Quebec filmmaker Denis Villeneuve donates to Montreal independent cinema

At a time when many independent movie theatres in Canada are struggling, one Montreal cinema says it is entering “a new chapter” after receiving a major donation from Quebec filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.Cinéma du Parc announced this week that the Quebec-born director behind “Dune” and other Hollywood blockbusters is the latest big-name director to show his support for a cherished local theatre. He has given an undisclosed amount to help ensure the long-term financial security of the movie house where he has long attended screenings.