Synopsis
You could believe you’re watching a trailer for a Hollywood thriller, but the screening becomes a nightmare when a member of the audience stands up after recognizing his wife on screen. A dialog then takes place between the man and the characters in the film.
Credits
Director (1)
Actors (5)
Production and distribution (1)
- Executive Producer : La Boîte
Full credits (6)
- Executive Producers : Éric Pattedoie, Caroline Perchaud
- Screenwriter : Olivier Ayache-Vidal
- Director of Photography : Michel Taburiaux
- Music Composer : Erwann Kermorvant
- Editor : Hugo Picazo
- Sound Recordist : Jérôme Ayasse
Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Fiction
- Sub-genre : Comedy
- Themes : Love, Relationships
- Production language : French, English
- Production country : France
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Nationality : 100% French (France)
- Production year : 2002
- Runtime : 6 min 20 seconds
- Visa number : 104.449
- Visa issue date : 18/09/2002
- Production formats : 35mm
- Color type : Color
- Aspect ratio : CinemaScope
- Audio format : Dolby SR
- Rating restrictions : None
News & awards
Selections (13)
Cannes International Film Festival
France, 2004
Gras Savoye Prize for Best Producer and Director of a Short Film
Awards (1)
Movies and programs to discover
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Full film to discover (with English-subs)
In the maternity ward, Céline awaits the arrival of her first child. It is Jeanne, her partner, who will bring her into the world. At night, in the entrance hall of the hospital, she meets men who are waiting, like herself.
🏆 This short film won the César Award 2024 for Best Short Film (Fiction)