Events & Gatherings
National Canadian Film Day
Remai Modern is pleased to participate in National Canadian Film Day 2024. This screening is organized in partnership with REEL CANADA through their curated 2024 Spotlight series, Films That A.I. Could Never Make, which celebrates the creativity, diversity, and originality of Canadian filmmakers.
Come to one or all of our film screenings today. Each one is free and open to the public! Seating is first come, first served.
April 17 at 1:00PM – 9:00PM
Event/Exhibition meta autogenerated block.
When
April 17 at 1:00PM–9:00PM
Where
SaskTel Theatre
Screening at 1 PM
Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe
Directed by Robert McCallum
2023, Canada, 90 minutes, PG
Kindness, creativity, inclusivity, and a touch of magic makes the world a brighter place. Explore the story and impact of Canadian entertainer Ernie Coombs and his iconic series, Mr. Dressup, which enriched the lives of five generations.
This film was selected by our film programming team from the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Screening at 5 PM
Smoke Signals
Directed by Chris Eyre
1998, USA/Canada, 89 minutes, PG-13
Young Native American man Thomas is a nerd on his reservation, wearing oversized glasses and telling everyone stories no one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family, and Victor hasn’t seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to retrieve Arnold’s remains.
Screening at 7 PM
Hey, Viktor!
Directed by Cody Lightning
2023, Canada, 102 minutes, 14A
Twenty-five long years after his time in the limelight, former child actor Cody Lightning tries to revive his fortunes with a self-produced sequel to Smoke Signals (1998) in this smart, irreverent new comedy.
This film was selected by our film programming team from the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).