Synopsis
Francis, a man in his sixties, is found in a diving suit swimming in the river in the middle of town. Even his children, who are used to their father's escapades by now, are surprised. Ever since Francis found out he was gravely ill, he's become impossible to handle. Samuel and his sister will have to find a way to help him, whatever it takes.
Credits
Director (1)
Actors (4)
Production and distribution (2)
- Executive Producer : 10:15! Productions
- Film exports/foreign sales : Shortcuts
Full credits (9)
- Screenwriter : Alexandre Steiger
- Director of Photography : Grégoire De Calignon
- Assistant Director : Bruno Laurec
- Editor : Céline Canard
- Sound Recordist : Olivier Pelletier
- Production manager : Louise Krieger
- Sound Editor : Alexandre Hecker
- Continuity supervisor : Soizic Poënces
- Sound Mixer : Roman Dymny
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Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Fiction
- Sub-genre : Comedy, Psychological drama
- Themes : The absurd, Art
- Production language : French
- Production country : France
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Nationality : 100% French (France)
- Production year : 2017
- Runtime : 29 min 3 seconds
- Visa number : 145.665
- Visa issue date : 29/12/2017
- Production formats : HD
- Color type : Color
- Aspect ratio : 1.85
- Audio format : 5.1
- Rating restrictions : None
News & awards
Selections (4)
Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival
France, 2018
International Competition
National Competition
Awards (2)
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