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Coiffeur

Visited one night by his down-and-out sister, Luc, the struggling owner of a hair salon, must find a way to meet her needs without offending the sensibilities of a wealthy customer.

  • Simon Zhou
    Director
  • Simon Zhou
    Writer
  • Hugo Cayla
    Producer
  • Gaëtan Delaleu
    Key Cast
    "Luc"
    Preview (France 2), Ulysse: The Webseries
  • Rozenn Heim
    Key Cast
    "Louise"
  • Ilias Le Doré
    Key Cast
    "Max"
    Nocturama (Bertrand Bonello), Un violent désir de bonheur (Clément Schneider)
  • Yume Nanbu
    Key Cast
    "Ambre"
  • Liza Paturel
    Key Cast
    "Sasha"
    Dix jours sans maman (Ludovic Bernard), Chacun pour tous (Vianney Lebasque), Faites des gosses (France 2)
  • Joëlle Séchaud
    Key Cast
    "La cliente"
    The Maëstro (Adam Cushman), Blind Date à la Juive (Anaëlle Morf)
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Coiffeur
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Experimental
  • Runtime:
    22 minutes 24 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 26, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    New Zealand
  • Country of Filming:
    France
  • Language:
    French
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Festival Millimétrage
    Rochefort
    France
    August 28, 2021
    Official Selection
  • FICBUEU
    Bueu
    Spain
    September 11, 2021
    Spain Premiere
    Official Selection: Panorama
  • Aurora Film Festival
    San Potito Sannitico
    Italy
    August 14, 2021
    Official Selection (Special Mention: Script)
  • Micro & No Budget Film Festival
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    September 4, 2021
    Best Short Film, Best Debut Film, Best Acting: Liza Paturel
  • Little Wing Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    September 24, 2021
    Best Director (Won), Best International Film (Nominated), Best Editing (Nominated), Best Male Actor (Nominated)
  • Cinalfama Lisbon International Film Festival
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    July 15, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Lublin Film Festival
    Lubelski
    Poland
    November 21, 2021
    Polish Premiere
    Official Selection
  • BJX Bajío International Film Festival
    Guanajuato
    Mexico
    November 19, 2021
    Mexico Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Aguilar Film Festival
    Aguilar de Campoo
    Spain
    December 7, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Macau International Short Film Festival
    Macau
    China
    December 6, 2021
    Asia Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Simon Zhou

Born in Guangzhou, Simon migrated with his family to New Zealand as a child. He worked as a documentary writer for television before returning to China, where he served for several years as the film critic at Time Out Beijing. Currently based in Paris, COIFFEUR is his first short film.

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