Yves & Variation | Powerful Portraits | Indy Shorts Film Festival 2020

Expired July 27, 2020 4:00 PM

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Meet the compelling subjects of these short biographical documentaries.

98 min. This program contains mature themes.

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Every day, concierge Yves Deshommes practices his violin behind the front desk of a Manhattan office building. But during the hours outside his shift, Yves's life is revealed to be equal parts intrepid and inspiring.

In English, Haitian Creole with English subtitles.

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Film Contact

Lydia Cornett

cornett.lydia@gmail.com

Year
2019
Runtime
15 minutes
Language
English, Haitian Creole
Country
USA
Rating
Suitable for All Ages
Note
Art & Music, World

Director
Lydia Cornett
Producer
Lydia Cornett, Sean Weiner
Cast
Yves Deshommes

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