MHRFF Quebec Prize for Socially Engaged Documentary

Quebec, a warm and tolerant city opened to the world? In spite of appearances the situation is far from being ideal. Fear, prejudice, indifference, xenophobia and racism are the symptoms hanging over Quebec, one of the “whitest” cities in North America.

Awards
Prix de l’AQCC, Meilleur court/moyen métrage documentaire, Association québécoise des critiques de cinéma.

Martine Asselin
Martine Asselin writes, directs, shoots and edits films. She explores various forms, from documentary to art video, animation and feature films. She transposes on screen her social concerns. She is an active member of Vidéo Femmes in Quebec city and of Kino, dedicated to independent creation in a context of micro-cinema.

Éric Martin
Born in France, Éric Martin now lives in Quebec. He has obtained a M. A. in international relations. Researcher and lecturer, he participates in various conferences in Quebec and in Latin America. He makes short films distributed by Kinö. Québec, lieu de passage is his first medium-length documentary.