Saturday / June 11, 2022 / 4:30pm

France / 2019 / 16 min / Drama / French w/English Subtitles

Available Viewing Area: Canada-wide

Short Film Series: We’re Not Going To Take It! (Ageism/Elder Abuse)

Screening Sponsor: CheckF1rst

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SYNOPSIS

In a near future, Nicolas, a retiree who enjoys his independence, loses his autonomy after an accident. His son Gabriel, a technophile, puts a robotin place to assist him. Both come to regret the decision.

AWARDS/FESTIVALS      

Prix du Meilleur Film – Festival Hallnaywood, Best Live Action Short – Sci-On, Best SciFi Short – Descending Night Film Festival, Best Scifi Film – Snake Alley Festival of Film, Mention Spéciale du Jury – Festival HLM sur cour

CREDITS

Director(s):              Janek Tarkowski

Writer(s):                 Janek Tarkowski, Valentine Thomasset

Producer(s):            Quentin Daniel

Key Cast:                 Gerard Chaillou, Clement Barthelet, Jukiette Gernez, Guillaume Denaiffe

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