Gabor Szilasi was a long-time friend of the Cinémathèque québécoise. He entrusted us with numerous photographs that reflect his interest in cinema and those who bring it to life in Quebec. Several exhibitions showcasing this work have been held within our walls, thanks to his invaluable collaboration. We pay tribute to him.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Joannie Lafrenière
A dialogue between director Joannie Lafrenière and Hungarian-born photographer Gabor Szilasi, this film paints a tender and colorful portrait of this humanist artist who has spent the last 60 years documenting the eloquence of daily life in his host country: Quebec. Through various confidences, encounters and stagings tinged with humor and complicity, Gabor shows a unique look at photography as much as at life and old age, which he approaches with curiosity, resilience and optimism.
Joannie Lafrenière
Documentary filmmaker and photographer, Joannie Lafrenière loves human beings. Holding degrees in journalism and photography, Joannie has contributed to several recognized publications and has had the chance to be part of many different inspiring independent projects. Her documentary projects have been shown in major festivals across Canada and abroad. She uses the codes and aesthetics of pop culture playfully, along with the power of kitsch, to avoid the trap of caricature. Her work is informed by an anthropological approach, and she uses the camera as an excuse to establish relationships with people who tickle her curiosity: she then highlights them through portraits in which humanity, fantasy, color and humor are central.
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