Synopsis
Intrigued and inspired by an unexpected encounter with an older neighbour, Leila spends her last days in the suburbs exploring her identity through nude photography. As she faces her transition to adulthood, Leila is confronted with her changing relationship to her best friend Cassy.
Production :
Auto-produit
Distribution :
Welcome Aboard
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Music :
Ilyaa Ghafouri
Sound designer :
David Stanley Pierre
Screenplay :
Nancy Pettinicchio
Cast :
Nathalie Gascon, Chanel Mings and Naheema Ricci
Editing :
Myriam Magassouba
Cinematographer :
Alexandre Nour Desjardins
Artistic direction :
Paula Bourgie
In competition for :
Canadian Grand Prize
Public Award - Official Competition
International FIPRESCI Critic’s Award
Jury Prize
Direction
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Nancy PettinicchioNancy Pettinicchio is an emerging filmmaker based in Montreal. Falena is her first short film as a writer and director. Her works stem from the recognition of an issue that affects her personally, but for which she lacks answers — representation of women in media, mental and physical health within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and the inaccessibility of adequate sex education are a few good examples.