During the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma, Montreal will be going out every night – to live our lives cinematically – with music, encounters and the aura of lengthening nights that goes with it.
That ‘s because the festival’s Soirées de la Louve are back, for every night of the festival, in addition to film screenings, premieres and cocktails that will take over our cultural calendar from October 8 to 19, 2025…
Soirées de la Louve
The Soirées de la Louve are held every evening during the 10 days of the festival, and for its 54th edition, the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma is holding them at the center of all its activities: the Agora du Coeur des Sciences de l’UQÀM.
We’ve already mentioned the Grande NuitTwinPeaks, which takes place on Saturday night, but there are also themed evenings to accompany the films screened at the festival.
All Soirées de la Louve are free of charge.
Calendar
You’ll find all the festival’s Soirées de la Louve here;
Opening night: Wednesday, October 8 – Doors open at 9pm / Show at 10pm
Festival-goers are invited to celebrate the launch of the 54th edition of the festival by joining Kid Koala, director of the opening film SPACE CADET, who will present his show THE SILLIEST SHOW ON EARTH after the screening, a choreographed DJ set accompanied by puppets to get the FNC audience dancing.
CineGround Party – Thursday, October 9 from 10pm
A key player in postproduction and camera rental in Montreal, CineGround invites you to a festive evening of music and dance to celebrate the films of its collaborators presented at this year’s festival.
Soundscapes by David Lynch – Fire Dance With Me – Friday, October 10 – 9pm
As part of the festival’s tribute to the great David Lynch, experience a musical evening on the edge of the Lynchian dream with Alex Zhang Hungtai (musician and actor in Twin Peaks season 3 – experimental jazz, from New York), Montreal musicians Diamond Day (ethereal shoegaze/dream pop), Hanako (folk/dream pop) and a DJ set by N Nao accompanied by projections by artist Vino.
Ciné-tricot fil et film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me – Saturday, October 11 3:30pm to 6pm
Knitting your way through Laura Palmer’s final week: up for a challenge? Take a chance and enjoy the scary antepisode of TWIN PEAKS.
In collaboration with Enlacés and La Maison Tricotée.
THE TWIN PEAKS BIG NIGHT in the presence of Joan Chen
6pm – Tarot divinatoire / 7:30pm – Quiz / 9pm – Screenings and entertainment
When two modest mountains in Washington State become gigantic movie mountains… The FNC invites you to celebrate, free of charge, one of the most fascinating and mysterious television creations ever, a true cultural phenomenon. All of TWIN PEAKS season 1 in one big night! And doughnuts in the morning, of course. The Agora transforms and dresses up for the occasion, to commemorate the departed members of this flagship series (see this year’s I KNOW CATHERINE, THE LOG LADY about actress Catherine E. Coulson). Coulson), starting with its creator, the immense David Lynch. On the program: quiz, prizes, deckchairs, drag queen Sisi Superstar, bar and surprises. And, best of all, in the presence of Joan Chen (Josie Packard in the series).
Thanksgiving Bingo – Friday, October 12, starting at 7 p.m.
The FNC celebrates Thanksgiving with a themed bingo hosted by Montreal drag artists Lady Guidoune and Victoire de Rockwell!
Ramen Ramen Festival Launch – Monday, October 13 5pm / Screening 7pm
For a fourth year, the FNC hosts the inaugural evening of the Ramen Ramen Festival, dedicated to the traditional Japanese dish. Enjoy your soup with a screening of TAMPOPO, a legendary film celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
In collaboration with Asiasie
La grande fête Barbaracadabra – Tuesday, October 14 from 10pm
An evening in tribute to the heroine of CHAT DANS LE SAC, Barbara Ulrich, who, in duo with filmmaker Renaud Lessard, presents the light-hearted and moving film BARBARACADABRA , premiering at the FNC. Come celebrate love and transgenerational cinephilia to the music of klezmer-hip hop DJ Socalled.
Celebration of short and emerging films – Wednesday, October 15
Awards ceremony at 8pm / Party at 9pm
Join us for the traditional short film awards ceremony, followed by a festive evening with the filmmakers, the winners and DJ Janette King on the decks.
Elsewhere by Night – Thursday, October 16 from 10pm
For the world premiere of Marianne Métivier’s AILLEURS LA NUIT , enjoy Filipino street food and dance to pinoy music with Mestizo. An evening where worlds echo each other.
FNC x OK LÀ! – Friday, October 17 – 9pm / Performance from 9pm
An evening of performance cinema and experimental music with 16mm projections by Kristin Reeves and Félix Caraballo, electroacoustic creations by Merlin Campbell and a DJ set by Rachel Weldon.
FNC Industrie and Feature Film Awards – Saturday, October 18 – 4pm
The winners of the Feature Film and Nouveau Marché competitions and audience awards will receive one of our legendary trophies – a she-wolf sculpted by Pierre Dupras – during a ceremony at our headquarters. Come and meet them and congratulate them!
Closing party – Saturday, October 18 from 10pm
End this 54th edition at the Agora, transformed into a retro dance floor by Félix B.’s DJ set, echoing Marie Brassard’s TRAIN. An evening of magical realism and incandescent feminism, an ode to the counter-culture of the 1960s and 1970s!
Practical info
Where? Agora du Coeur des Sciences, UQÀM – 175 Avenue du Président-Kennedy
How? Free admission
Enjoy the Festival!