The Third Screening of our Free Outdoor Cinema Will Take Place on July 30
The next screening from our free outdoor cinema will take place on Thursday, July 30, at the Sutton School of Art. On the program: three short films from the National Film Board of Canada and the Quebec feature film “Gaz Bar Blues”.
Schedule for Thursday, July 30
Music at 7 p.m.
The evening will kick off at 7 p.m. with a musical performance by West Trainz and their lively bluegrass music.
Short Films at 8:15 p.m.
Starting at 8:15 p.m., audience members will be invited to watch three short films from the National Film Board of Canada:
- “The Hedgehog’s Home,” by Eva Cvijanovic (2017, 10 min)
- “Bad Seeds,” by Claude Cloutier (2020, 6 min)
- “The Turtle Syndrome,” by Samuel Cantin (2021, 4 min)
Feature Film at 9 p.m.
The feature film selected for this third outdoor movie night, presented free of charge by the Town of Sutton, is *Gaz Bar Blues* by Louis Bélanger (2003, 1 hr 55 min), starring Serge Thériault.
Synopsis: François Brochu, the owner of a gas station, struggles to manage his relationships with his sons; rising crime in the neighborhood and the Parkinson’s disease he suffers from are jeopardizing the future of his business. The survival of the gas station—where neighborhood regulars stop by every day—is threatened by his sons’ lack of interest in the family business and competition from self-service stations in the neighborhood.
Before the screening, Pascale Bussières will host a discussion with director Louis Bélanger, who will share various anecdotes about this tender and moving feature film, a classic of Quebec cinema.
Showtime: 9:00 p.m.
. Runtime: 1 hour 55 minutes
. Film presented in the original French version with English subtitles
. To watch the trailer, click here.
IMPORTANT! To enjoy a lovely, comfortable evening under the stars, be sure to wear warm clothes and bring a large blanket. In case of rain or the threat of a thunderstorm, the event will be held indoors.
Upcoming and Final Outdoor Cinema Screening
Mark your calendars!
On August 13, you can attend a free screening of the Oscar-nominated French animated film *Les Triplettes de Belleville* by Sylvain Chomet (2003, 1 hr 20 min).
The film will be shown in its original French version with English subtitles.
Although the film is in French, there is virtually no dialogue: much like a silent film, the story is conveyed visually and through song.
To view the schedule for the Sutton School of Art’s “Nocturnes,” click here.