MONTRÉAL, Sept. 26, 2017 /CNW
Telbec/ - In keeping with its commitment to arts and culture,
Quebecor is proud to support the Festival du nouveau cinéma (FNC)
for the 9th consecutive year. This year, the film fest
will be held in Montréal from October 4 to
15. Quebecor will also present the prestigious Louve d'Or,
accompanied by a $15,000 award, to
the best feature film in the International Competition.
"Year after year, the FNC's outstanding line-up of films and the
buzz around the festival put Montréal and Québec on the
international cinematic map. Moreover, we will have the chance,
thanks to the FNC, to see this year the Canadian premiere of
Denis Villeneuve's highly
anticipated new film, Blade Runner 2049." said Pierre Karl
Péladeau, President and CEO of Quebecor. "It is a pleasure and an
honour for us to support this event which is eagerly anticipated by
Québec film buffs and filmmakers every year."
In addition to providing financial backing, Quebecor will mount
a large-scale promotional campaign for the FNC in its media
outlets. As well, Éléphant: The memory of Québec cinema, a
major philanthropic project funded by Quebecor, will present a
restored version of Denis
Villeneuve's first feature film, Un 32 août sur terre
(1998), at the festival. The movie starring Pascale Bussières and
Alexis Martin will be screened on
Sunday, October 15 at 3 p.m. at the Cineplex Odeon Quartier Latin.
"Our partnership with the Festival du nouveau cinéma has a
particular resonance this year because of our relationship with the
Imperial Theatre," noted Mr. Péladeau. "Quebecor recently announced
a strategic partnership with the Imperial. We are proud to do our
part in preserving the historic building and developing it as a
cultural venue and glad that filmgoers will be able to experience
this architectural treasure again during the FNC. A rendez-vous not
to be missed!"
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SOURCE Quebecor