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Midwife man

Martine Asselin / 2018 / 64 min. / 52 min. / Canada / FRENCH / SUBS ENGLISH

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.

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
  • Production : Productions Triangle

Genre

Documentaire

Topics

LGBTQIA+, Health, Work

Trailer

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.

Filmography

  • 2016
    Un trou dans la jambe / 4 min.
  • 2016
    Visages du cybersexe / 45 min.
  • 2012
    Démasquées... Les beautés / 45 min.
  • 2011
    Ceux qui sont là / 86 min.

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
Special Screening | Mois de la Francophonie, USA

Photos

Midwife man - Martine Asselin - 2018
Midwife man - Martine Asselin - 2018
Midwife man - Martine Asselin - 2018

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