January 2026
MADE IN ETHIOPIA – Jan. 14
YUNAN – Jan. 16
SWAY – Jan. TBC
Coming up...
MADE IN ETHIOPIA
Special Event Screening -Hot Docs Cinema, Toronto
January 10
Streaming Free Canada-wide on CBC Gem
starting January 14
When a massive Chinese industrial park lands in rural Ethiopia, a dusty farming town finds itself at the new frontier of globalization. The sprawling factory complex’s formidable Chinese director Motto now needs every bit of mettle and charm she can muster to push through a high-stakes expansion that promises 30,000 new jobs. Ethiopian farmer Workinesh and factory worker Beti have staked their futures on the prosperity the park promises. But as initial hope meets painful realities, they find themselves, like their country, at a pivotal crossroads.
Planet in Focus International Film Festival, Best International Feature
Tribeca Film Festival 2024, Special Jury Mention
91 min.
Canada/Ethiopia/USA/UK/Denmark ( 2024)
Screener Available Upon Request
Directors Xinyan Yu and Max Duncan and Producer Tamara Dawit available for interview
- Directors: Xinyan Yu and Max Duncan
- Producers: Xinyan Yu, Max Duncan, Tamara Dawit
- Director of Photography: Max Duncan
- Editors: Biel Andrés, Jeppe Bødskov, Siyi Chen
- Music: Ali Helnwein
- Production Companies: Gobez Media, Dogwoof Films
YUNAN
Opening in theatres across Canada s
starting January 16
Nominee for Golden Bear at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival
As Munir (Georges Khabbaz) embarks on a journey to a remote island to contemplate a drastic decision, he is haunted by a cryptic parable passed down by his mother. In the newfound stillness of his isolated island sanctuary, he encounters the enigmatic Valeska (Hanna Schygulla) and her rough, loyal son Karl (Tom Wlaschiha). Although few words are spoken, simple acts of kindness begin to ocercome suspicion, easing Munir’s burden and reawakening his desire for life.
Hong Kong International Film Festival, Golden Firebird to George Khabbaz and Hannah Schygulla
Rotterdam Arab Film Festival, Best Film + Best Actor Award to Georges Khabbaz
Bari International Film&TV Festival, Best Cinematography to Robert Plante
FESCAAAL African, Asian and Latin American Film Festival, Best Film + Jury Prize Special Mention
Las Palmas De Gran Canaria International Film Festival, Best Actor to Georges Khabbaz
ARAB CRITICS AWARD for EUROPEAN FILMS, Best Film
124 min.
Canada/Germany/Italy (2025)
Screener Available Upon Request
Director Ameer Fakher Eldin will be in Toronto and Montreal for interviews
- Writer, Editor, Director: Ameer Fakher Eldin
- Starring: Georges Khabbaz, Hanna Schygulla, Ali Suliman, Sibel Kekilli, Tom Wlaschiha, Nidar Al Achkar
- Producers: Dorothe Beinemeier, Catherine Chagnon, Marco Valerio Fusco, Micaela Valerio Fusco
- Cinematography: Ronald Plante
- Music: Suad Bushnaq
- Canadian Distributor: Filmoption International
SWAY
Opening in theatres
starting January TBC
After his brother goes missing, a Black community leader, who has it all, sees his life spiral out of control: within hours he’s blackmailed by a strange woman, and a murder tests how far he will go to protect the ones he loves
Starring Emmanuel Kabongo, who also includes a producer credit for the first time.
90 min.
Canada (2024)
Screener Available Upon Request
Directors Charlie Hamilton, Zachary Ramelan, star/producer Emmanuel Kabongo, and cast will be in Toronto available for interviews.
- Directors: Charlie Hamilton, Zachary Ramelan
- Starring: Emmanuel Kabongo, Mishael Morgan, Lovell Adams-Gray, Brittany Raymond
- Producers: Emmanuel Kabongo, James Stewart, Daniel Govia, Charlie Hamilton, Eric Yensu
- Executive Producers: Sari Colt, Liane Kotler, Mishael Morgan
- Writer: Charlie Hamilton
- Director of Photography: Chris Morsby
- Editor: Sydney Cowper
- Music: Terry Benn, Michelle Osis
- Canadian Distributor: Northern Banner Releasing