Synopsis
Les Cloÿs is a documentary about a community in Paris that speaks their own version of the French language. This language, known as "verlan" (back-to-front) or slang, reflects their diverse backgrounds and their creativity. It shows how conversation can bring people from all walks of life together.
Credits
Director (1)
Full credits (10)
- Screenwriter : Julia Hechler
- Director of photography : Julia Hechler
- Editor : Julia Hechler
- Sound Recordist : Will Cone
- Line Producers : Jarrad Fjelstad, Julia Hechler
- Camera operator : Julia Hechler
- Production managers : Jarrad Fjelstad, Julia Hechler
- Sound Editor : Jarrad Fjelstad
- Visual effects : Andrew Sobey
- Sound Mixer : Will Cone
Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Documentary
- Sub-genre : Portrait
- Themes : Friendship, Identity, Minorities
- Production language : French
- Coproducer countries : United States, France
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Nationality : Minority French (United States, France)
- Production year : 2016
- Runtime : 9 min 50 seconds
- Production formats : AVCHD
- Color type : Color
- Aspect ratio : 16/9
- Audio format : Stereo
- Rating restrictions : None
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Resources
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lescloysfilm.com
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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)