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  • poster for Monkey Man
    Wednesday May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Join us for excitement and thrills every second Wednesday of the month as we play an action/adventure movie  This month's pick is Monkey Man.

    The film was directed by Dev Patel and was released in 2014. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.

    Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 121 minutes. In English and Hindi with English subtitles.

  • map of Asia on red background
    Friday May 16, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Join us once a month for Friday afternoon sci-fi films,​ from classic B-movies to modern movie masterpieces!

    In honour of Asian Heritage Month, enjoy this one-take time travel sci-fi comedy from Japanese director Junta Yamaguchi.

    Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes: Dorosute no hate de bokura (2022)

    A cafe owner discovers that the TV in his cafe suddenly shows images from the future, but only two minutes into the future.

    1 h 10 min. In Japanese with English subtitles. Courtesy of Kanopy.

  • poster for Oasis
    Monday May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Every Monday evening we put the spotlight on a director's work, giving us a chance to explore their oeuvre, revisit movies we've played on Tuesdays, and just....watch some good movies. This month's pick is Lee Chang-dong.

    Join us for a free screening of Oasis In as part of our Monday Director Spotlight Series. The film was released in 2002. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.

    Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 132 minutes. In Korean with English subtitles.

  • poster for Didi
    Tuesday May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Join us for a free screening of Dìdi as part of our "The Ever-Evolving Self" movie theme for May. The film was directed by Sean Wang and was released in 2024. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.

    Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 91 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • Tuesday May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Enjoy a selection of films, each from an Italian director! Films will be presented with English subtitles. 

    Presented by the Ottawa Chapter of the Dante Alighieri Society in collaboration with the OPL presents a monthly Italian movie night. The Dante Alighieri Society is a volunteer not for profit organization registered in Ontario, dedicated to the promotion of Italian culture.

    In May, we are watching "A Chiara" 2021 (2hrs 02min)

    Follows the story of 15-year-old Chiara whose close-knit family falls apart after her father abandons them in Calabria.

  • poster for Mamma Mia
    Wednesday May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Join us for lighthearted love and laughs every third Wednesday of the month as we play a romantic comedy movie  This month it's Mamma May-a with a screening of Mamma Mia! The Movie.

    The film was directed by Phyllida Lloyd was released in 2008. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.

    Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 109 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • Thursday May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm

    Do you love horror movies? Join us once a month to watch a spooky film, followed by a short discussion where we share our thoughts and observations. All are welcome! ​

    Popcorn provided, feel free to bring your own snacks (non-alcholoic). 

    22nd May Film: Lisa Frankenstein (2024)

    A coming of RAGE love story about a teenager and her crush, who happens to be a corpse. After a set of horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a journey to find love, happiness - and a few missing body parts.

    Language: English

    Age Rating: PG-13

    Length: 101min

  • poster for Poetry
    Monday May 26, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Every Monday evening we put the spotlight on a director's work, giving us a chance to explore their oeuvre, revisit movies we've played on Tuesdays, and just....watch some good movies. This month's pick is Lee Chang-dong.

    Join us for a free screening of Poetry In as part of our Monday Director Spotlight Series. The film was released in 1999. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.

    Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 130 minutes. In Korean with English subtitles.

  • Monday May 26, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Le 24 février à 18h: Avant les rues.

    Shawnouk, un jeune atikamekw, tue un homme lors d'un vol à main armée. Après s'être évadé en forêt, il retourne dans son village et cherche à se liberer par la pratique de rituels traditionnels. 

    Le 17 mars à 18h: Nos belles-sœurs.

    A la fin des années 1960, Germaine Lauzon est l'heureuse gagnante d'un million de timbres grâce auxquels elle pourra enfin acheter par catalogue tous dont elle a toujours rêvé. Elle invite sa fille, sa soeur et ses voisines à une petite soirée, mais la jalousie s'installe de plus en plus chez ces femmes.

    Le 28 avril à 18h: La vénus d’argent.

    Jeanne a 24 ans. Elle fait le pari de réussir sa vie dans le monde de la finance. Pas pour la gloire ou le luxe, mais parce que c'est le moyen qu'elle a trouvé pour gagner la liberté.

    Le 26 mai à 18h: Les visiteurs.

    En 1122, le sort d'une sinistre sorcière et la distraction d'un enchanteur propulsent un valeureux guerrier et son écuyer dans une époque démente, la nôtre ! 

  • poster for I Saw the TV Glow
    Tuesday May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Join us for a free screening of I Saw the TV Glow as part of our "The Ever-Evolving Self" movie theme for May. The film was directed by Jane Schoenbrun and was released in 2024. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.

    Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 100 minutes. In English with subtitles.