Synopsis
The end of 19th century. Two old friends are taking a walk in a flower garden, discussing children with unknown fathers. One of them brings up his encounter with a maid. The youthful adventure resurfaces 30 years later during his trip in Brittany.
Credits
Director (1)
Actors (3)
Production and distribution (1)
- Executive Producer : VN Kino
Full credits (8)
- Executive Producer : Céline Naoumov
- Screenwriter : Vladislav Naoumov
- Director of Photography : Philippe Elusse
- Music Composer : Christine Merienne
- Editors : Ève Barreire, Marcela Figueroa
- Sound Recordist : Régis Saint-Estève
- Costume designers : Jeanne Corbel, Solenn Boennec
- Author of original work : Guy de Maupassant
Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Fiction
- Sub-genre : Literary adaptation
- Themes : Paternity, Encounters
- Production language : French, Breton
- Production country : France
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Nationality : 100% French (France)
- Production year : 2000
- Runtime : 18 min
- Visa number : 99.951
- Visa issue date : 10/11/2000
- Production formats : Super 16
- Color type : Color
- Aspect ratio : 1.66
- Audio format : Mono
- Rating restrictions : None
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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)