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Retracing Their Steps

Emboîter leurs pas

VIFF Short Forum

Boxes from the Montreal Archive Center reveal forgotten tales from the queer community.

 

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Director
Credits
Country of Origin

Canada

Year

2024

Language

In French with English subtitles

Film Contact
18+
21 min
Documentary Human Rights & Social Justice LGBTQIA2S+ Shorts

Credits & Director

Executive Producer

Jean-Christophe Boulianne

Cinematography

Jeanne Castegnier-Mainville

Editor

Alysée Lavallée-Imhof, Manuel Orhy Piron

Original Music

Vincent Favreau

Manuel Orhy Piron headshot; Retracing Their Steps director

Manuel Orhy Piron

Manuel Orhy Piron is a 24-year-old filmmaker based in Montreal. He holds a certificate in screenwriting and a bachelor’s degree in cinema from UQAM. During his studies, he developed a keen interest in writing, directing and editing. Completed in 2024, Emboîter leurs pas is his first documentary film.

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