Spare My Bones, Coyote!
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.
Winner of the Magnus-Isacsson Award, RIDM 2025
For the last twelve years, Marisela and Ely, along with the volunteer group the Águilas del Desierto have roamed the US-Mexico desert. Their goal: to seek, find and return to their families the bodies of migrants who died while crossing on foot. This all-consuming calling takes a crushing toll on them, but how could they stop? Spare My Bones, Coyote! follows their work, dedication, and difficult lives they have chosen to live.
Jonah Malak
Jonah Malak, also known as Karim Haroun, is a documentary filmmaker and producer. After studying mathematics and cinema, he dedicated himself to the rewarding profession of documentary filmmaking. His works bridge various disciplines and cultures, including two feature films and several short films: Mystic Mass and My Tuesdays at Catherine’s, both anthropological documentaries exploring religious phenomena in Lebanon. His feature Dave Not Coming Back, is a compelling story about cave diving shot in South Africa and Australia. The film is available on streaming platforms and has garnered over 1.1 million views on YouTube. The film has received numerous accolades, including the Audience Award at the Austin Film Festival, a Canadian Cinema Editors Award for Best Editing, and a nomination for Best Editing at the Canadian Screen Awards.
