What to watch during the holidays according to Montreal's Cinema du Parc

Asking Montreal's Cinema du Parc for a curated lineup of cinematic escapes beyond the usual holiday fluff.

J.P. Karwacki

J.P. Karwacki

10 décembre 2024- Read time: 6 min
What to watch during the holidays according to Montreal's Cinema du ParcPhotograph: James Brittain

If you want to watch something that has more substance, panache, artistry, and history than what Hallmark and Netflix are screening this holiday season, you talk to experts.

That's why we asked Montreal's Cinema du Parc for a curated collection of what they thought people should be cozying up to during Christmas and the holidays.

This guide is the result: It pulls together an expertly curated lineup of films that trade saccharine cheer for raw emotion, unfiltered humanity, and a touch of seasonal magic.

Expect everything from snow-drenched dramas and coming-of-age epics to irreverent comedies and unconventional Christmas tales, all capturing the messiness and beauty of the holidays without the clichés.

Photograph: James Brittain

While you're at it, don't miss these movies coming out at Cinéma du Parc during the holidays :

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