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Cin\u00e9ma sous les \u00e9toiles <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cin\u00e9ma sous les \u00e9toiles is a travelling outdoor film series that presents more than forty films each summer in parks across the Greater Montreal area. Its programming highlights socially engaged works that explore environmental, political, and human issues through a lens of popular education and the democratization of access to culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For any questions regarding Cin\u00e9ma sous les \u00e9toiles programming, visit cinemasouslesetoiles.org or contact info@funambulesmedias.org.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For any questions regarding Cin\u00e9-parc Dante programming, contact vis.med.mtl@gmail.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La bouch\u00e8re de Trois-Pistoles<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date : <\/strong>July 13, 9:00 PM
Location : <\/strong>Place Shamrock
Language :<\/strong> Original French version<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a Quebec where even artisanal butcher shops increasingly rely on industrially produced meat, Ren\u00e9e LeBlanc-Paulin has made a radical choice: to work exclusively with whole local carcasses, which she and her team butcher each week in her shop in Trois-Pistoles. Around her, a network of committed women \u2014 a chef, a livestock farmer, an abattoir manager, and an institutional cook \u2014 help sustain a food system that is as fragile as it is essential. The Butcher of Trois-Pistoles follows their collective struggle to build a viable alternative model while confronting the very real challenges of raising, slaughtering, processing, and distributing locally produced meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Themes : Agriculture, Economy, Environment, Social Justice, Rural Communities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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St-Louis\u2019Docs Program \u2013 Saint-Louis Documentary Film Festival (Senegal)<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date :<\/strong> July 20, 8:45 PM
Location : <\/strong>Place Shamrock
Language : <\/strong>French subtitles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A selection of short films from recent editions of West Africa\u2019s leading documentary film festival, StLouis\u2019Docs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cin\u00e9-parc Dante<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every Wednesday in July and August, at 9:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SDC Petite Italie and Vision M\u00e9diterran\u00e9enne invite you to Dante Drive-In Cinema for an outdoor celebration of Italian cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every Wednesday throughout July and August, starting at 9:00 PM, Dante Park is transformed into a one-of-a-kind Italian outdoor cinema experience in Montreal. From beloved classics to contemporary works, the program showcases the richness and diversity of Italian filmmaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These free events, open to everyone, are the perfect opportunity to enjoy summer evenings outdoors, whether you are a film enthusiast, a lover of Italian cinema, or simply curious to discover something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selected screenings will be followed by moderated discussions with special guests, offering audiences the chance to explore the themes of the films in greater depth. All screenings will be presented with subtitles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cinque secondi<\/em> (2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a secluded valley in Tuscany, Adriano (Valerio Mastandrea), a fifty-year-old
former lawyer, lives in voluntary exile, consumed by guilt after the tragic death of his
daughter. His solitude is disrupted when a group of young environmental activists, led by
Matilde (Galat\u00e9a Bellugi), illegally occupies the ruined manor adjacent to his property.
Although initially hostile, Adriano is gradually drawn to this passionate community striving to
restore the abandoned estate. Eventually, as legal tensions escalate, he puts his legal skills
at the service of the young activists to protect them, leading him on a journey of healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The screening will be preceded by a concert by Concerto Swing Dynamique<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director : <\/strong>Paolo Virz\u00ec
Date : <\/strong>July 1st
Location : <\/strong>Dante Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Due cuori e due capanne (2026<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the chaotic atmosphere of a Roman high school, Valerio (Edoardo Leo), a
particularly strict principal, discovers that the woman he has just spent a passionate night
with, Alessandra (Claudia Pandolfi), is the new teacher at his school. Although they initially
disagree on nearly everything, these two free spirits are forced to share the same space
within the school and face an unexpected pregnancy. Eventually, as ideological and
personal tensions intensify, they set aside their differences to get to know each other, finding
their way toward common ground in love and undergoing a deep personal reckoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The screening will be preceded by a concert by Concerto Daniela Fiorentino<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director : <\/strong>Massimiliano Bruno
Date : <\/strong>July 8th
Location : <\/strong>Dante Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Il Nibio (The Negotiator) (2025<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the tense context of the 2004 hostage crisis in Iraq, Nicola Calipari (Pierfrancesco
Favino), an honest and determined Italian intelligence agent, is assigned the dangerous
mission of freeing journalist Giuliana Sgrena. In a hostile environment filled with complex
negotiations, he uses all his expertise to navigate between the various sides of the conflict
and ensure the hostage\u2019s safety. Yet, just as her release finally seems secured, the journey
to the airport turns into a deadly trap where a split second will change their fate forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Director : <\/strong>Alessandro Tonda
Date : <\/strong>July 15th
Location : <\/strong>Dante Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Follemente (Madly) (2025<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Rome, recently separated philosophy professor Piero and furniture restorer Lara
go on a first date. As they get to know each other, their inner thoughts, doubts, and impulses
take on a life of their own. Eight additional characters embody their emotions and inner
conflicts, playfully shaping the couple\u2019s thought worlds. The film unfolds as a witty and
insightful exploration of the chaos, fears, and passions that make encounters so intense.
