Midwife man

Martine Asselin / 2018 / 64 min.

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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

Family, Health

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

Photo Gallery - Midwife man Martine Asselin 2018

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 -
Rendez-Vous Cinéma Québec, Canada
Festival des Films du Monde de Sherbrooke, Canada
Voir en perspective, Canada
Festival du Film de Saint-Séverin, Canada
Festival du Cinéma Québécois de Biscarosse, France
Festival de Films Féministes, Canada

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