Penande Estime, Victor Andres Trelles Turgeon, Lise Catonguay, Laurianne S. Thibodeau, Geneviève Fontaine, Océane Kitura Bohémier-Too Too
Canada
2024
In French with English subtitles
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Credits & Director
Executive Producer
Francis Gélinas
Producer
Élisabeth Desbiens
Screenwriter
Marie-Louise Gariépy
Cinematography
François Gamache
ANIM
Zabelle Côté, Alexandre Morin
Editor
Marianne Langston
Original Music
James Duhamel
Marie-Louise Gariépy
Marie-Louise Gariépy is a Quebec director who has evolved within the Kino movement. With a degree in physics from McGill University and a passion for science fiction, she explores futuristic concepts and philosophical reflections in her films. In addition to her role as a director, she has acted as production manager for several Quebec feature films. Her first funded short film, Time Space Love, demonstrates her limitless creativity and unwavering commitment to cinematographic art.
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