Perséides is a Canadian short documentary film, directed by Laurence Lévesque and released in 2023. The film profiles Julie Châtelain, a young woman afflicted with a degenerative eye disease that will eventually leave her blind, as she undergoes medical treatment and learns how to come to terms with and adapt to her changing reality.[1]
Perséides | |
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Directed by | Laurence Lévesque |
Produced by | Line Sander Egede |
Cinematography | Catherine Lefebvre |
Edited by | Philippe Lefebvre |
Music by | Wilhelm Brandl |
Production company | Art et essai |
Release date |
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Running time | 22 minutes |
Country | Canada |
Language | French |
The film premiered at the 2023 Montreal International Documentary Festival.[2]
Awards
editAward | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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Prix Iris | December 8, 2024 | Best Short Documentary | Laurence Lévesque, Line Sander Egede | Pending | [3] |
References
edit- ^ Mehdi Balamissa, "RIDM 2023: Perséides (by Laurence Lévesque) | Interview". Film Fest Report, November 23, 2023.
- ^ Pat Mullen, "Montreal’s RIDM Announces Programming, Competition Docs". Point of View, October 25, 2023.
- ^ Éric Lavallée, "Prix Iris 2024: Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person Leads “Quebec Oscars” Noms". Ioncinema, October 9, 2024.