Cinéma
Sweet Grass
Featuring Melissa Major
Wednesday, August 5 - 8:30pm
Place des montréalaises
Directed by Melissa Major
Canada 2026 1h12 – v.o.f.
At 48, Isabelle, a dancer and cultural guide in her community, seeks to reconnect with the deep roots of her Anishinabe identity. Alongside her, 7-year-old Mariya discovers healing dances and teachings passed down through generations. Through ancestral gestures, sacred bonds, and moments of tenderness, the film reveals the power of a tradition that transcends time. An ode to resilience, spirituality, and the beauty of a heritage that continues to live on through those who carry it.
