vikingby Stéphane Lafleur, Baby sitterby Monia Chokri, The red roomsby Pascal Plante, and The plungerby Francis Leclerc collect the greatest number of quotes at the unveiling of the finalists of the 25e Quebec Cinema Gala.
Abandoned by Radio-Canada in October 2022, rescued by Bell Media last July, the Gala Québec Cinéma will rise from its ashes in December. “The idea is that it encourages people to consume Quebec films that they will have heard about during the holiday season,” says Dominique Dugas, new director of Québec Cinéma. What we saw this year compared to other years is that Quebec cinema is experiencing a resurgence and, as we see in the Audience Award category, films by female directors have done very well. »
In total, 47 films from all categories, released between March 6, 2022 and August 31, 2023, will compete for 30 Iris prizes. “We didn’t want films to be penalized, that they not be considered for any gala,” explains Dominique Dugas. We then find ourselves with 18 months of production, that is to say more films, more competition. The fear we had was that the films released last spring would be forgotten by voters, but the nominations prove to us that this is not the case. Next year, these are the films released between 1er September 2023 and August 31, 2024 who will be nominated. »
Besides vikingby Stéphane Lafleur, who dominates with 18 selections, Baby sitterby Monia Chokri, The red roomsby Pascal Plante, and The plunger, by Francis Leclerc stand out with respectively 14, 13 and 12 citations each. To these four films appearing in the Best Film category are added Arsenault and sonsby Rafael Ouellet, Falcon Lakeby Charlotte LeBon, and Noémie says yesby Geneviève Albert, who respectively collected 8, 6 and 4 selections.
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Jay Du Temple and Fabiola Nyrva Aladin at the unveiling of the finalists on Tuesday.
Firstly, actress Fabiola Nyrva Aladin, who appears in the Revelation of the Year category for her role as Janet in vikingby Stéphane Lafleur, will host the 8e Artisans Québec Cinéma Gala on December 7 at Studio TD, at 7:30 p.m. In all, 18 awards will be presented, including the Iris in the technical categories, documentaries and short films.
“I am experiencing great emotions,” confides Fabiola Nyrva Aladin. It’s been two years since we left for Alberta to shoot Viking; With the gala coming up, the memories of this shoot, where there was a lot of love and learning, come back to me. I am really delighted with this recognition because everyone worked very hard. viking has a lot of nominations for the Artisans Gala, but I have to remain biased. »
Secondly, it will be the turn of Jay Du Temple to take the helm of the 25e Gala Québec Cinéma on December 10 from 8 p.m. on Noovo and Noovo.ca. During this evening, 12 Iris awards will be distributed, including those for Best Film and the Audience Award, a category we find December 23by Myriam Bouchard, Confessionsby Luc Picard, Katak the brave belugaby Christine Dallaire-Dupont and Nicola Lemay, The time of a summerby Louise Archambault, and My mother’s menby Anik Jean.
Having not yet seen all the nominated films, the two hosts are taking advantage of the last few days to watch up to three films per day: “It’s a great problem, having to watch Quebec films,” says Jay Du Temple. I hope to have seen everything by the gala. »
“There comes a time when we have to remember that we are just humans who do small business between humans, so it is a good guide to remove that pressure,” explains Fabiola Nyrva Aladin about the renewal embodied by the two hosts, who will have the task of reigniting public interest in the Gala Québec Cinéma.
Iris Tribute to Rémy Girard
Host of the first edition of the gala, at the time when it was called The big night of cinemaRémy Girard, who holds the record for the greatest number of film roles, will receive the Iris Hommage prize for his entire career.
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Remy Girard
“The Gala Québec Cinéma is the national anthem of Quebec cinema! exclaimed the actor featured on stage in Will, by Denys Arcand. I am a film actor and I am proud to say it. I’ve had an extraordinary career and I wish the same for other actors. That said, I hope to continue telling stories. »
Starting today, movie fans can vote for the Gala Québec Cinéma Audience Award on the Noovo website. Furthermore, from December 8 to 12, the public will be able to see or rewatch the finalist films on Crave and on the Québec Cinéma website.
“The gala is like an annual celebration,” concludes filmmaker Francis Leclerc, very happy with the 12 quotes from Diver. I would find it super boring if we took away this party because it’s an occasion where we see each other, where we congratulate each other. I am a pessimist by nature, but we must admit that Quebec cinema had a great summer and a great fall. »