It’s Showtime at Rideau Hall Movie Nights!
June 28, 2016
It’s Showtime at Rideau Hall Movie Nights!
OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, is pleased to invite members of the public to Rideau Hall Movie Nights, on June 29 and 30, 2016. This fun-filled event features outdoor screenings of Canadian films on the grounds of the official residence of the governor general. This year’s feature films are Being Canadian and Guibord s’en va-t-en guerre
As of 8 p.m. members of the public are invited to bring their blankets, settle in with some free popcorn and enjoy special pre-screening entertainment. On both nights, the Canadian Armed Forces Strings Ensemble will perform, followed by the projection of Canadian film trivia.
This year, we will be delighted to showcase Canadian television prior to the screening of the feature films. On June 29, an episode of “Schitt’s Creek” will be shown before Being Canadianand on June 30 an episode of “Les beaux malaises” will be shown before Guibord s’en va-t-en guerre.
Both feature films will be shown with subtitles. All activities are free of charge.
Here is the schedule:
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
English Screening of Being Canadian
As of 8 p.m.
•Bring your blanket and settle in! Free popcorn will be available on-site on a first come, first-served basis.
•Enjoy music from the Canadian Armed Forces Strings Ensemble.
•Consider yourself a film buff? Test your knowledge with our Canadian Film Trivia and Fun Facts as questions appear on screen.
•Get inspired by watching short videos featuring recipients of Canadian honours.
8:40 p.m.
•The Governor General will address filmgoers.
8:45 p.m.
•Enjoy an episode of “Schitt’s Creek”.
9:05 p.m.
•On-stage conversation with Robert Cohen, director and writer of Being Canadian.
9:20 p.m.
•Settle in to watch the feature film Being Canadian. (Running time: 90 min.)
Thursday, June 30, 2016
French Screening of Guibord s’en va-t-en guerre
As of 8 p.m.
•Bring your blanket and settle in! Free popcorn will be available on-site on a first come, first-served basis.
•Enjoy music from the Canadian Armed Forces Strings Ensemble.
•Consider yourself a film buff? Test your knowledge with our Canadian Film Trivia and Fun Facts as questions appear on screen.
•Get inspired by watching short videos featuring recipients of Canadian honours.
8:40 p.m.
•The Governor General will address filmgoers.
8:45 p.m.
•Enjoy an episode of “Les beaux malaises”.
9:15 p.m.
•Settle in to watch the feature film Guibord s’en va-t-en guerre. (Running time: 108 min.)
About Rideau Hall Movie Nights
Hosted by His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, Rideau Hall Movie Nights feature English- and French-Canadian films, screened on alternate nights, on the grounds of Rideau Hall. Members of the public are invited to bring their blankets, settle in with some free popcorn and watch these films under the stars.
The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General is partnering with Canadian organizations who are committed to promoting Canada’s cultural vitality: Air Canada; Association québécoise de la production médiatique; Bell Media; Canada Media Fund; Canadian Film Institute; Canadian Media Producers Association; Cineplex Entertainment; Deluxe; Entertainment One (eOne)/Les Films Séville; Eye on Canada; the National Capital Commission; and Telefilm Canada.
Learn more about Rideau Hall Movie Nights online at www.rideauhallmovienights.ca. Join the conversation by using the hashtag #GGMovie.
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***MEDIA INVITATION***
Media representatives wishing to cover Rideau Hall Movie Nights or to conduct interviews prior to or on the day of the event must contact the Rideau Hall Press Office in advance, and are required to wear their media identification cards at all times while on the Rideau Hall grounds.
Media information:
Josephine Laframboise
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-990-9324
613-668-1929 (cell)
josephine.laframboise@gg.ca
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