Follemente offers a sparkling, original take on love, communication, and the complex
workings of the human heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The screening will be preceded by a concert by Concerto Swing Dynamique<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director : <\/strong>Paolo Genovese
Date : <\/strong>July 22nd
Location : <\/strong>Dante Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Il Marciatore: La vera storia di Abdon Pamich (2026<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this gripping biographical drama, we follow the journey of Abdon Pamich, a
determined young athlete who, after fleeing his hometown of Fiume in 1947 and surviving
refugee camps, throws himself completely into the demanding discipline of race walking. A
true portrait of resilience, he rises through the ranks of international sport through immense
sacrifices and relentless training, overcoming political and personal obstacles to proudly
represent the country that became his home. Yet as the 1964 Tokyo Olympics approach, his
pursuit of gold becomes an ultimate test of his own limits, where every kilometer brings him
closer to becoming a sporting legend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director : <\/strong>Alessandro Casale
Date : <\/strong>July 29th
Location : <\/strong>Dante Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Il maestro (2025<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italy, 1989. After years of rigorous training under his father\u2019s supervision, 13-year-
old Felice (Tiziano Menichelli) finally enters the professional, national tennis circuit. To his
surprise, Felice finds himself under the guidance of Raul Gatti (Pierfrancesco Favino), a
former national tennis champion and quite the peculiar and unconventional \u201cMaestro\u201d. The
two begin a journey along the Italian coast; amidst defeats, lies, and bizarre encounters, an
unexpected and unique bond develops between the two, leading Felice to discover the taste
of freedom and Raul to glimpse the possibility of a new beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The screening will be preceded by a concert of \u201cThe Moon,\u201d<\/em> a short film by Danilo Ursini, on the occasion of the Montreal International Tennis Tournament<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director : <\/strong>Andrea Di Stefano
Date : <\/strong>August 5th
Location : <\/strong>Dante Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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U.S. Palmese (2024<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Palmi, a small town in Calabria, Don Vincenzo (Rocco Papaleo), a brilliant and
retired farmer, gets the crazy idea to revive the local football team. He organizes a bizarre
fundraising campaign to recruit Etienne Morville (Blaise Afonso), a Serie A player with a
difficult temper, but among the strongest in the world. Although he\u2019s reluctant, Morville will
leave Milan and move to Palmi in order to clean up his image. In Palmi, he will come up
against a world based on honesty, which will turn out to be an unforgettable experience for
all concerned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presented in collaboration with Italfest<\/em> Mtl<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director : <\/strong>Manetti Bros
Date : <\/strong>August 12th
Location : <\/strong>Dante Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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La grazia (2025<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As his term draws to a close, Italian President Mariano De Santis (Toni Servillo), a
widower and a Catholic, must decide whether to sign a law on euthanasia while reviewing
two requests for clemency for murder. True moral dilemmas, which become tangled with his
private life, in ways that seem impossible to unravel. Between religious convictions, political
pressure, and his late wife’s hidden infidelity, he questions the value of life and the meaning
of forgiveness, searching for balance between justice and compassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presented in collaboration with Italfest<\/em> Mtl<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director : <\/strong>Paolo Sorrentino
Date : <\/strong>August 19th
Location : <\/strong>Dante Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rain date to be announced<\/em> : August 29th – pending confirmation<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rain date to be announced : September 2nd – pending confirmation<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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