Author Archives: Jaimz Asmundson
7th Annual Alliance Francaise du Manitoba French Film Festival (March 24-27, 2022)
The 7th Annual Alliance Francaise French Film Festival is a must for all cinephiles! Ten French-language films are screening this year for the enjoyment of all. Subtitled in English, our program is suitable for all audiences, and contains drama, comedy, adventure and children’s fare. Come and discover the 7th Edition of the French Film Festival at the Cinematheque of Winnipeg: a journey through the Francophonie!
2020/2021 WFG Annual General Meeting (AGM) Notice
The Winnipeg Film Group invites you to attend our Annual General Meeting on Monday, March 21st at 7 pm CT.
Support the WFG through our online 50/50 Raffle!
Supporting the Art of Independent Film By purchasing tickets in our 50/50 draw, you are contributing to the ongoing existence and vitality of independent film education, production, distribution, and exhibition here in Manitoba. Proceeds will be used for analog equipment …
Songs from the Second Floor: The Films of Roy Andersson
One of cinema’s most revered artists, Roy Andersson has created a singular body of work, most notably with his “Living Trilogy” (Songs from the Second Floor; You, the Living; and A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence) and …
Cabin Fever: Free Films for Kids! Feb & March 2022
Do you remember the first time you went to the movies as a kid? We sure do, and we’re recreating the foundational experience every Sunday in February & March.
Holiday Sales! (On now until Dec 31, 2021)
Just in time for the holidays, we have some great items for a steal of the price! Great for gifts or just for yourself!
Woodland Haunts: A Folk Horror Overview (December – January)
Inspired by Kier-La Janisse’s illuminating and comprehensive new documentary on the subject – Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror – this Saturnalia, Cinematheque presents a series of films exploring this strange and magical world of pagan gods and rites, haunted land, and sexual liberation.
Gimme Some Truth Documentary Festival (Dec 1-5, 2021)
Wow, what a year! 2021 has been a difficult year all around for everyone, and especially for us here at the Cinematheque. We lost our dear friend, colleague and shining star of the Winnipeg film Community Dave Barber, who passed …
Catching Up with Rhayne Vermette!
In this special edition of Catching Up, Rhayne Vermette speaks on kinship and the complexities of being a filmmaker. She goes into the details of her film St. Anne and shares so much valuable info with us. Thank you, Rhayne for such a thoughtful interview!
Aurora Gorealis: Canadian Horror Marathon (Oct 30)
Aurora Gorealis returns for one-night only this Halloween! Join us on Saturday, October 30 for a Canadian horror marathon featuring creepy phone calls, botched science experiments, zombie plagues and evil kids. This series pairs classic Canuxploitation offerings with Canadian shorts in a hair-raising sampling of northern frights.
