The Athlete
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 December 15 screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker and Stevens Dorcelus.
Official Selection, CINEMANIA 2024
The Athlete introduces us to Stevens Dorcelus, a young Montrealer of Haitian origin determined to qualify for the Olympics and prove to his close-knit family that his dream is within reach. Equal parts a family saga, a sports film and an intimate portrait, this documentary offers a rare glimpse into Stevens' quest to make his mark.
Marie-Claude Fournier
Marie-Claude Fournier is a director, producer and photographer with a passion for the documentary genre in all its forms (short, feature, linear, interactive and photographic). Several of her works (Mes États Nordiques, Le poids de la ressemblance, Femme Centaure, In the Heart of Vivianne Gauthier) have been selected in national and international festivals and have won prestigious awards. A multi-talented artist, her diverse professional activities always bring her into contact with a wide variety of people and environments, her first source of motivation.
Photo: Thierry Bosse
