La cartomancie du territoire / Foretelling the Land

Special English-Language Screening of

La cartomancie du territoire / Foretelling the Land
at Cinéma du Musée on Friday, December 6, at 7:00 PM,

as Quebec-wide Release Gains Momentum!

 

Since November 22, Philippe Ducros’ La cartomancie du territoire (Foretelling the Land) has been captivating audiences in cinemas across Quebec, following its acclaimed premieres at the Festival de cinéma de la ville de Québec (FCVQ) in September and more recently at CINEMANIA in Montreal. Hailed as a “powerful and poetic” work, this introspective documentary continues to spark conversations about our collective relationship to land, history, and healing.

 

Arising from several stays in First Nations and Inuit communities, the film examines our connection to both Indigenous and natural reserves, exploring themes of colonization, land and thought. 

 

Through testimonies gathered during a long, snow-covered road trip, La cartomancie du territoire (Foretelling the Land) raises a fundamental question: how can the history of First Nations help us reinvent our own paradigms, as individuals and as a society, in light of the responsibilities we bear toward our land and shared destiny?

Upcoming special English-language screening:

·         Cinéma du Musée – Montreal: December 6 (7:00 PM)
This screening includes subtitles for an English-speaking audience, offering a wider public the chance to experience this deeply resonant and essential film. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with the director, Philippe Ducros.

 

Upcoming screenings in the original French version:

·         Cinéma Public – Montreal: November 24 (1:00 PM), November 29 (4:00 PM)

·         Cinéma du Musée – Montreal: Starting December 7

·         Cinéma Moderne – Montreal: December 7 (4:30 PM)

·         La maison du cinéma – Sherbrooke: December 15 (12:30 PM)

 

Further screenings to be announced soon.

 

“A powerful and poetic art documentary, an essential film!”
— Melissa Mollen Dupuis, Radio-Canada

 

“A film that makes you think, one I watched and truly appreciated.”
— Alex Boissonneault, Radio-Canada

 

“A strong and profound film.”
— Pascale Veysset, TV5 Monde

 

“The audacity with which La cartomancie du territoire tackles fundamental questions […] makes it as singular as it is profound.”
— Helen Faradji, Festival de cinéma de la ville de Québec

Rooted in the voices of First Nations and Inuit communities, La cartomancie du territoire (Foretelling the Land) weaves together poignant, poetic monologues that anchor Philippe Ducros’ reflective road trip. Delivered by First Nations actors Marco Collin (Ilnu), Sharon Fontaine-Ishpatao (Innue), and Charles Bender (Wendat), these stories resonate with authenticity, embodying the resilience and depth of nations that continue to stand against the tide of history.

 

The film’s aesthetic is deeply tied to its themes of healing through reconnection with the land and reclaiming identity through language. With Éli Laliberté’s vast and immersive cinematography, the majestic northern landscapes of Quebec become an emotional canvas. Accompanied by Florent Vollant’s melodic folk and haunting Innu-aimun chants, the journey becomes an evocative call to listen, reflect, and reconnect.

 

She: “Uemut tshika ui tshishkutamatishunan ueshkat ka ishinniunanut eshpish mishat anite tshissenitamun. Tshetshi kau katshitinamak ka aitiht tshishennuat. Tshika ui tshishkutamatishunan ka ishinakuak shashish mak e natutakaniti puamuna.”

 

[We must reconnect with the infinite. With the immense. Re-learn to speak to our ancestors. Re-learn to speak of the past, to listen to our dreams.] ― Excerpt from Lacartomancie du territoire (Foretelling the Land) 

Experience a film that challenges, inspires, and transforms.

Watch the trailer:

 

La cartomancie du territoire / Foretelling the Land

Original version in French, Innu-aimun, and English, subtitled in English

Runtime: 1:17

Country of production: Canada

 

Directed and written by: Philippe Ducros

Featuring: Charles Bender, Marco Collin, Philippe Ducros, Sharon Fontaine-Ishpatao
Cinematography: Éli Laliberté
Editing: Natalie Lamoureux
Music: Florent Vollant
Sound Design: Sylvain Bellemare
Sound Mix: Martin M Messier
Musical Integration: Larsen Lupin
Translation to Innu-aimun: Bertha Basilish and Evelyne St-Onge

With the participation of: Kathia Rock, Fanny Michel, Marcello Vollant, Evelyne St-Onge, Philippe McKenzie, Éric Vollant, Stephen Jerome Sr., Moise Dominique, Marie Dominique, Jean-Luc Shapato Vollant, Shikuan Vollant, Anne-Marie St-Onge, Makess Fafard, Rachel Bacon, Kiut St-Onge, Emmanuel Claude “Papess” Vollant, Pascale Cutnam, Loriane Etienne-Verreault, Maïna Etienne-Verreault, and Grégoire Canapé

Philippe Ducros, a self-taught playwright and director, has created around twenty plays and a novel, drawing inspiration from his global travels. His works include L’affiche (Éditions Lansman), on the Palestinian occupation, La porte du non-retour (L’instant scène), addressing Canadian mining in Congo, and La cartomancie du territoire, exploring Indigenous and natural reserves in Quebec. His latest play, Chambres d’écho (L’instant scène), examines social media’s impact on politics. Artistic director of Productions Hôtel-Motel, La cartomancie du territoire (Foretelling the Land) marks his film debut.

 

More infos: https://productionshotelmotel.com/spectacle/foretelling-the-land-feature-film/

Date and Time

Friday, Dec 6 , 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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To register for this event please visit the following URL: https://www.cinemadumusee.com/film/la-cartomancie-du-territoire- →

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