Midwife man
Martine Asselin / 2018 / 64 min.
Synopsis
Louis Maltais loves challenges. At 27, this ex-circus artist begins his training to become the first male midwife in Quebec. During 4 years, the movie follows Louis on his initiatory journey. Beyond midwifery, it tells a universal tale. A tale of transformation, about a man who, despite ordeals, doubts, and misconceptions, is determined to live out his passion.
Topics
Data sheet
- Director Martine Asselin
- Year 2018
- Length 64 min.
- Genre Documentary
- Versions Original French version with English subtitles
- Sound Stereo
- Available formats Apple Pro Res 422 HQ, H264, DCP
Cast & Crew
- Director, Martine Asselin
- DOP, Marie Davignon / Philippe Chaumette / Olivier Gilbert / Gabriele Kislat / Martine Asselin
- Editing, Josiane Lapointe
- Sound, Roger Guérin
- Music, Simon Bellefleur
- Interpreter, Louis Maltais
Biography
In 1997, having just completed her film studies, Martine leaves for a trip around the world in order to direct her first documentary film. Her passion for travels and her curiosity has never left her, translating even in her approach and allowing her to easily navigate through genres: documentary, fiction, experimentation, animation. Interested in how people find their true self while facing challenges, she tries to tell personal stories in a universal way. Her work is shown in festivals worldwide and on television.
Festivals
- 2019 -
In Competition | Rendez-Vous Cinéma Québec, Canada
In Competition | Festival des Films du Monde de Sherbrooke, Canada
In Competition | Voir en perspective, Canada
In Competition | Festival du Film de Saint-Séverin, Canada
In Competition | Festival du Cinéma Québécois de Biscarosse, France
In Competition | Festival de Films Féministes, Canada
- 2020 -
In Competition | Cinema on the Bayou, USA
Filmography
Year
Title
Length
Genre
2016
Un trou dans la jambe
4 min.
Documentaire
2016
Visages du cybersexe
45 min.
Documentaire
2012
Démasquées... Les beautés
45 min.
Documentaire
2011
Ceux qui sont là
86 min.
Documentaire
2007
Québec, lieu de passage
52 min.
Documentaire
| Year | Title | Length | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Un trou dans la jambe | 4 min. | Documentaire |
| 2016 | Visages du cybersexe | 45 min. | Documentaire |
| 2012 | Démasquées... Les beautés | 45 min. | Documentaire |
| 2011 | Ceux qui sont là | 86 min. | Documentaire |
| 2007 | Québec, lieu de passage | 52 min. | Documentaire |