Nuisance Bear
Location
Fernand-Seguin screening room
Date
December 4th, 2026
Duration
89 min
Cycle
New releases
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.
Grand Jury Prize - U.S. Documentary, 2026 Sundance
Nuisance Bear
Directed by
Gabriela Osio Vanden, Jack Weisman
Language
English, Inuktitut with French subtitles
Origins
USA, Canada
Year
2026
Duration
89 min
Genre
Documentary
Format
Digital
Synopsis
A polar bear is forced to navigate a human world of tourists, wildlife officers, and hunters as its ancient migration collides with modern life. When a sacred predator is branded a nuisance, it becomes unclear who truly belongs in this shared landscape.
