Virgile Ratelle
Having grown up within the skateboarding community, Virgile Ratelle has always gravitated towards a camera and the idea of documenting the present moment. Oscillating between filming skateboarding and Nordic surfing, he decided to orient his future to cinema. He completed his bachelor's degree in visual production at UQAM in 2021 with his graduation film Lost dans l'Paradise, which enjoyed great success at a number of festivals in Quebec and internationally. Nested in a "neo-cinéma direct" auteur documentary style, he confirms his refined and amorous style with Summer Nights (2022), where he captures the intimacy of two best skateboarding friends, during the summer of their 15th birthdays.
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Summer Nights
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As night falls on the outskirts of Montreal, the shrill sound of scooters pierces the silence. Helly and Nathan roam the streets in search of the best skateboarding spots, dreaming of the most beautiful tricks.
Summer Nights
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As night falls on the outskirts of Montreal, the shrill sound of scooters pierces the silence. Helly and Nathan roam the streets in search of the best skateboarding spots, dreaming of the most beautiful tricks.
