Wicked Little Letters

Based on a stranger than fiction true story! In the 1920s English seaside town of Littlehampton, neighbours Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley) are embroiled in a scandal involving anonymous, profanity-laden letters. When Edith and fellow residents begin to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with … Read more

Wings of Desire

German Cinema pioneer, and recent Oscar Noiminee Wim Wenders (Perfect Days) “Wings of Desire” is one of cinema’s loveliest city symphonies. Bruno Ganz is Damiel, an angel perched atop buildings high over Berlin who can hear the thoughts—fears, hopes, dreams—of all the people living below. But when he falls in love with a beautiful trapeze … Read more

The People’s Joker

After some *cough* complications, at its world premiere at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival, “The People’s Joker” is coming to ByTowne Cinema! Legally! In writer-director, Vera Drew’s uproariously subversive queer coming-of-age origin story sees an aspiring clown whose attempts at humour fall painfully flat. While struggling with her gender identity, Joker (Vera Drew) desperately … Read more

The Old Oak

In a struggling mining community, TJ Ballantyne, the determined pub owner fights to keep the last pub standing. When Syrian refugees unexpectedly arrive in the village, tensions escalate. TJ forges an improbable friendship with Yara, a young Syrian with a camera, as they strive to bridge the divide between the two communities. The Old Oak,” … Read more

Shayda

In Noora Niasari’s fiction debut, brave Iranian mother Shayda (Zar Amir Ebrahimi) seeks refuge in an Australian women’s shelter with her daughter during Nowruz, the Persian New Year. As they embark on a journey of renewal, Shayda’s estranged husband threatens their newfound freedom. Starring Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Cannes’ Best Actress winner for “Holy Spider,” the … Read more

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Extended)

Gather your own fellowship and get ready for an afternoon of an epic adventure like no other to save destroy The One Ring and save Middle-earth with Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” Extended edition! In the second part of the Tolkien trilogy, Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship … Read more

Poor Things

From visionary filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos, “Poor Things” draws inspiration from Alasdair Gray’s 1992 novel, delivering an unforgettable narrative centered around Bella Baxter, a young Victorian woman who experiences a peculiar resurrection, courtesy of the brilliant yet unconventional scientist, Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe).Brought back to life, Bella (Emma Stone,) embarks on an odyssey of self-discovery … Read more

Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus

“Ars longa, vita brevis” – art is long, life is short. On March 28th, 2023, legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto passed away after his struggle against cancer. In the years leading up to his death, Sakamoto could no longer perform live. Despite this, in late 2022, Sakamoto mustered all his energy to leave the world with … Read more

Problemista

From writer/director Julio Torres comes a surreal adventure through the equally treacherous worlds of New York City and the U.S. Immigration system.Alejandro (Julio Torres) is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting … Read more

Perfect Days

Hirayama, a Tokyo toilet cleaner, exudes contentment with his seemingly simple life. Behind the facade of his structured daily routine lies a fervent passion for music, an insatiable appetite for books, and an unusual fondness for photographing trees. Unforeseen encounters unveil his hidden past. “Perfect Days,” a Wim Wenders feature, was inspired from his post-pandemic … Read more

German Language Film Festival Ottawa: One for the Road

Although in self-denial about his drinking problem, Mark seems to have easily mastered life between his demanding job as a construction manager and rambunctious forays into Berlin‘s nightlife. That is, until he is stopped by the police one night, loses his license until he has passed a medical-psychological examination. Mark bets his best friend Nadim … Read more

La passion de Dodin Bouffant (The Taste of Things)

Set in the late 19th century and celebrating the love and culinary artistry – the romance between esteemed cook Eugenie (Juliette Binoche) and gourmet Dodin (Benoît Magimel) blossoms after two decades of working together. Their love story creates delectable dishes that astound the culinary world including the world’s most illustrious chefs. As Dodin yearns for … Read more

Limbo

“Led by an almost unrecognizable Simon Baker as a jaded cop, Limbo weaves in themes of racial inequity, broken individuals and fractured families to build quiet potency.” – David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter Australian auteur Ivan Sen’s latest features, set within the amazing underground mining town of Limbo in South Australia, follows Jaded police detective … Read more

La chimera

named one of the top 5 international films of 2023 by the National Board of Review, “La Chimera” weaves a dreamlike narrative through Tuscany’s archaeological wonders, invoking cinematic giants like Pasolini, Fellini, Olmi, and the Taviani brothers. The film pays homage to Italy’s rich cinematic history, immersing viewers in a mind palace filled with ghosts … Read more

La Bête (The Beast)

