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Experience Diversity and Chi Energy Awareness in Patricia Chica’s Award-Winning ‘MONTRÉAL GIRLS’
Discover the groundbreaking approach to filmmaking in Patricia Chica’s award-winning feature film, ‘MONTRÉAL GIRLS,’ which utilizes Chi Energy Awareness techniques to create an immersive and authentic experience for viewers.
Last Updated on September 20, 2025 by Daily News Staff
Jade Hassouné (actor), Jasmina Parent (actress), Patricia Chica (director), Hakim Brahimi (actor).
Photo Courtesy of © Jonathan Shensa for Dig IN Magazine
Award-winning director Patricia Chica’s feature film, MONTRÉAL GIRLS, is set to release in the United States on June 2nd, and it promises to be a captivating and immersive experience. This coming-of-age drama follows the story of Ramy, a young Middle Eastern poet, as he embarks on a journey of passion, rebellion, and heartbreak after getting involved with two young women who challenge his perceptions and reveal his destiny to him.
What sets MONTRÉAL GIRLS apart is Patricia Chica’s unique approach to filmmaking, utilizing Chi energy awareness and mindful practices with her team, from prep to post. With two remarkable discovery actors, Hakim Brahimi and Jasmina Parent, who underwent a rigorous training program, their performances are captivating and authentic. This film has garnered critical acclaim since its premiere at CINEQUEST, followed by the Best Feature Award at the Los Angeles International Film Festival, where it played to a sold-out theatre.
MONTRÉAL GIRLS is a celebration of diversity, with characters of various cultural backgrounds, identities, and languages, reflecting our world today. Patricia Chica, the director, shares that the story is inspired by her true experience navigating the subcultures of Montréal, and she believes that blending fiction with what’s real makes imagination transcend the hearts of the audiences, no matter where they’re from.
The film boasts stunning visuals by cinematographer Alexandre Bussière and an entrancing soundtrack by a multitude of indie musicians. The cast is filled with powerful performances by Jade Hassouné, Nahéma Ricci, Sana Asad, Manuel Tadros, Guillaume Rodrigue, Thomas Vallières, Simon Therrien, Marina Harvey, Chadi Alhelou, Natalie Tannous, and special appearances by Canadian veteran actors Larry Day and Martin Dubreuil.
Jasmina Parent (DÉSIRÉE) & Hakim Brahimi (RAMY).
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Objectif 9.
MONTRÉAL GIRLS was written by Patricia Chica and Kamal John Iskander and produced by Bahija Essoussi and Samuel Gagnon of Objectif 9 in association with Patricia Chica’s Flirt Films. The film is distributed in the United States by Andreas Olavarria of Level 33 Entertainment and will be available in Canada on June 9th via Filmoption International and on VOD on June 27th.
Incorporating energy work within her creative process as a tool to empower her actors and collaborators, Patricia Chica uses the laws of nature, visualization, and meditation to bring her actors to a higher level of consciousness and awareness. She is a rising female filmmaker and a prolific director, named as such by Dread Central and Variety, respectively.
MONTRÉAL GIRLS promises to be a truly unique cinematic experience and a must-see for all film enthusiasts.
To know more about MONTRÉAL GIRLS, please visit the following links:
Official Website: www.MontrealGirlsMovie.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MontrealGirlsMovie
Instagram: www.instagram.com/MontrealGirlsMovie
Hashtags: #MontrealGirlsMovie
Visit: https://www.montrealgirlsmovie.com/
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