I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing

Canada, 1987, Patricia Rozema

Polly (Sheila McCarthy), a gauche, scatterbrained young woman who lapses into daydreams and aspires to be a photographer, gets a temp job as a secretary at a trendy Toronto art gallery. She develops a crush on the gallery’s sophisticated French owner, Gabrielle, but soon learns that Gabrielle is not all she seems. Patricia Rozema’s whimsical indie comedy is a landmark Canadian film. “[Polly] is, perhaps, the most memorable, genuinely likeable screen creation in years, and Rozema’s debut [is] touching, hilarious, as fresh as a summer breeze.” –Time Out Film Guide. 81 min.

I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing, a Cinematheque streaming exclusive, can be viewed online from 6/10 thru at least 7/14 via the link below. Doing so supports the Cinematheque. Screening fee is $10 and you have 7 days to watch it.

https://kinomarquee.com/film/ive-heard-the-mermaids-singing/62153fa2345c8d0001337ab3/cleveland-cinematheque