Synopsis
Alma, a young woman, who accidentally became pregnant, manages to convince a doctor friend to liberate her from the situation. In hospital, she meets Manuel, a young and slightly dreamy garbage recycler. Manuel was initiated into the job by Salvador, an experienced recycler who takes a poetic and philosophical approach to his work. After her operation, Manuel and Salvador are responsible for taking the hospital waste to an incineration factory and accompany Alma in a truck.
Credits
Director (1)
Actors (6)
Production and distribution (2)
- Executive Producer : Emael Films
- Co-production : Capricci
Full credits (8)
- Executive Producer : Patrick Grandperret
- Screenwriter : Yvonne Kerouedan
- Directors of Photography : Philippe Bottiglione, Patrick Grandperret
- Assistant director : Caroline Vandenbussche
- Editors : Jean-Pierre Bloc, Camille Lotteau
- Sound recordists : Zacharie Naciri, Amaury De Nexon
- Co-producer : Thierry Lounas
- Special Effects : Pascal Nourri Kinan
Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Fiction
- Sub-genre : Drama, Portrait
- Themes : Motherhood, Human nature
- Production language : French
- Production country : France
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Nationality : 100% French (France)
- Production year : 2006
- Runtime : 25 min
- Visa number : 111.942
- Visa issue date : 28/11/2006
- Production formats : Digital video
- Color type : Color
- Aspect ratio : 4/3
- Audio format : Dolby SR
- Rating restrictions : None
News & awards
Selections (3)
Movies and programs to discover
MyFrenchShorts
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)