A short guide to outdoor cinema

The beginning of summer marks the return of several outdoor activities, including outdoor cinema. Here is a short (non-exhaustive) guide to the various festivals and events where you can see films as a couple, with friends or family in the metropolis this summer.

Cinema under the stars

The Cinéma sous les étoiles festival opens its 14^e edition, Friday evening, with the documentary My imaginary country directed by Patricio Guzmàn, at Laurier Park. Documentary films from here and elsewhere stand out this year for their social commitment, where two strong themes stand out: feminism and ecology. Until August 31, 60 productions will be presented in 15 different locations such as the Biosphere and Jarry Park. Among the expected films, I salute you bitch (July 6, Molson Park), The myth of the black woman (July 12, Laurier Park), I placed my mother (1^er August, Médéric-Martin park), Our Lady of Arsenic (July 21, square Dézéry) and The Super 8 years (July 5, Laurier Park). Films are screened at 9 p.m.

Film noir at the Canal

Back for a seventh edition, the cult detective film festival Film Noir au Canal will aim to entertain the population of the Sud-Ouest borough. Every Sunday from July 16 to August 20, the festival will present six free screenings, in Saint-Patrick Square, at the corner of Wellington and Saint-Patrick streets. These outdoor screenings, which bring together more than 3,000 moviegoers each summer, begin at sunset and are preceded by musical performances. On the program, classics like rear window by Alfred Hitchcock and children of paradise from Marcel Carné to works less known to the general public such as I soliti ignoti by Mario Monica and The second wind by Jean-Pierre Melville. The first film presented will be Kiss Me Deadly, July 16. For subsequent screenings, consult the event’s Facebook page where the films are announced a week in advance.

Cine-park Dante

On Wednesday evenings from July 5 to August 30, Dante Park, in Little Italy, will host the screening of many films at sunset. This festival will highlight Italian cinema and will offer feature films with French or English subtitles. Comedies, historical films and several other genres will be offered throughout the summer. The film Sulla Giostra, a female opera directed by Giorgia Cecere, will open the ball. Before each performance, the public will be able to discuss with film experts, directors and actors present.

The Summer of New Cinema

The Festival du nouveau cinema de Montréal invites the public to the third Estival du nouveau cinema, which will take place from August 31 to September 3 on the Esplanade Tranquille in the Quartier des Spectacles. From 6 p.m. each evening, films (including The Banshees of Inisherin And August 32 on Earth) will be broadcast in high definition on what is described as “Montreal’s largest outdoor projection screen in the summer”. DJs, musical and dance shows, meetings with artists, tastings, catering and bar services will also be offered.

cineruels

Cinéruelles returns for a third year. To bring the cinema closer to families, we offer free screenings in the heart of the alleys of the Plateau Mont-Royal and Rosemont districts. Until August 6, on Friday and Saturday evenings, animated films for children will be screened in 40 alleys. Among them are Quebec productions Katak, the brave beluga And Felix and the Treasure of Morgäa. Note that popcorn will be offered free of charge at each performance.

The Cin’Hoch of the summer

The summer Cin’Hoch is back to liven up the evenings in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district. Every Friday evening from July 7 to 1^er September, the public is invited to the parking lot of the Dairy Queen located at 4545, rue Sainte-Catherine Est. A wide variety of films will be presented, such as Shrek (July 7), In a galaxy near you 2 (July 14) and Dunes (August 25). We invite people to bring their chair or blanket.