
Tools
Directed by Simon Laganière
Genre | Fiction |
Country | Quebec |
Year | 2009 |
Length | 8 min |
Formats | DVD, HDCAM |
Sound | Stereo |
Version | Original French version, English subtitles |
Synopsis
Seeing his faithful friend quietly losing the battle against the disease, Jean-Pierre does not let things go. Because he's manual, he tries in its own way to give his friend a little more strength and courage. Knowing that his friend is a true believer of the Catholic religion, he decided to invent an appearance of the Virgin Mary.
Themes
friendship, faith, disabled, inventorBiography
Originally from Champlain in Quebec, Simon Laganière is a young director and musician. It is through fake documentary that he tells stories often inspired by real life. In July 2006, his film Richard de-Ville-Marie was voted best film at the Festival Documenteur in Rouyn-Noranda. He won the « Prix du Jury » at the contest Court in the Web with the same film. His film Normand From The Top won the Ex-Centris prize for the most promising short film.
Cast
Stéphane Bélanger, Claude Gauthier, Gilles Vigneault
Team
Production | Simon Laganière, Productions Festives |
Script | Simon Laganière |
CINEMATOGRAPHY | Geneviève Perron |
PRODUCTION DESIGN | Sylvie Desmarais |
EDITING | Simon Laganière |
Sound | Christophe Motte |
Music | Philippe B |
Awards
Fantasia | 2009 | PRIX DU MEILLEUR FILM
Festivals
Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois
Fantasia
Off-Courts Trouville
Imagine Science Film Festival
Vidéaste recherché – Volet pro
Festival Montréal en lumières
Wisconsin Film Festival