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Cannes 2006: Canadian films and new market initiative forge ahead at the world’s most prestigious film festival
Montreal, May 3, 2006 - Telefilm Canada is proud to announce that two Canadian
films will be in the spotlight at Cannes. The short coproduction Conte de quartier
by Florence Miailhe will be in competition at the Cannes Film Festival. Congorama
by Philippe Falardeau will make its world premiere as the closing night film of
the Directors' Fortnight.
For the first time this year Telefilm has spearheaded a new initiative entitled
Perspective Canada_Cannes: A selection of new films at the Market, where
it has been responsible for the selection, organization, and promotion of thirteen
recent Canadian features at the Cannes Market with the aim of stimulating international
sales of Canadian films. For the fifth year, the Canada Pavilion will act as
an essential physical presence of the Canadian delegation at the Festival. Cannes
is the largest and most prestigious film festival in the world and takes place
this year from May 17-28.
In Competition (short film category)
Conte de quartier, directed by Florence Miailhe; produced by the National
Film Board of Canada, Les Films de l'Arlequin and ARTE France; world sales by
the National Film Board of Canada and Les Films de l'Arlequin
(France/Canada)
Against a backdrop of urban upheaval, seven characters are swept up in a dizzying
chain of events. Drawing on everyday tabloid headlines, Conte de quartier
dances joyfully at the crossroads of realism and fantasy.
Directors' Fortnight
Congorama, directed by Philippe Falardeau; produced by micro_scope, Tarantula
Belgique and Tarantula France; world sales by The Works International (closing
night film for the Directors' Fortnight)
(Canada/Belgium/France)
Michel is a Belgian inventor married to a Congolese woman. At the age of 41,
he learns that he is adopted and that he was born in a barn in Quebec. Michel
goes to Sainte-Cécile to find his family. On the way there, he encounters
a man driving a strange hybrid car. The two of them fall victim to an accident
that will change their lives as well as the future of the automobile industry.
Perspective Canada_Cannes: A selection of new films at the market
Thirteen Canadian films have been selected, all of which have previously received
financial support from Telefilm, which will be prominently showcased at the
Cannes Market. From May 19-24, 2006, four screenings of Canadian films will
be shown daily at the Market, thereby creating access to some of Canada's best
feature productions within the past year for almost 10,000 international buyers,
sellers and producers from 83 countries.
"Our goal is two-fold: To stimulate international sales of Canadian films
supported by Telefilm Canada by providing easy access of recent Canadian films
to buyers; and to keep encouraging coproduction deals by spotlighting Canadian
talent," said Wayne Clarkson, Telefilm's Executive Director. "Ultimately,
this new initiative will keep expanding avenues in which Canada will continue
to be showcased as a key player on the world stage."
3 Needles: The Director's Cut, directed by Thom Fitzgerald; produced
and world sales by Emotion Pictures
A Catholic missionary in AIDS-stricken Africa, a Chinese blood smuggler and
a hapless Montreal porn star each make a seemingly insignificant sacrifice,
only to feel their entire worlds unravel and their identities reborn.
Audition (L'Audition), directed by Luc Picard; produced by Cité-Amérique;
world sales by Delphis Films
When Louis's life is suddenly turned upside down over two major events, he is
forced to dig deep inside to prepare for the upcoming roles of his life. Audition
is an ode to the child that hides within each of us.
Congorama, directed by Philippe Falardeau; produced by micro_scope; world
sales by The Works International
Comeback Season, directed by Bruce McCulloch; produced by Accent
Entertainment; world sales by Myriad Pictures
A chance encounter brings together cheating husband Walter and injured high
school football star Skylar. An unlikely friendship develops. A fresh comic
drama with emotional resonance.
Délivrez-moi, directed by Denis Chouinard; produced by Coop
vidéo de Montréal; world sales by TVA Films
After 10 years in prison, Annie returns to her small town. Readjusting to life
and reconnecting with her teenage daughter is difficult, as the memory of past
acts and the continuing presence of the dead impede the will to live.
Everything's Gone Green, directed by Paul Fox; produced by Radke
Films and True West Films; world sales by Shoreline Entertainment
Ryan, a loveable twenty-nothing, is tempted into a money laundering scheme but
struggles with his ill-gotten gains while trying to find happiness.
