Métèque is derived from the greek word, métoikos which referred to people who lived in Athens but did not originate from there. They were subsequently treated as second class citizens. These days, Métèque is used in areas of France, when speaking about mostly Northern African
False Spring is not the film you want to watch for a relaxing evening out. A stark twenty minute drama, writer/director Rachel Glassman tells the story of an older couple dealing with grief on their desolate farm. The couple’s horse is sick, the landscape is
Keep an eye out for Canadian-filmmaker Alexia Dalla Rosa’s directorial debut I Hope You Know — an upcoming LGBTQ short film entirely self-funded by its director. The story is set in Northern Ontario and revolves around its protagonist Sara; we watch her struggle after losing
Love just got served in this comedic and romantic tale of a man and a woman who keep getting set up on blind dates with each other by a lovable yet conniving mutual friend. Norbert, played by Martin Huss, is a cynical man suppressing his
Bold Move Productions is proud of its dark, captivating drama Dotage — a powerful short film exploring mental health and the trauma it brings to loved ones. Jackie, the film’s protagonist, is a young mother who works in a hospice that leaves work early in
Look forward to Canadian-filmmaker Stacey Tenenbaum’s Pipe Dreams which premiered at Hot Docs — a fascinating investigation into the psychology of competition and the pressure it engenders. This feature length documentary follows five young, dedicated organists as they compete in the world’s most lucrative organ competition: