An ornithologist experiences a case of mistaken identity via social media.
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Community Partner
Catherine Salviat, Olivier Saladin
France
2023
In French with English subtitles
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Credits & Director
Producer
Dorothée Levesque
Screenwriter
Alexia Montegu
Cinematography
Guillaume Delsert
Editor
Jeanne Sarfati
Marie-Lola Terver
Marie-Lola Terver was born in Clermont-Ferrand where she navigates between the city, the country, and the internet. After moving to Paris, she studied literature and cinema and worked on films as a set dresser. In 2018, she co-directed a short film with Anaïs Le Berre, Zéphyr et le Roi. She loves Jacques Demy, Eric Rohmer, and cheese.
Paul Jousselin
Paul Jousselin is a true Parisian. Any animal, insect, or bird discovered outside the French capital fascinates him. He studied cinema at La Fémis in the sound department and now works as a sound mixer. He secretly dreams of making it in French rap.
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