When an Iranian new immigrant in Montreal resumes her old job as a beautician, her husband is challenged by the shift in the narrative of gender roles.
Canadian Short Film
Great Seeing You
A young woman's sense of self buckles under the stress of watching a close friendship fade away.
Beach
On the surface, Beach is a comedy about a woman who’s invited to the beach. But really it’s a refreshing, comedic look into all the obstacles Marissa must overcome in order to feel comfortable sharing most of her body in a bright, vulnerable, and intimidating setting.
The Middle of the Garage
The mysterious arrival of a huge trunk in the garage of Pierre's house turns his life upside down. At 55, with time passing too slowly and dreams gone, loneliness suddenly seems less burdensome. The strange appearance of the object became Pierre's only obsession, and the discovery of its contents, a new goal in life.
The Left Hand
Young Maxime's mother starts worrying about her son when he is declared "not normal" by his 2nd grade teacher. After a distressing visit to the hospital, she decides to confront the teacher, only to see the whole situation in a new light when the most trivial misunderstanding occurs. A short movie about gender, especially when it’s projected on others.
Frances
Plagued by a series of harrowing memories spurred by an episode of ongoing postpartum psychosis, Frances — a wildly devoted mother of two — ushers her kids into the deep wilderness under the guise of a mountain bike trip, only to find out that she can't ride faster than her own mind.