Fierté Montréal is thrilled to renew its collaboration with the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma (FNC) for a second consecutive year, highlighting the work of 2SLGBTQIA+ filmmakers. As part of this partnership, Fierté Montréal will award the Prix Fierté Montréal to the best 2SLGBTQIA+ feature film from an exceptional selection of works, further solidifying our commitment to promoting diversity and queer representation in the film industry.
This year, the films eligible for the Prix Fierté Montréal are diverse and reflect the richness of artistic perspectives from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities:
- I'M NOT EVERYTHING I WANT TO BE
Directed by Klára Tasovská | Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria
An intimate visual portrait of Libuše Jarcovjáková, a prominent photographer of the Czechoslovak counter-culture. - VIET AND NAM
Directed by Minh Quý Truong | Vietnam, Philippines, Singapore, France, Netherlands, Italy, Germany, United States
An immersive queer romance set in the depths of Vietnamese coal mines, where past and present blend with magic. - REAS
Directed by Lola Arias | Argentina, Germany, Switzerland
Former prisoners reclaim their past through songs in this compelling story of solidarity. - EAT THE NIGHT
Directed by Caroline Poggi and Jonathan Vinel | France
Between love and violence, this experimental thriller explores family bonds in a virtual world on the brink of disappearance. - BLUISH
Directed by Lilith Kraxner and Milena Czernovsky | Austria
A sensory experience capturing the daily lives of two young Viennese women, imbued with temporal and existential suspension. - MOST PEOPLE DIE ON SUNDAYS
Directed by Iair Said | Argentina, Italy, Spain
A melancholic and touching comedy about a man seeking family reconciliation, filmed with sensitivity and humor. - DISCO'S REVENGE
Directed by Omar Majeed and Peter Mishara | Ontario
A documentary on the birth and legacy of disco, a musical revolution that amplified the voices of Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ communities. - KYUKA: BEFORE SUMMER'S END
Directed by Kostis Charamountanis | Greece, Macedonia
A single father and his twins embark on a surprising journey while sailing to the island of Poros. - THE VISITOR
Directed by Bruce LaBruce | United Kingdom
Radical and experimental, this film explores sexuality and anarchy with bold freedom. - EMILIA PÉREZ
Directed by Jacques Audiard | France
A queer social thriller that blends genres with gripping storytelling and outstanding performances. - PEACHES GOES BANANAS
Directed by Marie Losier | France, Belgium
An explosive and energetic documentary following 17 years of the technopunk performer Peaches' career.
The Festival du Nouveau Cinéma, with over 50 years of history, is a premier platform in Canada for national and international auteur cinema. It showcases new perspectives through original programming, celebrating emerging creators and technological innovation.
By partnering with the FNC, Fierté Montréal reaffirms its commitment to supporting inclusive and diverse stories while promoting the visibility of 2SLGBTQIA+ artists in the global film industry.
