Perséides
Julie had her left eye removed. Soon, she will also lose her right eye. She doesn't know when it will happen, but it is imminent. All she can do is enjoy the images that still surround her. She leaves Montreal for a weekend with her good friend, Marina, in the countryside. In the calm of nature alongside her faithful friend, Julie takes the opportunity to see the stars one last time.
| Directors | Laurence Lévesque, Laurence Lévesque |
| Actors | Jason Todd, Jason Todd |
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Presenting itself initially as a filmed escapade in the countryside during which Julie sets herself the mission of "stockpiling as many images as possible" while she still can, the short film quickly transforms into something much larger, even universal.
Julie, struggling to accept her fate, is not alone on this terrible journey "towards darkness." By her side is Marina, her close friend and confidante, who accompanies her at every step of this long ordeal.
In this sense, as the camera immerses us in Julie's world, taking advantage of the surrounding darkness to deliver images filled with a surprising dose of comfort, the dedication with which Marina consoles her friend forces us to reconsider our initial assumption.
No, this film is not just a simple portrait, and Julie is not the sole protagonist. As the two women converse in front of the camera under a starry sky, exchanging fears and comforts, trying to imagine the future that awaits them, Perséides reveals itself.
Perséides is an ode to friendship. It's about the bond that unites us, rallies us, and sometimes even saves lives.
Jason Todd
Short films curator
Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma
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Français
22 mn
Language: Français -
English
22 mn
Language: English
- Année 2023
- Pays Quebec
- Durée 22
- Producteur art et essai, TAK Films Inc.
- Langue French
- Sous-titres English
- Résumé court Julie knows that she will lose her sight. She doesn't know when it will happen, but it is imminent. Supported by her great friend Marina, she confronts the destabilizing journey towards darkness.
- Ordre 3
Presenting itself initially as a filmed escapade in the countryside during which Julie sets herself the mission of "stockpiling as many images as possible" while she still can, the short film quickly transforms into something much larger, even universal.
Julie, struggling to accept her fate, is not alone on this terrible journey "towards darkness." By her side is Marina, her close friend and confidante, who accompanies her at every step of this long ordeal.
In this sense, as the camera immerses us in Julie's world, taking advantage of the surrounding darkness to deliver images filled with a surprising dose of comfort, the dedication with which Marina consoles her friend forces us to reconsider our initial assumption.
No, this film is not just a simple portrait, and Julie is not the sole protagonist. As the two women converse in front of the camera under a starry sky, exchanging fears and comforts, trying to imagine the future that awaits them, Perséides reveals itself.
Perséides is an ode to friendship. It's about the bond that unites us, rallies us, and sometimes even saves lives.
Jason Todd
Short films curator
Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma
-
Français
Duration: 22 minutesLanguage: Français22 mn -
English
Duration: 22 minutesLanguage: English22 mn
- Année 2023
- Pays Quebec
- Durée 22
- Producteur art et essai, TAK Films Inc.
- Langue French
- Sous-titres English
- Résumé court Julie knows that she will lose her sight. She doesn't know when it will happen, but it is imminent. Supported by her great friend Marina, she confronts the destabilizing journey towards darkness.
- Ordre 3
