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La Crise

In the midst of 1970's October Crisis that shook Quebec to its core, Carole, a housewife crumbling under the weight of an oppressive routine, uses the visit of a home seller to escape her daily stillness.

  • Rafaël Beauchamp
    Director
  • Rafaël Beauchamp
    Writer
  • Roxanne Lamarche
    Producer
  • Ève Duranceau
    Key Cast
  • Jean-François Porlier
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    La Crise
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    December 19, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    3,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    French
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, ARRI Amira
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1 : 1,85
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - UQAM
  • FFEQ - Quebec Student Film Festival
    Québec
    Canada
    April 3, 2020
    Premiere
    Audience Award
  • Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    August 13, 2020
    Best Foreign Short, Best Student Drama Short, Best Student Director, Best
  • Montreal Independent Film Festival
    Montreal
    Canada
    September 5, 2020
    Semi-Finalist
  • Cyrus International Monthly Festival of Toronto
    Toronto
    Canada
    September 9, 2020
    Semi-Finalist
  • Phoenix International Monthly Short Film Festival
    Phoenix, Arizona
    United States
    September 10, 2020
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Rafaël Beauchamp

Finishing his studies to become a screenwriter / director, Rafaël is currently completing the editing of two documentaries. Convinced that a rich atmosphere and bold changes of tones allow us to better delve into more dramatic themes, he is currently beginning the pre-production of a new fiction short film.

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