It's Showtime at Rideau Hall Movie Nights!

It's Showtime at Rideau Hall Movie Nights!

OTTAWA, June 28, 2016 /CNW/ - His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, is pleased to invite members of the public to Rideau Hall Movie Nights, on June 29 and 30, 2016. This fun-filled event features outdoor screenings of Canadian films on the grounds of the official residence of the governor general. This year's feature films are Being Canadian and Guibord s'en va-t-en guerre

As of 8 p.m. members of the public are invited to bring their blankets, settle in with some free popcorn and enjoy special pre-screening entertainment. On both nights, the Canadian Armed Forces Strings Ensemble will perform, followed by the projection of Canadian film trivia.

This year, we will be delighted to showcase Canadian television prior to the screening of the feature films. On June 29, an episode of "Schitt's Creek" will be shown before Being Canadian and on June 30 an episode of "Les beaux malaises" will be shown before Guibord s'en va-t-en guerre.

Both feature films will be shown with subtitles. All activities are free of charge.

Here is the schedule:

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

English Screening of Being Canadian

As of 8 p.m.


-- Bring your blanket and settle in! Free popcorn will be available on-site
on a first come, first-served basis.
-- Enjoy music from the Canadian Armed Forces Strings Ensemble.
-- Consider yourself a film buff? Test your knowledge with our Canadian
Film Trivia and Fun Facts as questions appear on screen.
-- Get inspired by watching short videos featuring recipients of Canadian
honours.
8:40 p.m.


-- The Governor General will address filmgoers.
8:45 p.m.


-- Enjoy an episode of "Schitt's Creek".
9:05 p.m.


-- On-stage conversation with Robert Cohen, director and writer of Being
Canadian.
9:20 p.m.


-- Settle in to watch the feature film Being Canadian. (Running time: 90
min.)


Thursday, June 30, 2016

French Screening of Guibord s'en va-t-en guerre

As of 8 p.m.


-- Bring your blanket and settle in! Free popcorn will be available on-site
on a first come, first-served basis.
-- Enjoy music from the Canadian Armed Forces Strings Ensemble.
-- Consider yourself a film buff? Test your knowledge with our Canadian
Film Trivia and Fun Facts as questions appear on screen.
-- Get inspired by watching short videos featuring recipients of Canadian
honours.
8:40 p.m.


-- The Governor General will address filmgoers.
8:45 p.m.


-- Enjoy an episode of "Les beaux malaises".
9:15 p.m.


-- Settle in to watch the feature film: Guibord s'en va-t-en guerre.
(Running time: 108 min.)


About Rideau Hall Movie Nights

Hosted by His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, Rideau Hall Movie Nights feature English- and French-Canadian films, screened on alternate nights, on the grounds of Rideau Hall. Members of the public are invited to bring their blankets, settle in with some free popcorn and watch these films under the stars.

The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General is partnering with Canadian organizations who are committed to promoting Canada's cultural vitality: Air Canada; Association québécoise de la production médiatique; Bell Media; Canada Media Fund; Canadian Film Institute; Canadian Media Producers Association; Cineplex Entertainment; Deluxe; Entertainment One (eOne)/Les Films Séville; Eye on Canada; the National Capital Commission; and Telefilm Canada.

Learn more about Rideau Hall Movie Nights online at www.rideauhallmovienights.ca. Join the conversation by using the hashtag #GGMovie.






***MEDIA INVITATION***
Media representatives wishing to cover
Rideau Hall Movie Nights or to
conduct interviews prior to or on the
day of the event must contact the
Rideau Hall Press Office in advance,
and are required to wear their media
identification cards at all times
while on the Rideau Hall grounds.


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SOURCE Governor General of Canada

Governor General of Canada

CONTACT: Media information: Josephine Laframboise, Rideau Hall Press Office, 613-990-9324, 613-668-1929 (cell), josephine.laframboise@gg.ca ; Follow GGDavidJohnston and RideauHall on Facebook and Twitter.


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