Vers des champs inconnus (Unfamiliar Fields)
Several years ago, André suddenly stopped taking care of his farm, forcing him and his wife Liliane to leave the countryside. Now she spends most of her time caring for her sick husband. Locked in an apartment, Liliane witnesses the deterioration of the man she loves, her only source of escape is the idea of revisiting the places of her past life. This film is a foray into the daily life of the couple, which reveals the regrets and sacrifices of a woman whose relationship with her husband has faded. Using subtle observations, he illustrates uncertainty and loss.
2019 / Documentary / 17min / Canada / Français / 1.77:1
(Unfamiliar Fields; version avec sous-titres anglais.)
Written and directed by Charles Duquet, sound recording Katja Wiedemann, images Allen Bleich, editing Charles Duquet and Katja Wiedemann, assistant editor Walid Jabri, sound editing Tatum Wilson, mix Tim Horlor, translation Daniel Slapcoff, Ryan O’Marra.
Awards:
Prix de la relève, RIDM 2019
Prix La Fabrique Culturelle du meilleur court-métrage, FCMS 2021
Jury special mention, Concordia Film Festival 2019
Festivals:
Rencontres internationales du documentaire (RIDM), Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma, Visions du Réel (présentation), Festival Cinéma du Monde de Sherbrooke, Festival Cinéma sous les étoiles, National Film Festival For Talented Youth, Festival Les Percéides, Concordia Film Festival. Plein(s) Écran(s) festival.
La Fabrique culturelle, ICI TOU.TV.
BTS: Vers des champs inconnus, 2019. Photographies par Allen Bleich.