Lafond documents her relationship with her grandmother Renée, who is recovering from a broken ankle.
Renée Lafond Matte, Florence Lafond, Monique Lafond
Canada
2025
In French with English subtitles
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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
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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