In his latest film Bertrand Bonello (“Nocturama”) presents a haunting narrative that traverses multiple lifetimes haunted by love. Through three distinct eras – 1910, 2014, and 2044 – we witness the intertwined fates of Gabrielle (Léa Seydoux) and Louis (George MacKay), amidst looming apocalyptic dread. Inspired by Henry James’ “The Beast in the Jungle,” Bonello’s … Read more

Sing Along! Jesus Christ Superstar

What would Easter weekend be without our annual Jesus Christ Superstar Sing-along?!Spend Easter Sunday rocking out with Jesus and the gang! One show only!This bold interpretation of the hit rock opera and Broadway smash from Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, tells the story of Christ’s (Ted Neeley) final weeks through a series of dazzling … Read more

Iris et les hommes (It’s Raining Men)

Ne manquer pas la nouvelle comédie francais de Caroline Vignal. La réalisatrice de “Antoinette dans les Cévennes” retrouve Laure Calamy (“Les Cyclades”), pour une exploration de la femme moderne!Un mari formidable, deux filles parfaites, un cabinet dentaire florissant : tout va bien pour Iris. Mais depuis quand n’a-t-elle pas fait l’amour ? Peut-être est-il temps … Read more

Irena’s Vow

In occupied Poland during 1939, nurse Irena Gut (Sophie Nélisse) defies the Nazi regime by sheltering a dozen Jewish refugees, risking her own life. Assigned to manage the home of a Nazi commandant (Dougray Scott), instead of choosing safety, Gut bravely protects those in danger. Adapted from Dan Gordon’s stage play and directed by Louise … Read more

Hundreds of Beavers

A slapstick epic about a frostbitten battle between JEAN KAYAK and DIABOLICAL BEAVERS… hundreds of them… who stand between him and survival.The comedy cult-hit of the 2023 festival circuit, is coming to ByTowne Cinema!In this 19th century, supernatural winter epic, a drunken applejack salesman must go fromzero to hero and become the greatest fur trapper … Read more

Hey Viktor!

Hey Viktor!

In the mockumentary debut, Indigenous actor Cody Lightning aims to revive his career by spearheading a sequel to the beloved film Smoke Signals, originally released in 1998.. Twenty-five long years after his time in the limelight, Cody thinks it’s time to revisit the iconic role he once played (as “Viktor,” to avoid a potential lawsuit), … Read more

Humane

Dying makes all the difference in the world. From Canadian director and writer Caitlin Cronenberg comes her debut feature film “Humane”. In the wake of an environmental collapse that is forcing humanity to shed 20% of its population, a family dinner erupts into chaos when a father’s plan to enlist in the government’s new euthanasia … Read more

Exhuma

From South Korean director Jang Jae-hyun comes his newest hit “Exhuma”. Choi Min-sik (Oldboy) stars in this blockbuster psychological thriller about a group of experts whose investigation of a mysterious illness leads them to an ancestral grave located on sacred ground.When a renowned shaman (KIM Go-Eun) and her protégé (Lee Do-hyun) are hired by a … Read more

Sunday Afternoon Classic: Cinema Paradiso

Spend a Sunday afternoon with the 1990 Oscar winner for Best for Foreign Language film, and a ture love letter to the power of cinema, “Cinema Paradiso”. Director Guiseppe Tornatore’s reflection of a Sicilian childhood spent at the movies is a beautiful, enchanting story of a young boy’s lifelong love affair with the movies. Set … Read more

Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

The Globe and Mail presents the most creative commercials from around the world, Presented annually since 1954,the Cannes Lions are the most prestigious international creative communications awards in the advertising and communication industry. Don’t miss some of the world’s most entertaining, inspirational and humorous commercials from around the world, including a selection of bronze, silver, … Read more

German Language Film Festival Ottawa: Breaking the Ice

Mira lives for the sport of ice hockey and leads her team as captain with a strong determination. It’s a challenge to reconcile this with her role in the family vineyard: with her mother and her adventurous but increasingly demented grandfather, she runs the farm – with all its responsibilities. The new player Theresa completely … Read more

German Language Film Festival Ottawa: Alma and Oskar

Vienna, spring 1912: The recently widowed Alma Mahler, Grande Dame of the Viennese Society seduces the “Enfant Terrible” of Vienna’s art scene, the young painter Oskar Kokoschka. What started as an adventure quickly turns into an intensive affaire. Oskar views Alma as his muse, serving rather his male phantasy than reality. A game of power … Read more

German Language Film Festival Ottawa: Bonjour Switzerland

A crazy referendum throws Switzerland into a state of emergency. By the acceptance of the initiative, “No Bilingue” there should be from now on only one national language: French. Many German-speaking Swiss are therefore having a crisis. Including fifty-six-year-old Walter Egli, who works for the Federal Police and must ensure that the transition to monolingualism … Read more