Cinefest Durham

Cinefest Durham has been bringing quality Canadian and International films to the Durham Region since 1995.

All profits go to fund special projects for Oshawa Public Libraries.

Email us to receive reminders before each showing at: cinefest@oshawalibrary.on.ca

 

January to April 2026

 
We are very pleased to announce our 2026 Winter/Spring Film Series and hope you can join us for another season of outstanding Canadian and international films from TIFF.
 
When: Wednesday, January 28 / Wednesday, February 25 /  Wednesday, March 25 / Wednesday, April 29
 
 
Tickets: $10, cash only, at the door; all profits to fund special projects for the Oshawa Public Libraries
 
Mark these dates on your calendars, and we’ll see you at the movies!
 
 

 

Eleanor the Great

Wednesday / January 28
4 pm / 7 pm

Director: Scarlett Johansson
Principal Cast: June Squibb, Erin Kellyman, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Country: USA
Language: English
Year: 2025 / Runtime: 98 minutes

After the loss of a lifelong friend, witty and proudly troublesome Eleanor Morgenstein, 94, tells a tale that has serious repercussions. 
 

 

Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband)

Wednesday / February 25
4 pm / 7 pm

Director: Zacharias Kunuk
Principal Cast: Theresia Kappianaq, Haiden Angutimarik, Leah Panimera, Mark Taqqaugaq
Country: Canada
Language: Inuktitut with English subtitles
Year: 2025 / Runtime: 100 minutes

After a mysterious death, a young Inuit couple are separated despite being promised to each other at birth. 

 

DJ Ahmet

Wednesday / March 25
4 pm / 7 pm

Director: George M. Unkovski
Principal Cast: Arif Jakup, Agush Agushev, Dora Akan Zlatanova, Aksel Mehmet
Countries: North Macedonia, Czech Republic, Serbia, Croatia
Languages: Turkish and Macedonian with English subtitles
Year: 2025 / Runtime: 99 minutes

A 15-year-old boy from a remote Macedonian village escapes into music amidst parental expectations, societal conservatism and forbidden love for a girl promised to someone else.
 

 

Ma Mère, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan (Once Upon My Mother)

Wednesday / April 29
4 pm / 7 pm

Director: Ken Scott
Principal Cast: Leila Bekhti, Jonathan Cohen, Josephine Japy, Sylvie Vartan, Jeanne Balibar
Country: Canada
Language: French with English subtitles
Year: 2025 / Runtime: 102 minutes

A mother's unwavering devotion to her son, born with a clubfoot in 1963, helps him overcome physical challenges and social barriers. 
 

Cinefest Durham gratefully acknowledges the partnership with the Friends of the Library, Film Circuit, presented by TIFF, and its sponsors and supporters. For more information about Film Circuit and to view a full list of their sponsors and supporters, please visit tiff.net/filmcircuit.

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