The Forgotten Ones is a short fiction film that explores the impact that family violence has on two teenagers. They experience complex emotions - love, anger, sadness - on the day of their father's funeral.

For several years, I've focused my attention on themes of intimacy, of love and friendship with the shorts Tout ira mieux (2015), Je t'ai vu (2016) and the medium-length Moi sans toi (2019). In 2021, I had the opportunity to direct the short comedy-drama Babatoura, based on a screenplay by Tania Gagné. The film has screened at numerous festivals and won Best International Short Film at the Turin Film Festival.

I'm now turning my attention to themes of family relationships through a series of projects that explore the consequences of domestic violence, a very personal subject. I started with my thesis project Je ne veux pas être devant la caméra (2023), a short documentary on domestic violence-related trauma. I return to fiction with The Forgotten Ones by exploring the trauma experienced by the children of a violent parent, whom they loved, but who hurt them deeply. By acknowledging their wounds, they can begin their grieving process.

I welcome the audience into a story that is both personal and universal, on a subject that remains taboo. Despite Sarah and Xavier's relationship being tainted by violence, hope for love exists.