This year, #DokuFest, in collaboration with #RIDM – Rencontres Internationales du Documentaire de Montréal, has chosen to turn its gaze towards #Canada, specifically highlighting the province of #Québec. With a curated programme that spans across different generations of creators, the festival offers an enticing overview of contemporary documentary cinema.

DokuFest’s programme presents an array of feature-length documentary films. Among the selected works are Denis Côté’s A Skin So Soft, Émilie Serri’s Damascus Dreams, Miryam Charles’ This House, Jean-François Lesage’s Prayer for a Lost Mitten, and Oksana Karpovych’s Don’t Worry, the Doors Will Open.

One of the focal points of the programme is the significant presence and contributions of Indigenous filmmakers. Collaborating with Wapikoni Mobile, a platform dedicated to amplifying Indigenous voices, DokuFest has curated a special programme of short films. These films offer a glimpse into the vibrant and diverse Indigenous cultures of Québec, shedding light on the unique challenges and triumphs faced by these communities.