10.07.2024
Le FIFA at the 42nd International Symposium of Contemporary Art of Baie-Saint-Paul
The International Festival of Films on Art (Le FIFA) is once again renewing its collaboration with the International Symposium of Contemporary Art of Baie-Saint-Paul, which will hold its 42nd edition from July 26 to August 25, 2024 under the theme Inhabiting the World — Art and Ecology. The Festival will feature a program of short films and a documentary that have distinguished themselves at recent editions of Le FIFA.
LE FIFA’S PROGRAMMING AT THE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART OF BAIE-SAINT-PAUL
Wednesday August 7, 2024, 7pm
Visions croisées — Courts-métrages sur l’environnement
This series of short films highlights different visions of our relationship with nature and the environment, from the indigenous vision of Mother Earth to nature as a source of poetic inspiration. There is also talk of technological and climatic drift. A glimmer of hope shines through in the evocation of a desired return to harmony. The film presentation, hosted by Anne Beauchemin, will be followed by a discussion period.
Aski, la mère de tous by Amélie Courtois
Ce que la rivière m’a appris by Félix St-Jacques and Martin Léon
Forêts by Simon Plouffe
Interior da terra by Bianca Dacosta
Marée noire by Chantal Caron
Wednesday August 21, 2024, 7pm
Green Over Gray: Emilio Ambasz by Mattia Colombo and Francesca Molteni
A documentary on the green architecture projects of Emilio Ambasz, a pioneer in the climate impact debate. The film highlights how Ambasz has redefined the relationship between humans and their environment, creating emotionally resonant architecture capable of improving daily life and addressing urban and climatic challenges. The presentation is followed by a discussion period.
ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART OF BAIE-SAINT-PAUL
Every year, the International Symposium of Contemporary Art of Baie-Saint-Paul welcomes twelve artists from different generations and disciplines for a month-long event. Coming from Quebec and around the world, they are invited to create a work for the public to see, based on a theme. These performances are complemented by lectures, artist presentations, fun kiosks and theme-related film screenings.To celebrate its 40th anniversary, thirteen artists instead of twelve will be at work. Lively exchanges and discussions with the artists, live painting sessions, installations, sculptural pieces, digital and sound art creations, artist talks and parallel activities will make this edition an event not to be missed!
