Ashes

Jordan, a shy and sweet boy, lives in foster care. The last visit he makes to his father in the hospital does not go as planned.

  • Andrea Lejault
    Director
  • Andrea Lejault
    Writer
  • Noémie Parreaux
    Writer
  • Guillaume Joly
    Producer
  • Naël Zaiti--Ruelle
    Producer
  • Walid Bekhti
    Producer
  • Ezechiel Pajot
    Key Cast
    "Jordan"
  • Ylan Puyou
    Key Cast
    "Ylan"
  • Christophe Favre
    Key Cast
    "Father"
  • Léa Schweitzer
    Key Cast
    "educator"
  • Delphine Duguet
    Key Cast
    "care foster"
  • Armony Jamin-Lejault
    Key Cast
    "Lulu"
  • Teo Sizun
    DOP
  • Nathan Goubet
    Editing
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Cendres
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 28, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    France
  • Country of Filming:
    France
  • Language:
    French
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:39
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - La Fémis
Director Biography - Andrea Lejault

Andrea Lejault was born in Nevers. After studying production and anthropology, Andrea focuses on writing and directing films. She joined La Femis in 2019 after directing the short film Tiéquar selected at Côté Court in Pantin. Her latest film, Rooted, competed at the Final Girls Berlin Film Festival.

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Director Statement

Through Jordan’s journey, I seek to explore this unspeakable and painful bond a child can have with his failing parent. Although filial love may be there, it is not enough to grow. I tell this initiatory story : how a young person in search of himself and a sense of belonging will get rid of his father’s ideal image. Through the interactions he has with his friends, but especially through his imagination.