Julien Frechette

Silence is Gold

Julien Frechette

This feature documentary takes us through the twists and turns of judicial proceedings pitting Canadian mining companies Barrick Gold and Banro against author Alain Deneault, his co-writers and publisher Éditions Écosociété, following the 2008 release of the book Noir Canada, which raised troubling questions about the controversial practices of Canadian mining companies in Africa. Silence is Gold is a legal and political thriller that captures years of intense psychological tension.

Kurdistan : De Gré Ou De Force

Julien Frechette

Journey to the heart of the conflict between Kurdistan and the armed group Islamic State. This region that has been neglected and ignored for ages is now one of the key destinations for refugees in the region. This medium-length documentary show the spectator the different groups and communities that are either fighting or residing in the Kurd area.

My War

Julien Frechette

Hundreds of Western volunteers have joined Kurdish armies in Syria and Iraq in their efforts to fight the Islamic State. What drives some Canadians to put their lives on the line?

Ma Guerre

Julien Frechette

Chiliheads, fous de piments forts

Julien Frechette

Julien Fréchette takes us on the hot pepper road in Mexico, through Quebec, the United States, France and China to meet chiliheads, hot pepper addicts, producers, scientists, historians and of course consumers who will introduce us to the culture and sub-culture that surrounds this unique fruit-spice.