Of Mother and Tides
Directed by Alain Fournier
Genre | Fiction |
Country | Quebec |
Year | 2008 |
Length | 18 min 30 s |
Formats | DVD, HDCAM SR |
Sound | 5.1 |
Version | Original French version, English subtitles |
Synopsis
Fred's life takes a tragic turn when he realises that he turns into something inhuman. While her mother wants to hide him from all prying eyes, Fred only thinks about a thing: the sea.
Themes
family relationships, mother-son relationships, biologic mutation, affective disorder, brother-sister relationshipsBiography
Alain Fournier has made several documentary series, including Diesel Fumes (2002), and magazines for television channels in Quebec. Of Mother and Tides is his first fiction project. He is currently working on Oko, a short film with retro futuristic puppets.
Cast
Pierre-Luc Brillant, Martine Beaulne, Marianne Fortier
Team
Production | Alain Fournier, Alain Bessette |
Script | Philippe Lemieux, Alain Fournier |
CINEMATOGRAPHY | Barry Russell |
EDITING | Alain Fournier |
Sound | Paskal Perreault |
Music | Patrick Lavoie |
Awards
Fantasia | 2008 | PRIX DU MEILLEUR FILM
Festival du film fantastique de Bruxelles | 2009 | Grand Prix des télévisions européennes
Off-Courts de Trouville | 2009 | PRIX DU JURY « LE CENTRAL »
Festivals
Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois
Festival Vitesse Lumière
Fantasia
SPASM
San Sebastian Horror Film Festival
Festival du film fantastique de Bruxelles
Gulf Film Festival
A Night of Horror International Film Festival
Cryptshow Festival
Off-Courts de Trouville
Atlantic International Film Festival
Sacramento Horror Film Festival