Synopsis
Jean, a farmer nearing retirement, has tried to kill himself. Returning from hospital, he finds his son Danny busy making hay. Jean doesn't want his son's help and asks him to leave. However, Danny is determined to make his father talk so the elderly man can find some relief.
Credits
Director (1)
Actors (4)
Full credits (11)
- Screenwriter : Karim Morel
- Director of Photography : Kévin Manson
- Assistant Director : Hugo Le Gourrierec
- Editor : Yohann Ceysson
- Sound Recordist : Étienne Leplumey
- Producer : Tony Le Bacq
- Line Producers : Tony Le Bacq, Michel Masiero
- Camera Operator : Kévin Manson
- Sound Editor : Étienne Leplumey
- Make-up Artist : Mélodie Scagnoli
- Sound Mixer : Slimane Dellaoui
Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Fiction
- Sub-genre : Psychological drama, Portrait
- Themes : Love, The future, Countryside, Monde rural, Death
- Production language : French
- Production country : France
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Nationality : 100% French (France)
- Production year : 2019
- Runtime : 15 min 40 seconds
- Production formats : HD
- Color type : Color
- Aspect ratio : 1.85
- Audio format : Dolby 5.1
- Rating restrictions : None
News & awards
Selections (2)
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)