I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing (1987) Director: Patricia Rozema 81 mins | Color | English DCP
An aspiring photographer, Polly, lands a job at a Toronto art gallery as the assistant to the gallery’s curator, Gabrielle. Polly becomes infatuated with Gabrielle after discovering she is a painter, encouraging her to pursue a career as an artist. Through a video diary confession, whimsical and naive Polly unfolds her admiration for Gabrielle, self-discovery, and growing love for art.