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Films We Like, in association with Janus Films, is proud to present Romeria, the third feature film from director Carla Simón (Alcarràs). The film had its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it was in the main competition. Romeria opens in theatres in Canada on July 3, 2026.
Films We Like is proud to announce the Canadian acquisition of Yellow Letters, the powerful new feature from acclaimed German-Turkish filmmaker İlker Çatak (The Teachers’ Lounge).
Films We Like is delighted to announce the acquisition of the 4K restoration of Careful, the delirious early masterpiece by legendary Canadian auteur Guy Maddin (My Winnipeg, The Saddest Music in the World).
Films We Like is proud to announce the acquisition of Silent Friend, the newest feature from award-winning Hungarian director Ildikó Enyedi (Academy Award nominated On Body and Soul).
Films We Like is proud to announce the Canadian acquisition of Siri Hustvedt – Dance Around the Self, an intimate portrait of acclaimed writer Siri Hustvedt by director Sabine Lidl (Nan Goldin: I Remember Your Face) which had its World Premiere at the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival in the Panorama section.
Films We Like is honoured to announce the Canadian acquisition of Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story, a film by Sinead O’Shea about the Irish novelist, which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Films We Like is honoured to announce the Canadian acquisition of Two Strangers Trying Not to Kill Each Other, an intimate portrait of love and resilience, by Manon Ouimet and Jacob Perlmutter, from the producers of The Act of Killing, Flee, The End, and Nickel Boys.
Unseen since its original release in 1994, September Songs – The Music of Kurt Weill, directed by award-winning filmmaker Larry Weinstein and produced by Rhombus Media, returns in glorious 4K resolution.
Films We Like is positively electrified to present the theatrical premiere of the wildly anticipated documentary,Nash the Slash Rises Again! at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, Friday, March 13, 2026.
Films We Like is delighted to announce the Canadian acquisition of Peter Asher: Everywhere Man, a feature documentary that explores the extraordinary life, rare artistic instinct, and lasting cultural influence of British music legend Peter Asher. Directed by acclaimed filmmaking team Dayna Goldfine and Dan Geller (Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song), the film had its world premiere at the 2025 Telluride Film Festival.
Films We Like is thrilled to drop the needle on Ron Mann’s latest pop-culture foray, Clairtone, opening in theatres across Canada beginning December 5, 2025.
Films We Like is positively thrilled to unleash Nash the Slash Rises Again! directed with a wicked flair by Tim Kowalski who resurrects Canada’s very own one-man rock orchestra — the bandaged, bow-wielding electronic wizard known as Nash the Slash.
Films We Like, in association with Janus Films, is proud to present Resurrection, the highly anticipated new film from visionary director Bi Gan (Long Day’s Journey into Night). The film had its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it was awarded the Prix Spécial. Starring acclaimed performers Jackson Yee and Shu Qi, Resurrection marks Bi Gan’s boldest and most hypnotic work to date.
Films We Like is pleased to present British indie queer tragicomedy Departures by Lloyd Eyre-Morgan and Neil Ely, which had its world premiere at BFI Flare where it was selected as Best of Fest.
Films We Like is honoured to announce the acquisition of two films Dracula and Kontinental ‘25 by fearless provocateur Radu Jude (Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World) which have both been selected to premiere at the 2025 Vancouver International Film Festival.
Films We Like is honoured to announce the acquisition of Miroirs No.3, the latest film by acclaimed German director Christian Petzold (Phoenix, Barbara, Afire), one of contemporary cinema’s most distinctive voices.
Films We Like is thrilled to announce the acquisition of A Poet (Un poeta) by Simón Mesa Soto, which will have its North American premiere in the Special Presentations section of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.
Films We Like is delighted to present It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley by Oscar-nominated director Amy J. Berg, a portrait of the late musician who developed an adoring fan base before his untimely death at the age of 30.
Films We Like is proud to announce the Canadian acquisition of Köln 75, the highly anticipated music-drama from director Ido Fluk. The film made its celebrated debut in the Special Gala section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, drawing acclaim for its captivating portrayal of a young woman’s determination and the power of live music.
Films We Like is thrilled to announce the Canadian acquisition of Plainclothes, the debut film from filmmaker Carmen Emmi, which stars Tom Blyth (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) and Russell Tovey (American Horror Story, Looking). The thriller won the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Ensemble Cast when it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
