Shepherds
L'Institut national de l'image et du son is celebrating its anniversary. On this occasion, our neighbor from the Maisonneuve - Saint-Denis block is joining us to present a selection of short films that have shaped the institution, while introducing a new generation of filmmakers whose flagship works will also be screened.
In the presence of producer Élaine Hébert
Preceded by short film Après tout
Winner of 4 Prix Iris, Gala Québec Cinéma 2025
It's late, Claire has had too much to drink. She longs for Philippe. She decides to go see him. It's a mistake, but she feels compelled to follow through. Produced by Élaine Hébert.
Mathyas trades in his Montreal life as a young advertising executive to become a shepherd in the South of France. But the harsh realities of the pastoral world force him to question his romantic vision of the profession. A visit from Elise, a civil servant who has abruptly quit her job, gives Mathyas’ quest a new direction. Together, with a herd in their care, they embark on a journey towards a new way of life in the mountains. Produced by Élaine Hébert.
Sophie Deraspe
It was the visual arts and literature that led Sophie Deraspe to film. As a cinematographer or director, she made several forays into documentary before directing her first independent feature film. Rechercher Victor Pellerin (2006) plays with the codes of reality and was very well received by critics. Her second feature, Les signes vitaux (2009), is equally imbued with realism and has also won awards in several international festivals. In 2015, Sophie launched the fiction film Les loups, and a documentary, The Amina Profile, which was selected in official competition at Sundance. Her contemporary adaptation of Antigone (2019) enjoyed resounding success, culminating in the Best Motion Picture at the Canadian Screen Awards. Sophie also directs dramatic series for television, Bête noire (2021) and Motel Paradis (2022). Her latest film, Shepherds, co-produced with France, was launched at TIFF and Cinémania in the fall of 2024.
Photo: Julie Gauthier
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