Synopsis
The film follows Michel, a Montrealer and chef at the Belle Tonki restaurant, as he recounts his experiences of his neighbourhood, Saint-Michel. He paints an Intimate portrait of the cultural clash brought about by the successive waves of immigration that have shaped his culinary approach and his sense of belonging.
Production :
INIS
Contact :
Music :
Maxime Jacquet
Sound designer :
Harry Zafrany
Screenplay :
Alexander De Garcia
Editing :
Gino Civiero
Cinematographer :
Philippe Lavalette
In competition for :
Public Award - Official Competition
Best Documentary Short Film Award
International FIPRESCI Critic’s Award
Public Award - Youth Competition
Jury Prize
Direction
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Carlos SorianoCarlos Soriano is a director and multidisciplinary artist born in the Dominican Republic who took refuge in Canada in 2013. He studied at the Escuela Internacional de Cine y TV in Cuba and at INIS in Montreal. His artistic process is closely intertwined with his queer identity, the socio-cultural context of the Caribbean and its decolonization, and his experience as a migrant.
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