In a dark, ambiguous environment, minuscule particles drift slowly before the lens. The image focuses to reveal spruce trees and tall pines, while Innu voices tell us the story of this territory, this flooded forest. Muffled percussive sounds gradually become louder, suggesting the presence of a hydroelectric dam. The submerged trees gradually transform into firebrands as whispers bring back the stories of this forest.
Awards and mentions
Meilleur film art et expérimentation
Rendez-Vous Québec Cinéma
Québec, Canada
2023
Prix du Jury
71e édition du Festival Trento
Trente, Italie
2023
Prix Night
21e édition du Festival international Signes de Nuit
Paris, France
2023
Prix du Meilleur documentaire
Seoul Short Film Festival
Seoul, Corée du sud
2023
Mention spéciale
Festival internazionale Segni della Notte
Urbino, Italie
2023
Credits
Direction
Simon Plouffe
Technical information
Color
Color / Black and White
Image format
16:9
Sound
5.1
Shooting format
Digital
HD
Keywords
Territory, nature, climate