Tag: ocan23

Films screened at the Ottawa Canadian Film Festival in 2023. OCan is a Film Festival in Ottawa that celebrates Canadian film with annual festival screenings in November, usually held at the ByTowne Cinema.

Review: Laundry

“The actual laundry we see throughout the film comes across as a visual metaphor for all we try to get done as humans.” – Randy Kakegamic

Randy Kakegamic

Review: A Simple Mix-Up

“Gossiping wives, cul de sac meetings, murder and martini glasses. Who’s to say the suburbs are a bore?” – Randy Kakegamic

Randy Kakegamic

Review: Broken Waters

“Through a thought-provoking screenplay, engaging acting, and a evocative musical score, ‘Broken Waters’ is an immersive account on the shared struggles of trauma, healing, and being a woman.” – Bernice De Gracia

Bernice De Gracia

Review: A love letter

“Director Thaïs Despont delivers us A love letter: where the simplicity of a handwritten letter invites viewers together through evoking a raw, honest, and relatable intimacy”. – Bernice De Gracia

Bernice De Gracia

Review: IDOL

“Following the premise of the 2000-year-old Pygmalion story in a modern, urban environment a man creates an idol of the perfect female and falls in love with it. ” – Siddhi Shukal

Siddhi Shukal

Review: The Trapline

“I recommend watching this film for its breathtaking visuals of snow-capped mountains and a story that makes you want to pursue a passion of your own!” – Siddhi Shukal

Siddhi Shukal

Review: Lunch at the Rideau

“The personal accounts of the regular customers added a deeply emotional layer to the film, making me feel like I want to be a part of that camaraderie and conversation.” – Siddhi Shukal

Siddhi Shukal