Thanks to the support of the Italian Cultural Institute of Montreal, there are two films of Italian production, present in the programming of the 26th edition of the FIFEM (Festival International du Film pour Enfants Montréal). The screenings will take place at the Cinéma Beaubien 2396, rue Beaubien Est – Montreal.
IN COMPETITION
Tuesday, February 28 at 2:45pm
Thursday March 2nd at 2 :45pm
OLTRE IL CONFINE – International première – In the presence of director Alessandro Valenti
Italy, 2022, 96 min, original version with narration in French
Bekisisa, 12, has a wonderful voice while her brother Eno, 6, dreams of owning the shirt of his favorite footballer. Having become orphans, they have to leave their African village to join their uncle in Italy. A long journey towards the hope of a better life.
PANORAMA CATEGORY
Closing movie
THE BOY AND THE TIGER by Brando Quilici – Canadian première
Italy, 2023, 94mn, French dubbed version
One-night Balmani, a young orphan, saves a tiger cub from the clutches of a ruthless poacher. To escape him, they embark on a long and dangerous journey to the heights of the Himalayas. Together they will live the greatest adventure of their lives.
For the complete programming, please visit the Festival website : https://fifem.com/