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MADE AU CANADA: STORIES WE TELL

Canadian queer stories from coast to coast to coast. From a hustled gay hustler to a drag queen welcoming makeup tips from their mom, these rich, humour-filled narratives and compelling documentary reflections tease out a myriad of Canadian queer identi(ties).

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ATLS[MADE AU CANADA]11 minutesThis programme includes 8 filmsMADE AU CANADA: STORIES WE TELL 86 minutes

In a dystopian future, two women flee exploitation and find love in a remote cabin, only to face relentless pursuit and a tragic fate.

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Bodyrebuilding[MADE AU CANADA]10 minutesThis programme includes 8 filmsMADE AU CANADA: STORIES WE TELL 86 minutes

Vivek navigates the chronic pain caused by the pressures of advocating for diversity, finding healing and strength through weightlifting.

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fastLOVE[MADE AU CANADA]16 minutesThis programme includes 8 filmsMADE AU CANADA: STORIES WE TELL 86 minutes

On New Year's Eve, a broke and restless young man is drawn into a risky encounter with a hustler's client at a hotel. After being assaulted and scammed, with no help from the staff, he must face the consequences of his choices.

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Pink Elephant[MADE AU CANADA]13 minutesThis programme includes 8 filmsMADE AU CANADA: STORIES WE TELL 86 minutes

A long-standing friendship faces tension over gender identity, but everything shifts when one friend receives life-changing news, transforming their bond and perspectives forever.

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Queen Mother (Inang Reyna)[MADE AU CANADA]14 minutesThis programme includes 8 filmsMADE AU CANADA: STORIES WE TELL 86 minutes

When a mother visits her son, a drag performer, a night of raw confessions forces them to confront the unhealed wounds of their past.

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Salma![MADE AU CANADA]7 minutesThis programme includes 8 filmsMADE AU CANADA: STORIES WE TELL 86 minutes

As Hadi is swept into a flood of childhood memories from Lebanon, he steps into the dreamlike whimsical world of Salma Zahore.

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Supa Cottonelle[MADE AU CANADA]5 minutesThis programme includes 8 filmsMADE AU CANADA: STORIES WE TELL 86 minutes

A celebration of House Mother Cotton and her sisters during Vancouver's ballroom scene of the 2000s. A tribute to the pioneering Canadian LGBTQ+ community and its dazzling legacy.

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The Ride10 minutesThis programme includes 8 filmsMADE AU CANADA: STORIES WE TELL 86 minutes

During a late-night drive, Sean and Louis reflect on their shared journey through surrogacy.