Expecting

A Short film of

Alice Douard

Produced by

Les Films de June

Production year2022

Runtime29 min

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Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director (1)

Alice Douard
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Actors (6)

Clotilde Hesme

Laetitia Dosch

Émilie Brisavoine

Julien Gaspar-Oliveri

Céline Adra

Philippe Petit

Production and distribution (2)

Executive Producer : Les Films de June

Film exports/foreign sales : Manifest

Full credits (17)

Executive Producer : Marie Boitard

Screenwriter : Alice Douard

Director of Photography : Sébastien Goepfert

Assistant directors : Morgane Bertin, Simon Bothorel

Editor : Aymeric Schoens

Sound Recordist : Olivier Schwob

Costume designer : Pauline Juille

Line producers : Marie Boitard, Alice Douard

Assistant Operators : Maud Cyrano, Josselin Esteve

Camera Operator : Sébastien Goepfert

Production manager : Marie Boitard

Sound Editor : Tristan Lhomme

Continuity supervisor : Anne-Sophie Guiraud

Production Designers : Philippe Prat, Céline Laurins

Foley artist : Romain Anklewicz

Grader : Brice Pancot

Make-up Artist : Karine Fra

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17 DECEMBER 2024

Alice Douard on her short film 'Expecting'

In the quiet corridors of a maternity ward, Céline’s journey of anticipation unfolds. As she awaits the birth of her first child, it’s Jeanne, her partner, who stands as her pillar. But the wait isn’t solitary. In the dim glow of the hospital’s entrance hall, she encounters others, bound by a shared, silent vigil.

‘Expecting’ is a tapestry of emotions, weaving together the threads of anticipation, companionship, and the profound journey of same-sex parenthood.🤰🏻

#watchfrench #frenchcinema #samesexparents #samesexparenting #Expecting #LAttente #AliceDouard #Cesar #AwardWinner #ShortFilm #Drama #maternity

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Technical details

Type : Short film
Genres : Fiction
Sub-genre : Comedy, Portrait, Romance
Themes : Motherhood, Love, Family
Production language : French
Production country : France
Original French-language productions : Unspecified
Nationality : 100% French (France)
Production year : 2022
Runtime : 29 min 59 seconds
Visa number : 155.733
Visa issue date : 27/09/2022
Production formats : HD
Color type : Color
Aspect ratio : 1.85
Audio format : Digital 5.1
Rating restrictions : None

News & awards

News (2)

Unifrance announces the winners of its 20th Unifrance Short Film Awards

26 MAY 2022

Video news

Spotlight on the 20th edition of the Unifrance Short Film Awards

02 MAY 2022

Unifrance (corporate)

Selections (8)

Cesar Awards - French film industry awards
France, 2024
Best Short Drama Film
Cinema Jove - Valencia International Film Festival
Spain, 2023
International Competition
Dakar Court
2022
Programme Unifrance
Aix-en-Provence Tous Courts Short Film Festival
France, 2022
International Competition

Awards (3)

Cesar Awards - French film industry awards
France, 2024
Cesar Award for Best Short Drama Film
FIFF
Belgium, 2022
Mention d'interprétation : Julien Gaspar-Oliveri
Prix de la mise en scène
Prix Unifrance du court-métrage
France, 2022
Prix spécial du jury
Prix Be TV

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