Spotlight Gala Film: Le Dernier repas w/Mercenaire
Where
Le dernier repas (The Last Supper)
Reynold, dying from stomach cancer, recalls his past as a prisoner while unable to eat normally. After 20 years of estrangement, his daughter Vanessa reluctantly visits. With her aunt’s help, she prepares Haitian dishes that evoke memories, allowing Reynold to share painful truths and reveal his love, transforming their relationship in his final days.
Canada, 2024, 111 minutes
Director Maryse Legagneur
Distributor Maison 4:3
Mercenaire
Recently released from prison, David grapples with his past and the brutality of his new job at a slaughterhouse.
Canada, 2025, 15 minutes
Director Pier-Philippe Chevigny
Sponsored by Telefilm Canada and the Bureau du Québec dans les Provinces atlantiques