All screenings @ Zeidler Hall in the Citadel Theatre, 9828 - 101A Ave
Producer: Fil Fraser
Written by Ken Mitchell and funded in part by the alumni of Notre Dame college, Hounds of Notre Dame portrays 36 hours in the life of Père Athol Murray (Thomas Peacocke), a hard-drinking, chain-smoking Catholic priest, teacher, political activist and coach of the school hockey team, the Hounds. The storied Hounds hockey program graduated more than 100 players to the NHL including Rod Brind'Amour and Wendel Clarke; and Père Murray has been inducted into the Order of Canada, the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame, and the Hockey Hall of Fame. Peacocke gives a powerful performance as Murray, who defies his superior and gives anti-CCF speeches in 1940s Saskatchewan. The film received outstanding reviews, and Peacocke won a Genie for Best Actor, but it received limited distribution and came to symbolize the problems inherent in producing quality Canadian features. When he received his award, Peacocke spoke out forcefully about the frustrations of acting in a film that 'no one gets to see'. (Take One)
- Oct 1 (2006) @ 7pm
This screening is part of the larger thematic series:
Citadel renovations are ongoing, so Metro Cinema continues to screen in the Rice Theatre, just down the hall from our normal room. Until we return to the Zeidler, screenings will continue to be from video, and not from 35mm.
Also, all Silver Screen passes are good for 3 months past their normal date of expiry, to thank you for your patience.