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Today, or I'll die

Kristina Wagenbauer / 2019 / 7 min. / Canada / FRENCH

Synopsis

After a month of texting, Zoe has organized a perfect first date with Marc. Their expectations will be tested by reality.

Cast & Crew

  • Screenplay : Kristina Wagenbauer
  • Cinematographer : Alexandre Lampron
  • Editor : Marianne Langston
  • Sound : Dominic Caterina
  • Sound mix : Andreas Mendritzki
  • Sound editor : Luc Bouchard
  • Music : Jean-Sébastien Williams
  • Artistic director : Sylvie Desmarais
  • Cast : Émilie Bierre, Anthony Therrien

Genre

Fiction

Topics

Youth, Dramedy, Relations

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Biography

Since 2007 Kristina has directed and written several award winning short films. Her first feature Sashinka was supported by Telefilm Canada’s "Talents to watch" program and was showcased in many festivals (SIFF, Whistler and TOFIFEST...) and won the “Indie Spirit Award” at the Naples IFF. Sashinka had a theatrical release in Quebec, was nominated for 3 Canadian Screen Awards and was sold to Radio Canada, TV5 Monde and Super Écran.

Filmography

  • 2017
    Sashinka / 78 min.
  • 2014
    Ailleurs Exactement / 23 min.
  • 2012
    Mila / 17 min.
  • 2010
    Bowling chez Denise / 11 min.

Festivals

- 2019 -
En présentation | Festival du Nouveau Cinema, Canada

2020 -
En compétition | Rendez-Vous Québec Cinéma, Canada
Meilleur Très court | Courts d'un soir, Canada
En compétition | Minikino Film Week, Indonésie
En compétition | Portobello Film Fest, Angleterre
En compétition | Jeunesse tout court, France
En compétition | Shnit Short Film, Suisse
En compétition | Festival de cinéma québécois de Biscarosse, France
En compétition | Shorts That Are Not Pants, Canada
En compétition | Festival du court métrage d'Auch, France

- 2021 -
En compétition | Pleins Écrans, en ligne
En compétition | Calgary Underground Film Festival, Canada
En compétition | Rome Independant Cinema Festival, Italie
En compétition | Festival SPASM, Canada
En compétition | Festival de cinéma québécois de Biscarosse, France

- 2022 -
En compétition | Courts Mais Trash International Film Festival, Belgique
En compétition | International Short Film Festival Detmold, Allemagne

-2025-
Nuit du Court de Lausanne, Lausanne, Suisse

Awards

- 2020 -
Meilleur Très court | Courts d'un soir, Canada

Photos

Today, or I'll die - Kristina Wagenbauer - 2019
Today, or I'll die - Kristina Wagenbauer - 2019
Today, or I'll die - Kristina Wagenbauer - 2019
Today, or I'll die - Kristina Wagenbauer - 2019

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