One shot a day over the span of a year; looking out windows and measuring time.
Canada
Seeing Through the Darkness
Through an immersive sound environment, Seeing Through the Darkness delves into the lives of five resilient individuals who have lost their sight in armed conflicts. This film challenges our societal blindness to violence and suffering amidst a flood of images, urging us to listen to these inspiring stories echoing with urgency and profound humanity.
Don’t think about the Pink Dolphins
Kaki is consumed by her obsession with a rare, possibly mythical pink dolphin rumored to inhabit the waters around Canada. Driven by this fixation, she ropes her friend Mo into launching a dolphin-sighting tour—a scam targeting curious tourists and dreamers.
To their surprise, the tour draws unexpected attention and eager passengers.
A quiet reckoning sets in, stirring feelings of guilt and grief. The search for the dolphin becomes a deeper journey—what she’s truly been longing for along.
Hiko
“Hiko” follows the story of an 11-year-old boy, Hiko, who runs away during a neighborhood festival after a disagreement with his mother over refusing to wear makeup. He stumbles upon a mysterious circus tent, where an unexpected encounter challenges his understanding of himself. This magical adventure compels him to confront personal choices and explore the expression of his own identity.
Brotherly
A deeply personal film inspired by true events, "Brotherly" follows two brothers grappling with mental illness and the complexities of euthanasia. When one brother makes a life-altering decision, the other must confront his own beliefs and navigate the emotional turmoil of their shared journey.
Adapted from a screenplay that won the Writers Guild of Canada prize at SODEC's Cours Écrire ton Court (Sprint for your Script) competition.
Salem on the Road
While going through a major depersonalization episode, Salem embarks on a solo biking journey on the road 132 all across the Gaspé Peninsula, with the intent of ending her life where the Land ends.