ByTowne Cinema

ByTowne Cinema Ottawa’s home of international and independent movies since 1988 Pretty much everything you need to know can be found here: http://www.bytowne.ca/
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07/23/2026

💜 "Polarizing is exciting. It's dangerous. It's punk."

🍿 From director Nicolas Winding Refn and starring Sophie Thatcher, Charles Melton and Havana Rose Liu, “Her Private Hell” is coming to the ByTowne Cinema next month!

Screening August 1, 3 & 5

🎟 Get tickets now: https://www.bytowne.ca/movies/her-private-hell/

🍿 Join us for this month's Movie Trivia Night!We are partnering up with The Nelson Pub to bring a monthly movie trivia...
07/22/2026

🍿 Join us for this month's Movie Trivia Night!

We are partnering up with The Nelson Pub to bring a monthly movie trivia night, featuring 4 different categories.

🎟 Winners will each get a range of prizes from The ByTowne Cinema!

👀 CATEGORIES TO BE ANNOUNCED DAY OF

To book your teams table, call The Nelson Pub ahead of time. Guaranteed to fill up fast!

🗓 SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, July 29th
🕡 6:30pm
📍 The Nelson Pub & Eatery, 244 Laurier Ave E

🥣 ✨️ Indulge in the World Porridge Making Championships as this heartwarming documentary whisks you to the Scottish High...
07/22/2026

🥣 ✨️ Indulge in the World Porridge Making Championships as this heartwarming documentary whisks you to the Scottish Highlands, where competitors vie for the best bowl of oats!

In a quaint Scottish village in the Highlands, contenders from around the globe gather to compete for the title of World Porridge Champion armed only with oats, salt and water. As the ailing Porridge Chieftain’s tenure ends, he embarks on a mission to find a successor. Amidst intense rivalries and the charm of eccentric locals, this documentary delves into the legacy of the village and unveils a captivating culinary spectacle.

🍿 "The Golden Spurtle" screens July 31, August 2, 3 & 6

🎟️ Get tickets now: https://www.bytowne.ca/movies/the-golden-spurtle/

💋 bumpin that 💋 🍿 Cooper Hoffman, Gregg Araki and Charli XCX on the set of "I Want Your S*x", opening at the ByTowne Cin...
07/22/2026

💋 bumpin that 💋

🍿 Cooper Hoffman, Gregg Araki and Charli XCX on the set of "I Want Your S*x", opening at the ByTowne Cinema NEXT FRIDAY!

When fresh-faced Elliot (Cooper Hoffman) lands an exciting job for renowned artist, icon and provocateur Erika Tracy (Olivia Wilde), his fantasies come true as Erika taps him to become her s*xual muse. But Elliot soon finds himself out of his depth as Erika takes him on a journey more profound than he ever could have imagined, into a world of s*x, obsession, power, betrayal and murder.

Screening July 31 - August 9

🎟️ Get tickets now: https://www.bytowne.ca/movies/i-want-your-s*x/

🎞 Marjane Satrapi’s acclaimed memoirs not only changed perceptions of Iran, but also the world as a whole. Through her f...
07/21/2026

🎞 Marjane Satrapi’s acclaimed memoirs not only changed perceptions of Iran, but also the world as a whole. Through her fearless voice and singular artistry, her legacy will live on through her art like the Oscar Nominated “Persepolis.”

The poignant story of a young girl coming-of-age in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. Clever and fearless, she outsmarts the “social guardians” and discovers punk, ABBA and Iron Maiden. Yet when her uncle is senselessly executed and as bombs fall around Tehran in the Iran/Iraq war, the daily fear that permeates life in Iran is palpable.

📢 Apart of our “Shout Louder!” limited series!

🍿 “Persepolis” screens August 1 & 2

🎟 Get tickets now: https://www.bytowne.ca/movies/persepolis/

07/21/2026

“Uniquely and touchingly unexpected.”

🍿 From Hirokazu Koreeda (“Shoplifters”) "Sheep in the Box" opens at the ByTowne Cinema NEXT WEEK!

Screening July 31 - August 9

🎟️ Get tickets now: https://www.bytowne.ca/movies/sheep-in-the-box/

📽 Cinema has always been a powerful tool. It can be used to expose ideas to the masses. It acts as a catalyst for social...
07/19/2026

📽 Cinema has always been a powerful tool.
It can be used to expose ideas to the masses.
It acts as a catalyst for social empathy and political action, encouraging people to use their voices to "Shout Louder" for change.

Join us for our "Shout Louder!" limited series, where we will screen the best films that aren’t afraid to wear their beliefs on their sleeves and engage in political themes, because film IS political.

🎞 Our line-up includes:

🍿 "Persepolis" - August 1 & 2
🍿 "The Matrix" - August 8
🍿 "Malcolm X" - August 10
🍿 "Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion" - August 14
🍿 "Network" - August 15

🎟 Get advanced tickets now: https://www.bytowne.ca/events/shout-louder/

📺 Leading up to the release of Jane Schoenbrun's newest film "Teenage S*x and Death at Camp Miasma", we'll be screening ...
07/18/2026

📺 Leading up to the release of Jane Schoenbrun's newest film "Teenage S*x and Death at Camp Miasma", we'll be screening two of the director's previous films! Up next, Schoenbrun's 2024 mega indie smash "I Saw the TV Glow"!

When a lonely teenager Owen (Justice Smith) is introduced by a classmate, Maddy (Jack Haven), to a mysterious late-night TV show. As Owen immerses himself in the eerie glow of the screen, reality fractures.

Shot in mesmerizing 35mm and fuzzy VHS, Schoenbrun’s narrative unfolds against the backdrop of mid-1990s suburban dread, echoing across generations.

🍿 "I Saw the TV Glow" screens Wednesday, July 29 at 9:15pm

🎟 Get tickets now: https://www.bytowne.ca/movies/summer-of-schoenbrun-i-saw-the-tv-glow/

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