17th Cinema on the Bayou Virtual Film Festival

FRENCH LANGUAGE NARRATIVE SHORTS - YOUTHFUL STRUGGLES

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7 films in package
LES FILLES AUSSI (ALL ABOUT GIRLS)
In the summer of '99, four very close sisters have only one idea in mind: to do it.
PRECIOUS CARGO
As she prepares to move to another city to pursue her studies, Gemma becomes increasingly preoccupied with her friend's distant and evasive behaviour since their friendship took an unexpected romantic turn.
EN JEU (FAIR BALL)
It's summer, it's hot, it's beautiful.
MARMOTE INTRÉPIDE (FEARLESS GOPHER)
A young boy scout gives himself the mission to liberate his friend from her house since her dad won't let her go to the camp.
LE VOL DES CHENILLES (CATERPILLAR SUMMER)
At the end of summer vacation, Rosie decides to undertake a metamorphosis to hide the after-effects of her illness.
TROPHÉE (TROPHY)
Dominique, a shy and introverted teenager, wants just one thing: to become the best hockey player in her league.
FORA DE JOGO (OUT OF BOUNDS)
After being discouraged by his aunt, Leo contradicts her expectations and tries to fight for a place in the local football team trials.
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At the end of summer vacation, Rosie decides to undertake a metamorphosis to hide the after-effects of her illness. While her mother tries to take control of the situation, the young teenager buries herself in the ground to be reborn transformed.


Director's Biography:


Laetitia Demessence is a filmmaker who was born and raised in Spain, and currently living in Quebec. She has worked on different projects like documentary portraits, music videos and fiction short films. Her sensitive and poetic approach is always marked by the presence of strong characters in search for freedom.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    16 minutes
  • Language
    French
  • Country
    Canada
  • Premiere
    North American Premiere
  • Director
    Laetitia Demessence
  • Screenwriter
    Anna-Dorothée Brasseur
  • Producer
    Yann-Manuel Hernandez, Florent Tafani
  • Cast
    Jade-Mariuka Robitaille, Louise Proulx
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