Not With Fat Sophie
Directed by Philippe Arsenault
| Genre | Fiction |
| Country | Quebec |
| Year | 2013 |
| Length | 20 min |
| Formats | DCP, Blu-Ray |
| Sound | 5.1 |
| Version | Original French version, English subtitles |
Synopsis
Simon is 14 years old, and like most teenagers, he has a hard time going through this ungrateful period. He’s generally awkward and has lived for a long time in the shadow of his friend Stéphane, who’s better looking and more popular than he is. One morning, Stéphane asks Simon if he can borrow his bedroom to have sex with Sophie, a girl with whom Simon is secretely in love. This request will shatter the two boys’ friendship, and for the first time, Simon will stand up to Stéphane. A move which will mark his first step into adulthood.
Themes
teenagers, friendship, sexual relationshipsBiography
Philippe Arsenault works both as a director and as a director of photography. Mischievous by nature, he likes to pinpoint the contradictions and flaws that characterize his fellow human beings, always with a touch of humour and tenderness.
Cast
Louka Grenon, Ricky Demers, Ludivine Reding, Raphaël Gaudreau, Rosalie Bérard
Team
| Production | Mathieu Denis (Art & Essai) |
| Script | Alexandre Auger |
| CINEMATOGRAPHY | François Messier-Rheault |
| PRODUCTION DESIGN | Éric Barbeau |
| EDITING | Élisabeth-Olga Tremblay |
| Sound | Martyne Morin, Patrice LeBlanc |
| Music | Viletones |
Awards
Prix Prends ça court! | 2014 | GAGNANT MEILLEUR ACTEUR
Festival des Films de la Relève | 2014 | 3E PRIX DU JURY, 2E PRIX DU PUBLIC
Festivals
Festival international de cinéma francophone en Acadie
Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois
Festival du film court de Mont-Tremblant
Regard sur le court métrage au Saguenay
Palm Spring Shortfest
Festival des Films de la Relève