Governor General to host Telling Canadian Stories through Film: A Sneak Preview of National Canadian Film Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 15, 2024

OTTAWA, Ontario—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will host Telling Canadian Stories through Film: A Sneak Preview of National Canadian Film Day.
During this unique event, the following films will be shown:
 

Ru: Based on Kim Thúy’s award winning novel, Ru tells the story of a wealthy family’s arduous journey fleeing from Vietnam, only to find themselves landing in Quebec.

Peace by Chocolate: Based on Tareq Hadhad’s lived experience, Peace by Chocolate tells the story of a young Syrian refugee struggling to settle into his new small-town Canadian life after the bombing of his father’s chocolate factory.


Following each screening there will also be question-and-answer sessions with Kim Thúy and Charles-Olivier Michaud about Ru, and with Tareq Hadhad about Peace by Chocolate.

This event is part of a larger initiative by the Governor General to invite Canadians to discover the full story of our country.

Date: Monday, March 18, 2024

Film 1: Ru  
             6:00 p.m. Film screening (French)
             8:00 p.m. Question-and-answer session with author Kim Thúy and director Charles-Olivier Michaud

 

Film 2: Peace by Chocolate
            6:20 p.m. Film screening (English)
            8:10 p.m. Question-and-answer session with Tareq Hadhad, founder of Peace by Chocolate

 

About National Canadian Film Day
National Canadian Film Day (CanFilmDay) is a coast-to-coast-to-coast celebration of Canadian film, with screenings taking place each year. This year's CanFilmDay will take place on April 17, 2024. National Canadian Film Day is presented by REEL CANADA, a national non-profit dedicated to promoting the power and diversity of Canadian film to new audiences across the country and around the world.

Learn more at CanFilmDay.

 

Notes for media:

  • To guarantee your access to the event, we ask that you please confirm your attendance with the Rideau Hall Press Office via media@gg.ca.
  • Media are asked to arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no later than 7:45 p.m. on the day of the ceremony.
  • Official photos of the event will be made available upon request.


Media information:
Rideau Hall Press Office
343-573-7563
media@gg.ca

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