Délivrez-moi
Screening on Film
With Céline Bonnier, Geneviève Bujold, Juliette Gosselin.
Canada, 2006, 35mm, color, 100 min.
French with English subtitles.
After killing her abusive boyfriend in an act of self-defense, Annie (Bonnier) is sentenced to ten years in prison. Upon her release, she struggles to reconnect with her daughter (Gosselin) who believes her mother murdered her lover in cold blood. When Annie returns to the remote island where the murder occurred, she must also confront the judgment of her boyfriend’s mother (Bujold) who will not forgive her for his death. Délivrez-moi features strong performances from all three female leads, in particular Gosselin (also featured in Familia) who has emerged as one of the most talented young actresses on screen.
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Directed by Frédérick Pelletier.
Canada, 2005, 35mm, color, 18 min.
Carl’s life can be easily summed up: he gets punched a lot but otherwise tries to lead a “normal” life. One night, after a fight, he misses the boat that usually ferries him home. He decides, then and there, to cross the river at any cost….