Home of the best movies in Ottawa

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

Ciné-Club d’Ottawa: Àma Gloria

Apr 10

Ciné-Club d’Ottawa: Nos belles-sœurs

May 8

Ciné-Club D’Ottawa: Dis-moi pourquoi ces choses sont si belles

Feb 13

Ciné-Club D’Ottawa: Je verrai toujours vos visages

Apr 10

Ciné-Club D’Ottawa: Kanaval

Feb 13

The Brutalist

Jan 24-31Feb 1-6, 16-17

The Room Next Door

Jan 24-25, 29-30

Banff Mountain Film Festival

Jan 26-28

Hard Truths

Jan 31Feb 1-2, 5-6

The Substance

Feb 1, 5

Universal Language with Director Matthew Rankin Q&A

Feb 1

Anora

Feb 2, 6

Detour: Ganja & Hess

Feb 7Mar 16

I’m Still Here

Feb 7-12, 15, 20

The Last Showgirl

Feb 7, 10, 12

Universal Language

Feb 7-13

Eraserhead

Feb 8-9

Golden Age: His Girl Friday

Feb 9

Interactive! Twilight: Eclipse

Feb 13

Flow

Feb 14, 17

Valentine’s Day: Amélie

Feb 14

Vermiglio

Feb 14, 16-19

Flashdance w/ Frisque Femme Burlesque

Feb 15

Slumber Party: Sleepless in Seattle

Feb 19

Detour: Deep Cover

Feb 20

Drunken Cinema: Barbie

Feb 21

Paying For It with Director Sook-Yin Lee Q&A

Feb 22

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me + A Secret Screening

Feb 24

Vermiglio

Feb 14, 16-19

Valentine’s Day: Amélie

Feb 14

Universal Language

Feb 7-13

Universal Language with Director Matthew Rankin Q&A

Feb 1

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me + A Secret Screening

Feb 24

The Substance

Feb 1, 5

The Room Next Door

Jan 24-25, 29-30

The Last Showgirl

Feb 7, 10, 12

The Brutalist

Jan 24-31Feb 1-6, 16-17

Slumber Party: Sleepless in Seattle

Feb 19

Dedicated to continuing the independent cinema tradition, building on its rich history and sharing it with all generations of film lovers. As film enthusiasts, we aim to curate one-of-a-kind cinema experiences – from film screenings to events – that will appeal to our cinema's unique community.

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In operation since

1947

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Valentine’s Day: Amélie

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Universal Language with Director Matthew Rankin Q&A

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Home of the best movies in Ottawa

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

Ciné-Club d’Ottawa: Àma Gloria

Apr 10

Ciné-Club d’Ottawa: Nos belles-sœurs

May 8

Ciné-Club D’Ottawa: Dis-moi pourquoi ces choses sont si belles

Feb 13

Ciné-Club D’Ottawa: Je verrai toujours vos visages

Apr 10

Ciné-Club D’Ottawa: Kanaval

Feb 13

The Brutalist

Jan 24-31Feb 1-6, 16-17

The Room Next Door

Jan 24-25, 29-30

Banff Mountain Film Festival

Jan 26-28

Hard Truths

Jan 31Feb 1-2, 5-6

The Substance

Feb 1, 5

Universal Language with Director Matthew Rankin Q&A

Feb 1

Anora

Feb 2, 6

Detour: Ganja & Hess

Feb 7Mar 16

I’m Still Here

Feb 7-12, 15, 20

The Last Showgirl

Feb 7, 10, 12

Universal Language

Feb 7-13

Eraserhead

Feb 8-9

Golden Age: His Girl Friday

Feb 9

Interactive! Twilight: Eclipse

Feb 13

Flow

Feb 14, 17

Valentine’s Day: Amélie

Feb 14

Vermiglio

Feb 14, 16-19

Flashdance w/ Frisque Femme Burlesque

Feb 15

Slumber Party: Sleepless in Seattle

Feb 19

Detour: Deep Cover

Feb 20

Drunken Cinema: Barbie

Feb 21

Paying For It with Director Sook-Yin Lee Q&A

Feb 22

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me + A Secret Screening

Feb 24

Vermiglio

Feb 14, 16-19

Valentine’s Day: Amélie

Feb 14

Universal Language

Feb 7-13

Universal Language with Director Matthew Rankin Q&A

Feb 1

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me + A Secret Screening

Feb 24

The Substance

Feb 1, 5

The Room Next Door

Jan 24-25, 29-30

The Last Showgirl

Feb 7, 10, 12

The Brutalist

Jan 24-31Feb 1-6, 16-17

Slumber Party: Sleepless in Seattle

Feb 19

Dedicated to continuing the independent cinema tradition, building on its rich history and sharing it with all generations of film lovers. As film enthusiasts, we aim to curate one-of-a-kind cinema experiences – from film screenings to events – that will appeal to our cinema's unique community.