JE SUIS ICI

A tale of beginnings and friendships in this luminous documentary by Allen Forouhar.

 

Online reservations from April 23.

edition 2024
JE SUIS ICI
May 7 — 7:30pm
Free - Maison de la culture du Plateau Mont-Royal
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Description

Who says that every journey has a destination? The documentary Je suis ici (I am here) tells the stories of five newcomers to Montreal. Deep friendships are born between them and their French teacher, who helps them to overcome the difficulties of starting a new life here. 

A discussion will follow with the film’s director.

Duration : 50 min

Official Selection :

Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma 2022

Madrid Film Awards 2022

Ark GATE Toronto International Film Festival 2022.

Berlin International Art Film Festival

Winner Best Shorts Competition Award 2022 | Award of Recognition

Credits

Music : Cédrik St-Onge (Ad Litteram), Arash Agha Babaie

Editing : Ricardo Morejón

Scenario : Allen Forouhar

Scenario collaborator : Manon Andre

Editing : Allen Forouhar

Public reception

Public reception begins 30 minutes before the performance. Latecomers will not be admitted.

If you are unable to attend, please inform us. This will allow someone else to enjoy the performance and prevent empty seats in view of the artists.

If the event is sold out, it is possible to present yourself at the door before the show. Unclaimed seats will be offered a few minutes before the performance, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Biography

Allen Forouhar

As a committed filmmaker, Allen Forouhar (he) explores deep and universal themes through his works, tackling topics such as identity, self-discovery, cultural duality and diaspora experiences. His works offer a deep reflection on the contrasts and similarities between Canadian and Iranian cultures, while building bridges between the two worlds.

With

Allen Forouhar

edition 2024
JE SUIS ICI
May 7 — 7:30pm
Free - Maison de la culture du Plateau Mont-Royal
Book
in collaboration