Synopsis
In Montreal, at the dawn of the 20th century, a poor boy falls in love with a girl whose sorrow turns into pearls. He sells them to a ruthless pawnbroker, who hungers for more. Tempted by greed, the boy must choose between love and fortune. The choice could damn his soul.
Production :
Office national du film du Canada
Distribution :
Office national du film du Canada
Contact :
Animation :
Peggy Arel, Chris Lavis, Laura Stewart, Maciek Szczerbowski and Laura Venditti
Music :
Patrick Watson
Sound designer :
Olivier Calvert
Screenplay :
Chris Lavis, Isabelle Mandalian and Maciek Szczerbowski
Cast :
James Hyndman and Simone Paradis
Director :
Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski
Artistic direction :
Brigitte Henry
In competition for :
Best animation
FIPRESCI award
Audience award Official competition
Jury Award
Direction
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Chris Lavis -
Maciek Szczerbowski