2008 Movies — Alphabetical List

Where? Bloor Cinema

When? March 31 — April 4

These shows are intended for schools, but are open to the general public. Tickets will be available one hour before the start of the movie at the "Bloor Cinema" for a special price of $6.00 (cash only). Regarding schools, for further information or to make a reservation, please contact Claire Benezra: phone: 905-883-7951 e-mail: jnc@rogers.com

Alive (2004) When Alex Meyer, a director of musicals, rediscovers the inspiration that had deserted him when he split up with his wife, Elisa, his producer refuses to come on board. In the world of show biz, three years absence is a very, very long time. Cast: Richard Anconina, Valeria Golino, Ginie Line Dir: Frédéric Berthe — 85 min.  Rated PG

Michou D'Auber (2007) Nine-year-old Messaoud is a kid from Aubervilliers, a Parisian suburb. Because his mother is ill, his father is forced to leave him in a foster family’s care. Cast: Gérard Depardieu, Nathalie Baye, Mathieu Amalric, Samy Seghir Dir: Thomas Gilou — 124 min.  Rated 14A

Mr. Average (2006) Because he’s just like everyone else, Jalil is exceptional. As he infallibly provides responses shared by the majority, without his knowing it he’s become the measuring stick of an imminent marketing institute run by two cynics, Didier and Françoise. Cast: Khalid Maadour, Caroline Dhavernas, Gilbert Melki , Chantal Lauby, Thierry Lhermitte Dir: Pierre-Paul Renders — 90 min.  Rated 14A

Persepolis (2006) The coming-of-age story of a precocious and outspoken young Iranian girl that begins during the Islamic Revolution. We meet nine-year-old Marjane when the fundamentalists first take power--forcing the veil on women and imprisoning thousands. Cast: (voice of/avec les voix de) Catherine Deneuve, Chiara Mastrioanni, Danielle Darrieux Dir: Marjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud — 95 min.  Rated 14A

Take the Plunge (2007) Gaby Roberge is a rebellious sixteen year-old student attending Sainte-Victoire secondary school. Gaby has no friends; at home, she lives with her father and her little brother over whom she dotes like a mother since their own mother left to pursue an acting career. Cast: Hélène Bourgeois Leclerc, Yanick Bousquet, Catherine de Léan, Maxime Desbiens Tremblay, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin Dir: Frédéric D'Amours — 119 min.  Rated PG