Saguenay international
short film festival

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
  • Chris Lavis

  • Maciek Szczerbowski