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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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