Making a documentary about a court case has become popular over the past couple of years.  It almost is like an extension of reality television.  Unless something is based on real-life drama then we [ ... ]

Kinder is German for children and the children in this stark, but striking black and white documentary are young boys who are spending their formative years in a group home for boys.  Director Bettin [ ... ]

What better way to have your works introduced in an award winning film than by someone who actually knew you? This special film screening at the Montreal Greek Film Festival was introduced by distingu [ ... ]

Many countries around the world have experienced the devastating effects of earthquakes. In 1953, Greece went through such a tragedy when one of the world’s most powerful series of earthquakes destr [ ... ]

This year's film festival would not have been complete without a tribute to beloved Greek comic actor Thanassis Vengos. His appeal to people of all ages young and old was universal because he played r [ ... ]

This film takes place amidst the Greek Civil War, which was fought between the Greek government army backed by the United Kingdom with the United States versus the military branch of the Greek Communi [ ... ]

Local filmmaker Anne Émond selected a very typical situation of a random hookup at a rave, which leads to a one-night stand as the set-up for her debut feature “Nuit #1.” But what makes this film [ ... ]

Canadian actress and director Sarah Polley has achieved much success over the years in her career, even having her film “Away From Her,” nominated for an Oscar. She returns as a director and write [ ... ]

At certain points while watching this film I wondered to myself if there were many other directors who could make the grotesque look so beautiful as Pedro Almodovar (Women on the Verge of Nervous Brea [ ... ]

Lars von Trier (Dancer in the Dark, Breaking the Waves) is one of the more consistently creative directors today.  You will never be bored watching one of his films.  Whether it is because you are e [ ... ]

The Hip Hop culture in not just a North American phenomenon, it is a worldwide one. This engaging form of expression is a powerful tool that can give the opportunity to artists to have their voice hea [ ... ]

Trying to overcome drug addiction is in no way an easy thing to deal with. The Norwegian film “Oslo, August 31st” takes an up close and personal look at the life of one particular addict who finds [ ... ]

Whenever I see a film with a young actor in it I’m am often blown away by their talent.  To be able at such a young age to interpret and communicate emotions that are not your own is a difficult th [ ... ]

Dysfunctional families....many people have them but the Italian family presented in the film “La Bellezza Del Somaro” really takes the cake. This comedic film is filled with craziness and laughs a [ ... ]

A film can be made for $20,000 and in seven days.  Not only can a film can be made for $20,000 and in seven days, but it can be good.  They say that where there is a will there is a way.  Well, Moh [ ... ]

Chinese film “The Law Of Attraction” is part of this year’s selection in the World Competition category. Director Zhao Tianyu gives the audience a peak into the lives of four couples at differen [ ... ]

Films with dysfunctional couples (Blue Valentine, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Twilight series, Revolutionary Road) have been all the rage over the past couple of years.  There’s something we love about watch [ ... ]

Many of you may have already heard about "The Trotsky" which was screened at the Nouveau Cinema Festival last year and enjoyed a limited release in the theatres in Montreal. It features some home grow [ ... ]

Itsuji Itao is a well known comedian/actor in Japan with a number of film and television credits to his name. In the “focus on World Cinema” section of the Montreal World Film festival, Itao prese [ ... ]

South Korean director Young-mi Lee directed ten short films and her very first feature film “Secrets, objects,” had its North American debut screening at the Montreal World Film Festival. In her f [ ... ]

Using words like bizarre and dark don’t seem adequate.  This is a weird one, folks!  Weird in a good way.  Weird in a fun kind of way.  Super is crude, crass and cheesy.  And a certain segment  [ ... ]

The films that always get me the most emotionally are those that make me laugh and cry.  You are at your most vulnerable when you are doing those two things in a film.  And making you swing back and [ ... ]

In a South Korean high school for boys, three boys are the best of friends.  Gi-tae (Lee Je-hoon) is dead presumably from unnatural causes (suicide? Though it’s never clarified) and his father (Jo  [ ... ]

The old knights of the round table, medieval England film seems to be back in style.  With Game of Thrones, The Pillars of the Earth, The Tudors, and The Borgias earning big numbers on television fil [ ... ]

Opening with Jean Paul Gaultier’s show for Hermès ready-to-wear last fall and ends with him taking a bow at the end of that same show.  Director Farida Khelfa, a model herself who actually walke [ ... ]

Produced by the Sundance Channel, this almost hour long documentary follows actress/director/model/author Isabella Rossellini through her very interesting life.  This is a woman who has packed a lo [ ... ]

Narrated by Philippe Agael, the two documentaries by Marc Temmerman, an avid fan of Hergé, attempt a retelling of the adventures of the red-headed journalist and his faithful companion, the terrier [ ... ]

As the name suggests, this film's title refers to Domenicos Theotocopoulos, best known as Spain's greatest Greek painter. Since El Greco's release in 2007, this film has followed with 9 state awards i [ ... ]