Welcome to cinéSARNIA

cinéSARNIA is a not-for-profit charitable volunteer group dedicated to bringing quality Canadian and international films to the city of Sarnia. The organization operates in conjunction with Film Circuit, part of the Toronto International Film Festival Group. Film Circuit, which is based in Toronto, is in partnership with distributors to assemble a list of films twice a year from which the associated groups select their programmes. Currently, it consists of approximately 100 communities across Canada, of which 45 are in Ontario.

Upcoming Films

February 9 & 10

The Book Thief

Based on the beloved international bestselling book, The Book Thief tells the story of an extraordinary, spirited young girl sent to live with a foster family in WWII Germany. Intrigued by the only book she brought with her, she begins collecting books as she finds them. With the help of her new parents and a secret guest under the stairs, she learns to read and creates a magical world that inspires them all

"Markus Zusak's international bestseller The Book Thief has been brought to the screen with quiet effectiveness and scrupulous taste by director Brian Percival and writer Michael Petroni." - Dennis Harvey, Variety

March 16 & 17

Wadjda

"More than a critique of Saudi society, "Wadjda" offers a character with universal resonance and appeal." - Peter Keough, Boston Globe

"There's a lot more going on in this first feature film from Saudi Arabia, where movie theaters are banned, than the deceptively simple story of a girl who's willing to do just about anything to buy her first bicycle." - Bruce Ingram, Chicago Sun-Times

"A winning, handsomely crafted story with a charismatic lead guaranteed to charm international audiences." - Jay Weissberg, Variety