You Can See Documentaries 'Under The Stars' For FREE In 10 Montreal Parks This Summer

Cinéma sous les étoiles will be back with 30 outdoor screenings.
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While drive-in movie theatres are a blast, they also require access to a car. Cinéma sous les étoiles, an annual free documentary festival, solves that problem by bringing outdoor screenings to Montreal parks for movie nights under the stars.

Funambules Médias announced today that Cinéma sous les étoiles is coming back this summer for its 12th edition with 30 outdoor documentary screenings in a dozen Montreal parks.

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According to a press release, there will be a selection of "socially engaged documentary films" and screenings "will be held in compliance with health measures." 

The event is set to take place from July 13 to August 27.

The program and the locations will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Cinema under the stars

Price: Free!

When: July 13 to August 27

Address: Parks around Montreal

Why You Need To Go: You don't need a car to watch these films under the stars! This entire documentary festival takes place via outdoor screenings in Montreal parks — and it's free.

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    Ilana Belfer (she/her) was an editor for MTL Blog. She's obsessed with great storytelling in all its forms having worked in print, radio, television, theatre, and digital media over the past decade. A graduate of Carleton University’s journalism program, her words have appeared in The Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, The Kit, VICE, Salon, Foodism TO & more — covering everything from cam girls to COVID-19. Ilana can usually be found with her dog André, tracking down Montreal’s prettiest ruelles vertes and tastiest treats.

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