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Spring Cleanup

David Labrecque / 2018 / 13 min. / Canada / FRENCH

Synopsis

In the aftermath of a major spring cleaning, Gabrielle and her daughter Eva learn that Madeleine, who just survived a heart attack, is coming home. Gabrielle didn’t think she would have to accommodate her mother again. This return comprises her household.

Cast & Crew

  • Screenplay : David Labrecque
  • Cinematographer : Yannick Nolin
  • Editor : Maxime Laurin
  • Sound : Mathieu Grégoire & Alexandre Laberge
  • Sound mix : Mathieu Grégoire
  • Sound Design : Mathieu Grégoire & Alexandre Côté
  • Music : Alexandre Côté
  • Artistic direction : Kevin Lachance
  • Cast : Catherine Hughes, Odette Lampron, Mélodie Gagné, Caroline Beaudoin

Genre

Fiction

Topics

Thriller, Elderly

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Biography

Born in Quebec City, David Labrecque is early interested in art an philosophy. With cinema, he seeks to provide a different perspective on Quebec issues.

Festivals

- 2019 -
In Competition | Independant Shorts Awards, USA
In Competition | Festival de Cinéma de la Ville de Québec, Canada

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