The International Festival of Films on Art will open its 43^rd edition with a portrait of the legendary Michel Gondry

The International Festival of Film on Art (FIFA) is pleased to announce that the film Michel Gondry, Do It Yourself by François Nemeta (France) will open its 43^rd edition (March 13 – 23, 2025 in theatres and March 21 – 30 online) with its Canadian premiere and international competition screening, preceded by the short film Consent toby Agathe Feoux (France).

This opening evening invites us to the crossroads of a director capable of embracing all genres with an obsession for surprising the viewer, and the creative sensibility of an artist exploring the contradictions of the female experience through a contemporary issue: the control of algorithms.

Michel Gondry, Do It Yourself by François Nemeta + Consent to by Agathe Feoux
March 13 at 7pm at Théâtre Outremont, Montreal
March 14 at the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ) in Quebec City

Screenings in the presence of directors Agathe Feoux and François Nemeta.

An additional screening of Michel Gondry’s Do It Yourself by François Nemeta will take place in Montreal, in his presence, on Sunday March 16, 2:30 p.m., at Concordia University — H110, Henry F. Hall Pavilion | 28.

The film will also be available online from March 21 to 30, on ARTS.FILM, FIFA’s online art film platform.

“In a sensitive and inventive essay, director Agathe Feoux explores the contradictions of the female experience while asserting her own artistic vision. She tackles a contemporary issue — the control of algorithms — with courage and originality.” - Jacinthe Brisebois, FIFA Programming Director

“Directed by François Nemeta, his friend and cinematographer of 20 years, the film takes us into the world of filmmaker Michel Gondry, where humor, fantasy and creativity have always guided his choices, even in the most fragile moments. We mustn’t forget that art and creation are at the heart of the human condition. This film is a good example of that, and we feel it’s essential to remember it in today’s world.” — Jacinthe Brisebois, FIFA Programming Director


About the films

MICHEL GONDRY: DO IT YOURSELF by François Namata
France | 2023 | 1 h 20 min
French | Subtitles : English
Canadian premiere
Trailer

If Georges Méliès had a modern heir, it would obviously be Michel Gondry!
​“Michel Gondry: Do It Yourself” offers an intimate and captivating portrait of a visionary artist who revolutionized the world of music videos and cinema. Renowned for his eccentric visual style, he has become a household name after collaborating with global icons such as Björk, Daft Punk and The Rolling Stones. His almost self-taught approach to filmmaking has made him a benchmark in the industry, winning him an Oscar for the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. This documentary, directed by François Nemeta — who has worked as director of photography with Gondry for many years — offers an immersion into the eclectic universe of this creator. With contributions from the likes of Kylie Minogue (pop singer), Beck (multi-instrumentalist), Jack White (musician), Spike Jonze (director), and Charlotte Gainsbourg (actress and singer), this rare documentary offers a privileged glimpse into the world of Gondry. Michel Gondry: Do It Yourself takes us into the singular world of an artist who never ceases to push back the boundaries of visual creativity.

CONSENT TO by Agathe Feoux
France | 2024 | 13 min
French | Subtitles : English
World premiere

An actress finds herself trapped by an algorithm that hijacks excerpts from her films for distribution on porn sites. After months with no help from anyone, she decides to regain control of her own story, using her imagination to heal and reclaim her identity.

​“Consent to” presents itself as a poetic response to patriarchal society, tackling themes such as consent, femininity, religion and sexuality. Through a montage of images, the director explores the contradictions of the female experience while asserting her own artistic vision. A sensitive and inventive essay that tackles a contemporary issue with originality.