Past Events

  BARRIE FILM FESTIVAL SCREEN ONE FILM SERIES: The Miracle Club  Wednesday, September 6, 2023 – 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm Galaxy Cinemas, 72 Commerce Park Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 8W8 Tickets: Adults $10; Seniors (65 and older)/Students $8 General Admission.   Drama/Comedy | 90 Min. | Ireland / United Kingdom PG – for thematic elements and some language Directed by Thaddeus O'Sullivan Cast: Laura Linney, Maggie Smith, Kathy Bates, Agnes O'Casey, Stephen Rea   There's just one dream for…

Divertimento Wednesday, October 4, 2023 – 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm Galaxy Cinemas, 72 Commerce Park Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 8W8 Tickets: Adults $10; Seniors (65 and older)/Students $8 General Admission.     Drama/Biopic | 110 Min. | France French with English subtitles. Not rated. Directed by Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar Cast: Oulaya Amamra, Lina El Arabi, Niels Arestrup   Zahia Ziouani, 17, dreams of becoming a conductor, while her twin sister Fettouma hopes to be a professional cellist. They want to…

October 13-22, 2023 Screening Venue: Galaxy Cinemas, located in the south end of Barrie at 72 Commerce Park Drive   The 26th edition of this ten-day multi-faceted festival provides a curated selection of films from all over the world with a particular emphasis on Canadian creators and their work. Event includes an international Short Film Competition, Directors Brunch, unique pop up parties, and special guests. There is something for everyone!  Check out the Films and Events!       Film…

Documentary | 90 min. | Canada | 2023     Two gritty teams of hobbyist cavers are poised to break records for the longest and deepest caves in Canada. With few places on Earth left to discover, caving may be the last remaining activity of true exploration. After discovering a flooded underground chamber kilometres underground, Katie, a daytime office-worker, becomes obsessed with returning to the Bisaro Anima cave in the Rockies to push the caving depth record. At the same…

Documentary | 99 min. | Canada | 2023     A deep look of the incredible devotion, artistry and sacrifices that Karen Kain and the National Ballet of Canada dancers make in their pursuit of creating something unique, meaningful and beautiful.   Opening night is sponsored by: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaTmGFk3Fnk

Documentary | 78 min. | Canada | 2023     This powerful documentary features the truths of seven Survivors of Canada’s first and longest running residential school. FILMMAKER AND SPECIAL GUESTS IN ATTENDANCE Includes a post-screening Q&A with courageous Elders who survived the Mohawk Institute and the film’s Director Faith Howe.   https://vimeo.com/814655825

Documentary | 92 min. | Greenland/Denmark/Canada | 2023 Language: English, Danish, Kalaallisut, Inuktitut with English subtitles     Renowned Inuit lawyer Aaju Peter has led a lifelong fight for the rights of her people. When her son suddenly dies, Aaju embarks on a journey to reclaim her language and culture after a lifetime of whitewashing and forced assimilation. But is it possible to change the world and mend your own wounds at the same time?   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38tCGsidiTE