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No Matter the Weather

Beau temps, mauvais temps

VIFF Short Forum

Lafond documents her relationship with her grandmother Renée, who is recovering from a broken ankle.

Director
Featuring

Renée Lafond Matte, Florence Lafond, Monique Lafond

Credits
Country of Origin

Canada

Year

2025

Language

In French with English subtitles

18+
15 min
Animation Documentary Family Relations Shorts Women Directors
Club vidéo

Credits & Director

Producer

Patrick Francke-Sirois, David Francke-Robitaille, Florence Lafond

Screenwriter

Florence Lafond

Cinematography

Louis Turcotte

ANIM

Francis-William Rhéaume, Simon Meloche

Editor

Alexis Viau

Original Music

Antoine Félix Rochette

Florence Lafond headshot

Florence Lafond

Florence Lafond is a screenwriter and director who graduated in cinema from l’Université du Québec à Montréal. Lafond has directed several short films and co-wrote the series Wipe Me Away (2021), which was showcased at Canneséries. With a background in the community sector, Florence’s work typically delves into social cinema, and is often infused with humour and magical realism. She is currently developing her first feature film.

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