Imane’s Promise
The mission of the Centre d'art et essai de la Cinémathèque québécoise (CAECQ) is to primary program Quebec-made documentaries and independent fiction, as well as international documentaries, animated and foreign films, while encouraging opportunities for meetings between the public and the artists. Its programming is presented in conjunction with the Cinémathèque québécoise’s under the label New releases.
The November 6 & 9 screenings will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker
Winner of Best Feature Documentary - Regards d'ici, Vues d'Afrique 2024
Imane Chibane writes a feminist blog in a country where women are viewed as minors for life. Threats and adversity have never prevented her from decrying loud and clear the injustices that have kept women in submission in Algeria. The 26-year-old activist was found dead in her apartment in 2019. With this film, filmmaker Nadia Zouaoui sought to fulfill a promise she made to Imane while she was still alive: to document her journey. This film is a posthumous gift to her, and a way to let her know that her struggles and sacrifices were not in vain.
Nadia Zouaoui
Born in Algeria, Nadia Zouaoui has been living in Quebec since 1988, where she studied literature and communication at the Université de Montréal and McGill University. As a producer, director, and journalist, she has worked for Radio-Canada, CBC, and Al Jazeera's documentary channel. Her debut film, Le voyage de Nadia, sheds light on the struggles of women in the patriarchal society where she grew up. The film won several awards, including the Gémeaux Award for Best Documentary Screenwriting and the Caméra au poing Award at the Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM). Nadia's films explore adversity in an effort to build bridges between cultures, the global North and South, and individuals from diverse backgrounds and opinions. Her mission is to foster critical thinking and dialogue for better coexistence.
Bio: pixelleX
Photo: Mohand Belmellat
