1981

Fri 6th August |  6:30pm | Dendy Opera Quays 

Dir: Ricardo Trogi, Canada, 2009, 102 min, French with English subtitles | Cast: Jean-Carl Boucher, Sandrine Bisson

This cheeky, semi-autobiographical coming-of-age comedy is for anyone who grew up in the 1980’s

1981 tells the comedic story of eleven year-old Ricardo, who, struggling with his family's move and a new school, decides the best way to navigate the tough waters ahead is to become a liar. His flair for inventiveness helps to impress his classmates (who are all from wealthier backgrounds), but will it work on Anne Tremblay, the most gorgeous girl in school?

Vintage goalie helmets, Star Wars sheets and original Sony cassette Walkmans set the scene in this wry, nostalgic feel-good movie about growing up in Quebec. 1981 is Ricardo Trogi’s third hit after Quebec-Montreal and Horloge Biologique. His next film? It’s called 1987.

“Belongs on your 'Must-See' list if you were ever 11 years old and made it to adulthood!” - Cinequest 

Screening with: Runaway (Cordell Barker, 9min)

Happy passengers are having a great time on a crowded train, oblivious to the unknown fate that awaits them around the bend.