Resilience in Midwifery

While the practice of midwifery was legalized more than 20 years ago, and demand for its services is growing, access to midwives remains limited in Quebec. Motivated by her own experience of a traumatic childbirth, Director Claudie Simard takes us along in her discovery of this underrepresented health profession. By following midwives in their daily lives, Resilience in Midwifery highlights their working conditions and expertise and reveals popular misconceptions about their profession. Finally, Resilience in Midwifery culminates in a wider reflection on childbirth conditions.

  • Claudie Simard
    Director
  • Claudie Simard
    Writer
  • Evelyne Lafleur Guy
    Producer
    Parrainez un enfant riche, Vidéodep, Les Amazones, Le pays des naufrages, Sur la banquise, Capitaine des hauts-fonds, S'affranchir de l'image, Cinéma d'ici, Ca change quoi ?, 40%, Hôtel Central, Pestacle
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Sages et Rebelles
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    52 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 4, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    French
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Radio Canada
    Distributor
    Country: Canada
  • ICI TOU.TV
    Distributor
    Country: Canada
  • ICI RDI
    Distributor
    Country: Canada
Director Biography - Claudie Simard

After 10 years of journalism, Claudie Simard chose to leave the news business and devote herself to documentary filmmaking. Fascinated by the human story behind the news, she has always been able to deliver heartwarming stories that are also thought provoking to her audience. Her career as a journalist has allowed her to address many social issues on the web, radio and television. Resilience in midwifery ( Sages et rebelles v.o.f.), is her first documentary.

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