MAURICE

François Jaros

 2014 | Fiction | 35 mm | 13 min 30

Synopsis

Everything would be fine. Maurice had made up his mind. He had made a list: pick a date, announce his retirement, sell the car, see old friends, and empty the garage. Then, die with dignity.

Written by: François Jaros & Marie-Ève Leclerc-Dion

Directed by: François Jaros

Production: Fanny-Laure Malo, François Jaros (La Boîte à Fanny)

With
Richard Fréchette, Alice Pascual & Fred-Éric Salvail
Narration
Yves Jacques
Cinematography
Olivier Gossot
Production Design
Éric Barbeau
Music
Philippe Leduc
Sound
François Grenon, Jean-François Sauvé & Luc Boudrias
Editing
Michel Arcand
Makeup & Hair
Léonie Lévesque Robert (based on the creation of Maïna Militza)
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Awards & Special Mentions

  • Best Live Action Short Film
    Gala du cinéma québécois 2016
  • Cheval Noir Award for Best Film
    Fantasia 2015 

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Festivals

  • Palm Springs International Film Festival 2015
  • Seattle International Film Festival 2015
  • Regard sur le court-métrage 2015
  • Flickers : Rhode Island Film Festival 2015
  • Fantasia 2015
  • Vancouver International Film Festival 2015
  • Festival du cinéma en Abitibi-Témiscamingue 2015
  • HollyShorts Film Festival 2015