Synopsis
On the very same day, Wassim is diagnosed a possible brain tumor, and his mother is about to die.
In a split of a moment, forces shift into Wassim's world.
Having to look for a place to bury his mother, he goes from cemetery to funeral home, death shadowing him. He realises he hasn't got a clue about her last wishes.
Where does she want to rest ? In France ? Or in Algeria ?
Credits
Director (1)
Actors (7)
Production and distribution (1)
- Executive Producer : Plaisanterie Privée
Full credits (3)
- Executive Producer : Azize Kabouche
- Screenwriters : Azize Kabouche, Karina Beuthe Orr
- Director of photography : Raphaëlle Gosse-Gardet
Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Production country : France
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Production year : 2019
- Runtime : 30 min
- Visa number : 149.755
- Visa issue date : 19/02/2019
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🏆 This short film won the César Award 2024 for Best Short Film (Fiction)