad of Wallis Island

May 23, 25-27

The 2025 Paddling Film Festival World Tour

May 20

That They May Face the Rising Sun

May 20

Slumber Party: Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Jun 22

Sherlock Jr. with R.E.M.’s Monster and New Adventures in Hi Fi – A Silents Synced Film

Jun 7, 11

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Sing-Along! Grease

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Sing-Along! Grease

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Grease is the word and you gotta sing along! Celebrate summer by taking a trip to Rydell High and singing...

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