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11/08/2018

THE WOMAN WHO LOVES GIRAFFES (dir: Alison Reid / Canada) opens at the HOT DOCS TED ROGERS CINEMA TORONTO from November 16-21.

Synopsis: Dr. Anne Innis Dagg re-traces the steps of her groundbreaking 1956 journey to South Africa to study giraffes in the wild – and discovers a startling contrast between the world of giraffes she once knew and the one it has become. Weaving through the past and present, her harrowing journey gives us an intimate look into the factors that destroyed her career and the forces that brought her back.

For more information and tickets, please go to: https://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=77830~fff311b7-cdad-4e14-9ae4-a9905e1b9cb0&epguid=a1a41036-cbe1-4f35-bc34-1ed13d4bd525&

03/27/2018

78/52 (dir: Alexandre O. Philippe / USA / 91 minutes) now available on iTUNES CANADA.

There may be no more iconic sequence in the history of cinema than the shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 masterpiece Psycho. In 78/52, Hitchcock historians, horror aficionados, filmmakers, critics and actors-from Peter Bogdanovich and Guillermo del Toro to Elijah Wood-gleefully pick apart this legendary movie moment, uncovering its enduring power and influence. A turning point for modern filmmaking, Psycho pushed the boundaries of what was possible in Hollywood storytelling. Discarding its star, Janet Leigh, at the end of the first act was a radical gesture that completely defied audience expectations. And the psychosexual subtext in Hitchcock's cinema was never more prominent and unapologetic. Psycho found the master of suspense at the peak of his powers and at his most rebellious and subversive. Nearly 60 years later, the shower scene remains his most talked about stroke of genius, the one for which he threw out the rule book altogether.

Available to rent or download on iTunes Canada here: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/movie/78-52/id1349087217

11/10/2017

KEDI (dir: Ceyda Torun / TURKEY) is now available on ITUNES CANADA for rent or download-to-own.

The huge indie doc hit of the summer is finally here digitally!

Hundreds of thousands of Turkish cats roam the metropolis of Istanbul freely. For thousands of years they’ve wandered in and out of people’s lives, becoming an essential part of the communities that make the city so rich. Claiming no owners, the cats of Istanbul live between two worlds, neither wild nor tame –and they bring joy and purpose to those people they choose to adopt. In Istanbul, cats are the mirrors to the people, allowing them to reflect on their lives in ways nothing else could. Critics and internet cats agree - this cat documentary will charm its way into your heart and home as you fall in love with the cats in Istanbul. This film is a sophisticated take on your typical cat video that will both dazzle and educate.

To rent or own KEDI from iTunes, please go here: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/movie/kedi/id1301798245

07/05/2017

Manifesto - Starring Cate Blanchett. Directed by Julian Rosefeldt. Now Playing at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema. 94 minutes. Reviewed by Linda Barnard for The Toronto Star Rating: 3/4

You may not know much about 20th-century art manifestos, but you’ll know what you like with Cate Blanchett’s stunning turn as 13 wildly diverse characters who explore them in Manifesto.

German visual artist Julian Rosefeldt reimagines his wonkily creative 13-channel film installation into a 90-minute feature, an art film in the purist sense. It won’t be for everyone but open minds will be rewarded with a mind-tickling trip carried on engaging visuals and enthralling work from a shape-shifting Blanchett.

The Australian actress has done this type of work before, embodying Bob Dylan in I’m Not There. Here, she takes on a whirl of personas, accents and looks, from a homeless man hollering in a Scottish burr through a megaphone to a sneering Russian choreographer lecturing a dance class of Alien-inspired chorines on Fluxus.

There’s also room for humour, especially Blanchett’s suburban American mom reciting Claes Oldenburg’s “I Am for an Art …” as grace while her fidgeting kids and husband wait for a desiccated chicken to be served.

07/03/2017

"Manifesto is a masterful showcase of Cate Blanchett’s talents" NOW Magazine 's Norm Wilner https://goo.gl/mx3tQK. Now playing at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema G*T PR

07/03/2017

Great interview by Kate Taylor The Globe and Mail with artist/director Julian Rosefeldt and his ManifestoFilm now playing in at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema. Starring the one and only Cate Blanchett.

06/15/2017

"Blanchett’s ability to convey shifts in consciousness is remarkable as each character blazes with inspiration."

06/09/2017

Artist Julian Rosefeldt takes us through a series of evocative locations seared on the screen with stunning cinematography, while Cate Blanchett morphs seamlessly between characters, from a nihilistic punk to a downtrodden homeless man. An art film in every sense of the word, Manifesto ultimately blurs the lines of conventional story, exploring the intention behind artistic expression, and ultimately the importance of storytelling itself. - Mara Webster (Tribeca). Starts in Vancouver June 16, in Toronto June 30, in Montreal July 7. Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema G*T PR

04/24/2017

Listen to Scott Mantz, Movie Reviewer for Access Hollywood, give a rave review of 78/52. Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival

Access Hollywood's film critic Scott "Movie" Mantz returns from the San Francisco International Film Festival and shares a couple of standout movies. "78/52" analyzes Alfred Hitchcock's trailblazing shower scene from "Psycho." And Usher's new film, "People You May Know," focuses on our cultural obse...

04/20/2017

A must see at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, grab your tix before it's too late. And if you miss it at the festival, don't fret, we open theatrically across Canada in the fall. Stay tuned.

There may be no more iconic sequence in the history of cinema than the shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 masterpiece Psycho. In 78/52, Hitchcock historians, horror aficionados, filmmakers, critics and actors—from Peter Bogdanovich and Guillermo del Toro to Elijah Wood—gleefully pick apart this...

02/07/2017

My Scientology Movie opens theatrically in Toronto February 17 Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema

Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyScientologyMovie Inspired by the Church’s use of filming techniques, and aided by ex-members of the organization...

02/06/2017

Hey Victoria, we screen My Scientology Movie tonight. You don't want to miss this!

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