Origins - Festival of First Nations
Tkaronto - (Opening Night Gala: 4 May – Ciné Lumière 6.15pm)
Ray (Duane Murray) and Jolene (Melanie McLaren) discover an unexpected connection when their paths cross in Tkaronto
(the original Mohawk word for "Toronto"). As Ray faces his ambivalence about impending fatherhood and the prospect
of selling his material to ignorant TV execs, Jolene grapples with self-doubt and struggles to finish her
interviews with the elder Max.
An attraction between them develops as both are drawn together by a mutual search for meaning in their urban existence.
For Ray and Jolene home feels very far away. But through their chance meeting they reveal their hopes, dreams,
fears and failures and realize their common struggle: to stake claim to their urban aboriginal identity.
"The film is smart and sexy and arresting, and the performances
(especially from Melanie McLaren as Jolene) are terrific. "
- Ottawa Sun
"A moving love story between two roaming artists"
- Toronto Globe and Mail
See the video trailer
- 1 hour, 40 minutes
- Starring: Melanie McLaren, Duane Murray, Lorne Cardinal
- Director: Shane Belcourt. Canada 2007
Venue 3: Ciné Lumière, 17, Queensberry Place, London SW7 £9 (£7). 020 7073 1350.
www.institut-francais.org.uk
Screening with: If the Weather Permits
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