| Perséides | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Laurence Lévesque |
| Produced by | Line Sander Egede |
| Cinematography | Catherine Lefebvre |
| Edited by | Philippe Lefebvre |
| Music by | Wilhelm Brandl |
| Production company | Art et essai |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French |
Perséides is a Canadian short documentary film, directed by Laurence Lévesque and released in 2023. The film profiles Julie Châtelain, a young woman afflicted with a degenerative eye disease that will eventually leave her blind, as she undergoes medical treatment and learns how to come to terms with and adapt to her changing reality.
The film premiered at the 2023 Montreal International Documentary Festival.
Awards
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prix Iris | December 8, 2024 | Best Short Documentary | Laurence Lévesque, Line Sander Egede | Nominated |
References
- Mehdi Balamissa, "RIDM 2023: Perséides (by Laurence Lévesque) | Interview". Film Fest Report, November 23, 2023.
- Pat Mullen, "Montreal’s RIDM Announces Programming, Competition Docs". Point of View, October 25, 2023.
- Éric Lavallée, "Prix Iris 2024: Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person Leads “Quebec Oscars” Noms". Ioncinema, October 9, 2024.
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