Familia, directed by Louise Archambault; produced by micro_scope;
world sales by Christal Films Distribution
The relationships of two sets of three generations of women that asks: as parents
is it ever possible to not repeat our parents' behavioural errors with our own
children?
Six Figures, directed by David Christensen; produced and world sales
by Agitprop Films
There isn't one part of Warner's life that's going the way he'd planned. But
are his disappointments and frustrations powerful enough to trigger murderous
anger?
Steel Toes, directed by David Gow and Mark Adam; produced and world
sales by Galafilm
A young Neo-Nazi skinhead is on trial for racially motivated murder. His lawyer
is a Jewish humanist. Steel Toes takes us into the intense relationship
that develops between them.
The Novena (La Neuvaine), directed by Bernard Émond; produced
by ACPAV and world sales by Seville International
In Saint-Anne-de-Beaupré, a desperate atheist woman doctor meets with
a young man who has come to pray for his dying grandmother.
The Rocket (Maurice Richard), directed by Charles Binamé;
produced by Cinémaginaire and Film Richard; world sales by FunFilm Distribution
The Rocket chronicles the rise of Maurice Richard from a young man into
one of the greatest hockey players in National Hockey League history.
The Secret Life of Happy People (La Vie secrète des gens
heureux), directed by Stéphane Lapointe; produced by Max Films; world
sales by Max Films International
Thomas, a 24 year-old man, falls in love with Audrey but Audrey is on a mission…
Whole New Thing, directed by Amnon Buchbinder; produced and world
sales by Whole Thing Productions
When a precocious, home schooled 13-year-old boy is sent to the local, rural
school for the first time, it's going to be a whole new thing. For everyone.
Canada Pavilion at Cannes
Building on its growing international popularity from the previous years, the
Canada Pavilion will be returning for its fifth year at Cannes with new industry
programming designed to facilitate partnerships between Canadian producers and
their international counterparts.
Located in the very heart of the Festival and Market, the Canada Pavilion will
be bringing together 13 federal and provincial government partners from all
regions of the country. More than 60 Canadian organizations and companies, to
date, will be operating under the Pavilion.
The Canada Pavilion is the focal point for networking meetings as well as a
business centre for Canadian industry representatives and their international
partners. In addition to the Canada Pavilion's business resources, Canadians
attending Cannes will have access to Telefilm's expert consulting in coproduction
and international relations. Telefilm will also be widely distributing its Canada
at Cannes brochure, profiling this year's Canadian films at the Cannes Festival
and in the Perspective Canada_Cannes Market component, as well as its
new brochure featuring the corporate profiles of over 40 Canadian companies.
Once again this year Telefilm Canada and SODEC will be partnering for the Canada/Quebec
focus at the Producers Network, organized by the Marché du Film and to
be held on the morning of May 22.
2006 Canada Pavilion partners
In addition to Telefilm Canada, the 2006 Canada Pavilion will include: the Department
of Canadian Heritage - Trade Routes Program; Department of Foreign Affairs and
International Trade Canada; the Ontario Media Development Corporation; British
Columbia Film, Alberta Film; the Manitoba Film and Sound Development Corporation;
SaskFilm and Video Development Corporation; New Brunswick Film; the Newfoundland
& Labrador Film Development Corporation; the Nova Scotia Film Development
Corporation; and Technology PEI, as well as the Canadian Film and Television
Production Association.
2006 Canada Pavilion sponsors
National Film Board of Canada
Telefilm Canada
Telefilm Canada is a federal cultural agency dedicated to the development and
promotion of the Canadian audiovisual industry. Telefilm provides financial
support to the private sector to create Canadian productions that appeal to
audiences domestically and internationally. The Corporation also administers
the funding programs of the Canadian Television Fund.
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Media enquiries:
Jeanine Basile, Head of Communications
(514) 283-6363 or 1-800-567-0890
basilej@telefilm.gc.ca
At Cannes:
Stephen Lan, Press Attaché
Toronto: (416) 923-6327
During Cannes (May 17-28): 011-33 (0) 6-11-08-58-68
lan.stephen@sympatico.ca
Canada Pavilion at Cannes 2006:
Stand 123
Esplanade Georges Pompidou
Phone: 011-33 (0) 4-92-59-02-37
Fax: 011-33 (0) 4-92-59-02-39
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