Cinéma du Marc · Rooftop screenings in Montréal

Sunday 31 August · double bill · on actual 16mm film

Tonight's programme

in glorious cinemascope, on actual 16mm film, projected by the one and only Philippe Spurell of the Ciné-Club Film Society

I

Main feature

The Green Snake

1993by Tsui Hark16mmCinemascope

Sister snakes Green (Maggie Cheung) and White (Joey Wong) have managed to attain human form after centuries of practising sorcery. They seek to understand and be a part of humanity, and desire love and compassion in their new forms. But their entry into the human world upsets the natural order, and is not welcomed by all. Zealous Buddhists attempt to seek out and destroy the snakes, especially Fa Hoi (Vincent Zhao), a monk conflicted by forbidden earthly desires and his assigned spiritual mandate. Though the Snakes mean no harm to humanity, their presence invites the wrath of Heaven…

I haven't seen this myself, but I assume it has stylised violence and is not really suitable for kids.

II

Preceded by the short film

Curtains

1995by Stephanie and Mark MorgensternCinemascope 2.66:1

A glimpse into the behind-the-scenes reality of theatre production as an actress, after she's been dumped, confronts her internal turmoil in the 15 minutes before a show begins. The film, also known as Rideau in its french version, won awards for best script and direction at Yorkton and was a Genie nominee for Best Short. It has pretty much nothing in common with the feature except being shot in Cinemascope and presented in the 2.66:1 aspect ratio.

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How to get there · Comment s'y rendre

3981 Boulevard St-Laurent, suite 900

door code / code à la porte 900 (or/ou 901 if that doesn't work)

Doors open at 7pm, and the screening will start a bit after sundown, sometime between 7:30 and 8pm.
Take the elevator to the 8th floor, then up the stairs on the right to the roof.
Please bring snacks and drinks to share.
Admission is free but please RSVP to me or Philippe (cineclubfilmsociety@gmail.com) because space is limited. If you did not RSVP, you may be SOL.

Merci / Thank you!

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Blade Runner (1982)

In the "Projections Rattrapage pour Bad Film Students" series: l'incontournable Blade Runner (1982) de Ridley Scott.

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Akira Kurosawa

High and Low (1963)

In preparation for seeing Spike Lee's latest joint: here's the original, directed by Akira Kurosawa, starring Toshirô Mifune, Yutaka Sada and Tatsuya Nakadai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions habituelles

Can I bring a friend? Je peux emmener un ami?

Yes of course - Oui, certainement, mais si c'est plus que un ou deux, avertissez-nous. If it's more than one or two, please give us a heads up.

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I didn't RSVP: can I still come?

We're happy to have last-minute additions, but If you did not RSVP, we may be full and have no room for you, or you will end up sitting somewhere less comfortable. Please check in with us before coming. Thank you!

Is there popcorn? can I bring snacks?

Yes there is a popcorn machine, and yes please bring snacks and drinks to share. There is a little kitchen with mini fridge, stove, oven and microwave if needed.

Are there any age restrictions for screenings?

Age restrictions depend on the film being shown. Please refer to the specific event details or ask us for information about age suitability. The Green Snake is probably full of stylised violence and not suitable for children. Curtains has adult themes and will not be of interest to children either.

What safety measures are in place at the venue?

We're on a roof: there are guard rails all around the deck and walkways. No-one is allowed walking out onto the roof surface itself. There is an independent outdoor fire escape in addition to the building's internal stairs.

Is there a membership or subscription available?

Currently, we do not have a membership program, but we encourage visitors to follow our event announcements and subscribe to our newsletter for updates.

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Do you host private screenings or events? On peut louer?

Yes, we offer options for private screenings and events. Please contact us directly to discuss availability and arrangements. Contactez-nous ci-bas si vous voulez louer pour une projection privée.

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Why every other Sunday?

Because I never want to conflict with the screenings of my buddy Philippe Spurell's Ciné-Club Film Society, which are on sundays every two weeks. He always picks such good films that I always want to be at his screenings! His specialty is screening exclusively on film, 16 and 35mm, and sometimes we collaborate, like those outdoor projections on the Cooper roof. Click below to go to his website and sign up for his mailing list.

— Mark

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