ARIEL Back to Buenos Aires is the story of a brother and sister who return to the country of their birth, Argentina, for the first time in their adult lives. Against the backdrop of glamorous tango clubs of Buenos Aires, they uncover dark family secrets and the reason for their parents' emigration to Canada.
Canada
Christina
Christina, a young woman with Down syndrome, is tired of being coddled by her mother. She has her own life and deserves privacy. And she doesn’t appreciate wearing the same cutesy hair clip as the dog, thank you very much.
Lately, however, Christina’s mom has been acting strange. She can't remember names, and she keeps forgetting to pack lunches. Though Christina longs for space, she finds her presence more crucial to her mother than ever as their codependent relationship is altered by illness.
Find Your Wild
When an Iranian new immigrant in Montreal resumes her old job as a beautician, her husband is challenged by the shift in the narrative of gender roles.
Purple Don’t Cry
A misguided young man ignores the wise advice of a gang leader and starts selling drugs to achieve his dreams of a luxury lifestyle; but he soon realizes that quick money comes with deadly consequences.
Songs Versus City
As our world becomes louder, songbirds are forced to adapt, but they are reaching their limit and are at risk in the city.
Our Own Spirits Regained
A group of multination Indigenous Elders from across Canada, along with community members, come together to find healing from past traumas.