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
Topics
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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