27th World Film Festival Montreal

Based on the memoirs of Nicole Valéry-Grossu, this film is a convincing testimony of how she is overcome by faith in an extremely painful and hopeless situation. Her strength in preserving human dignity generates hope, compassion and community.

GAZ BAR BLUES shows the extraordinary tolerance and love of an ordinary group of men, as they struggle to cope with change and dislocation in a world becoming increasingly globalised. With great economy and artistic skill, the film quietly celebrates the community-creating power of loyalty and acceptance among family and friends.