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A festival première of the film ‘In-Laws 3’ at BellaTOFIFEST IFF!
We’ve already had two weddings. This means we’re in for a christening. The favourite film characters loved so much by Polish cinema enthusiasts come back in the already third instalment of this great cinema blockbuster. Feel invited to come and see the festival première of the comedy ‘In-Laws 3’ More »

Dziadku, wiejemy! – A family meeting with Jan Peszek and Olga Chajdas at the BellaTOFIFEST IFF!
Summertime is meant for adventures, travelling, and using imagination. But it is even beyond little Jagoda to think that her imagination combined with the temper of her grandpa Jeremi will take them as far as to a meeting with a dragon! More »

The début film ‘Bałtyk’ from Iga Lis to be screened at the BellaTOFIFEST IFF!
Long before the beaches and resorts along the Polish coastline got devoured by the contemporary face of tourism, local small businesses used to be one of the main attractions in the area. One of them was the smoking chamber ‘U Mieci,’ famous for its top quality smoked fish. This year, we have a special treat for all those who not only miss that taste, but also the holiday vibrations of old. More »

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Life Begins

La vie commence · dir. Émile Proulx-Cloutier
Canada 2009, 13’

Teenage brothers Joseph and Mathieu rarely interact, but when their suburban home is broken into, a sequence of actions is set in motion and puts their family’s fabric to the test. Examining the profound bond between brothers, Life Begins portrays an affecting drama that unfolds with subtle and confident precision.

Director:Émile Proulx-Cloutier
Screenplay:Émile Proulx-Cloutier
Editing:Stéphane Lafleur
Awards:Nagroda Jury / Jury Prize (MFF / IFF Namur); Grand Prix (Festiwal Nowego Kina w Montrealu / New Cinema Festival Montreal); Canada’s Top Ten (MFF / IFF Toronto)

Émile Proulx-Cloutier — originally from Montreal (Canada), studied cinema at Ahuntsic College where he shot his first short films. In 2004, he wrote and directed short film Papa.