CSE 2022

'CONTACT' Requiem for a Word

An investigation into the transformation of language resulting from COVID-19. The social interrelationships that are completely disrupted today, leave room for a reinterpretation of certain terms that suddenly carry a mortifying value. 
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SYNOPSIS

Investigation on the transformation of language resulting from COVID-19. The social interrelationships that are completely disrupted today, give way to a reinterpretation of certain terms that suddenly carry a mortifying value. The film is a funeral mass in honor of the word "contact".

Theme(s): Democracy, Sociology, Urbanity

DETAILS

Director | , Olivier D. Asselin
Year | , 2020
Country | , Québec
Duration | 8 minutes
Original language | , French
Subtitles | , English
Image | Josué Bertolino, Olivier D. Asselin
Sound | Olivier D. Asselin
Sound design | Patrice LeBlanc
Sound mixing | Jean Paul Vialard
Music | Jean-Olivier Bégin
Editing | Yousra Benziane
Production | Pierre-Mathieu Fortin

RÉALISATION

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Olivier D. Asselin

SEE COMPLETE PROFILE

A graduate of INIS and the Université du Québec à Montréal, Olivier D. Asselin creates works rooted in socio-political reality, in both fiction and documentary. His vision is embodied in short, medium and feature-length films, as well as Web series, which he produces, directs, films and/or edits himself. Several of his films have won awards at local and international festivals. He also teaches film and is involved in several filmmakers' organizations. He chairs the board of DOC Québec.

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