Programmer’s Choice is a bold, unforgettable collection of films that rose to the top—where humour meets heartbreak, and intimacy collides with provocation. Spanning continents and experiences, these stories linger in the body and mind, inviting us into moments of risk, desire, and transformation that refuse to be forgotten.
Directed by Fanny Ruwet, France
Fanny is a bookseller by day and a soft-hearted person the rest of the time. She is in love with her friend Louise, and to repress the sadness of this impossible love, she has a series of one-night stands with uninteresting men. One evening, at a literary gathering she’s hosting, she invites Louise to come along. Fanny may be about to have a bingo.
Directed by Andy Reid, Canada
While rehearsing a sexual assault scene, a pair of actors form a connection they’ll be forced to reconfigure once filming begins.
Directed by Timothy Lenko, Canada
Scandal, grace, and mistaken identity collide when a priest approaches a man day-drinking alone.
Directed by Clément Dezelus, France
Bilal lives off odd jobs he gets from the BOY application, but his head is filled with dreams of music. Hired to clean a luxurious villa, he falls under the spell of the mysterious Ulysses, the owners’ son. This encounter will widen his horizons.
Directed by Israel Cordova, Brazil
After his father’s death, Mauro, a rural farmer, finds himself facing a freedom he never dared to live. Caught between guilt and desire, he confronts his fears to finally embrace who he truly is.
Directed by Andrew G. Cooper, Canada
It’s time for a show. A drag queen puts on her makeup in front of a mirror as she prepares herself for her next big performance.
Directed by Patricio Gabriel Plaza, Paula Boffo, Gervasio Canda, Argentina and Canada
Martin, a flamboyant urban raver, is involved in a strange accident on the road on his way to a party in the middle of the Argentine Pampas. Finding refuge in a mysterious country grocery store and sheltered by two strange locals, Martín’s paranoia begins to take over him. As the hours progress, his perception begins to distort, unleashing disturbing visions that will lead him to confront the supernatural forces that hide in the night. Trailer
Directed by Omar Gabriel, Lebanon
Set in Shatila, a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, two friends revel in the small joys of life until violence suddenly disrupts their world. Forced to flee, they embark on a dangerous journey of survival, confronting fear, chaos, and the stark realities around them. Along the way, they must choose between remaining in the shadows or seeking the light.
1hr 53mn
Wheelchair-accessible
Closed Captioning
