In-Person Screening
Amour

Amour

Directed by Michael Haneke

Synopsis/Details

Event Details

Thursday, October 6, 2022
6:30 pm
Alliance Française
24 Spadina Road (corner Lowther) Toronto Accessible building.

Retired music teachers Georges (Jean-Louis Trintignant) and Anne (Emmanuelle Riva) have spent their lives devoted to their careers and to each other. Their relationship faces its greatest challenge when Anne suffers a debilitating stroke. Though Georges himself suffers from the aches and infirmities of old age, he bravely ignores his own discomfort to take care of his wife, and is determined to keep his promise to her that she never go back to the hospital.

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Speakers

Pierre Emmannuel Jacob

Executive Director
Alliance Française Toronto
Moderator

Perry Voulgaris

Digital Innovator

An innovative leader with extensive experience in screen based, digital and emerging media. A creative and innovative leader with 30+ experience in screen based, XR, digital and emerging media. Inspired collaborating with creative teams, in the arts, media, entertainment and technology sector; leading in the development, production and delivery of compelling projects. His artistic practice explores Digital Arts, Media Arts and Immersive Curation. 20 years of Board and Committee experience volunteering with non-profits, collectives, movements and community organizations. He brings to bear his proven ability to provide team leadership, driving performance, win community support and build relationships.

Diana Cable

Director of Policy and Research
CanAge

As CanAge’s Director of Policy and Research, Diana Cable has responsibility for driving the organization’s social mission on behalf of older Canadians and their supporters. She leads government affairs and legislative campaigns for CanAge, Canada’s National Seniors’ Advocacy Organization. A 30-year professional with expertise in both the private and non-profit sectors, Diana has particular empathy with the many challenges faced by seniors and their families. Diana leads CanAge’s work in the areas of government relations, education and impact. Recently, she led the landmark development of the VOICES of Canada’s Seniors: A Roadmap to An Age-Inclusive Canada policy platform (www.CanAge.ca/voices). This work creates a synthesis and workable strategy for seniors, policy-makers, organizations, and community members take actionable steps in planning for our aging population. Prior to her work at CanAge, Diana was a partner in a national health and seniors’ care navigation firm. She also has extensive experience in housing and business sectors. Diana holds certificates in Coaching, Health Care Navigation, Leadership and Communications. She holds a BA (Hons) in Political Science from McGill University.