The fall of Phaeton

Wilson, a teenager, lives in a poor neighborhood in French Reunion island. This morning, his mother's dog, Payanké, escapes. Wilson, perched on his father's bicycle, looking for the dog will discover the reality of his neighborhood.

  • Aurélie Filain
    Director
  • Khir-Din Grid
    Producer
  • Edouard Galaor
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    La course de Phaeton
  • Project Type:
    Short, Television
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    90,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    France
  • Country of Filming:
    Réunion
  • Language:
    French, Other
  • Shooting Format:
    4k
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Aurélie Filain

Aurelie Filain grew up in 'Moufia', a working class neighborhood of the city 'Saint-Denis' of French Reunion Island. She started her adventure in the film industry in 2017 in 'Talents la Kour', a short movie writing residency in Reunion Island. Currently evolving as a Creole and French teacher, she directed her first short movie 'The fall of Phaethon'

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