Day: March 23, 2025

Souleymane’s Story: Cycling Around Paris to Find Solace and Safety

Boris Lojkine, the French director whose film Hope won the SACD Prize at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival and narrated a migrant story, has returned with Souleymane’s Story, a story about a Guinean asylum seeker who cycles around Paris, the most romantic city in the world, not for the sake of love and life but for survival and […]

Montreal Critics Week: A New Space for Bold Cinema and In-Depth Discussion

In its inaugural year, Montreal Critics’ Week has already made a name for itself by focusing on thoughtful curation and extensive discussions with filmmakers. Co-founded by film critic and programmer Mathieu Li-Goyette alongside collaborator Ariel Esteban Cahier, the festival showcases a diverse selection of titles without imposing competitive or thematic constraints. By creating a communal viewing experience—often featuring […]