A thrillingly audacious takedown of casual misogyny, Monia Chokri’s pastel-hued and retro-styled sophomore feature also takes some pot shots at the cult of modern motherhood. Shot on 35mm, Babysitter is a bold and bitingly funny statement from the Québécois director and star of Xavier Dolan’s films.

As if growing pains aren’t confusing enough, the conundrums of life as a vampire add more chaos to the mix in Ariane Louis-Seize’s delightfully deadpan comedy. Approaching the gloom of death with gentle humor, this offbeat tale of love and friendship embraces the beauty of shared eccentricities.