An African American, an Arab-American and a white guy who try to rob a subway train. Because none of them wants to rob people of their own race, it sets them off to a series of arguments over self-identity. Directed by Nino Aldi and co-produced by Quebec filmmaker Patricia Chica,…
The four short films presented here are all documentaries that deal with social issues. You will definitely be brought to think about those issues. I Signed the Petition (Fleifel Mahdi) – Canada Immediately after a Palestinian man signs an online petition, he is thrown into a panic-inducing spiral of self-doubt.…
During our 5th anniversary, we produced a small web series of 4 episodes in which we explain some techniques used in cinema. 2 years later, we decided to share them here. This small series called Behind the Picture, is produced without pretension, with the sole purpose of informing in a…
The Maids Will Come on Monday traces the satirical dysfunction of a haughty family during an uncomfortable Christmas dinner. At times crude, humorous, and chilling, the family engages in a series of heartfelt gestures and dissonant exchanges while seated at a roundtable eating assorted takeout foods…
2019 is coming to an end; the time has come for cinematographic assessments. Long métrages 5 – Sole (Carlo Sironi) – Italy Ermanno and Lena are two strangers. Lena has come from Poland to sell her baby. Ermanno has to pretend to be the father so that he can entrust…
“Life is a cigarette. It begins with light and ends in ash.” During the first holiday season after her beloved father’s passing, a young woman attempts to recreate their traditions with his cremated remains. With Joyeux Noel, Haley Webb creates a light film, but of great quality. By treating Christmas…
For Italy in short!, François on behalf of Le Petit Septième, met director Federico del Buono, whose first film, Conquista il mondo, will be presented on our website from December 6 to 8 2019. The interview was the occasion to learn more about the film itself, but also about trends…
“Boom!” Stephan, Jason, Nemis and Bracken aren’t teens yet. Like other kids of their age they’re living carefree lives except when it comes to their shared passion: drag queen routines. In imitating character (Queen Lactatia, Laddy GaGa or Suzan Bee Anthony) or exaggerating feminine stereotypes (Bracken), these kids transform and…
