Top ten 2008

After the 2008 edition of REGARD - Saguenay International Film Festival, we bring some of our favorite shorts in various places in Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean. To see or revisit these 10 significant works, don't miss this rendez-vous!

When ?
August 4^th 9 pm : Auberge jeunesse de Tadoussac
August 7^th 9 pm : Bistro de l'Anse de l'Anse-Saint-Jean
September 29^th : La Baie (Nuit de la Culture)
October 22^nd 11:30 am : CEGEP de Jonquière, Carrefour étudiant

Other presentations are to be confirmed

The program

Total length : 82 minutes

International Grand Prize

Don't let it all unravel, Sarah Cox
Animated film (United Kingdom)

Don't pull the end of the thread. Darn it.

National Grand Prize

Mon nom est Victor Gazon, Patrick Gazé
Fiction film (Quebec)

Within the context of a homework, a 10-year-old boy lists some arguments for and against life on earth.

Audience Award and Best Scenario Prize

J'viendrai t'chercher, Sophie Dupuis
Fiction film (Quebec)

Manu lives in a youth center. During his week-end off, his mother leaves him at his father's place. As always, Manu witness the abuse his father inflicts on his younger brother. In despair, Manu asks his mother to get him out of this situation.

Special Prize "Coup de coeur Bravo!FACT"

I met the Walrus, Josh Raskin
Animated film (Ontario)

In 1969, a 14-year-old Beatles fanatic named Jerry Levitan, armed with a reel-to-reel tape deck, snuck into John Lennon's hotel room in Toronto and convinced John to do an interview about peace, the Beatles and life. Jerry has now produced a film about it. Using the original interview recording as the soundtrack, director Josh Raskin has woven a visual narrative, which tenderly romances Lennon's every word in a cascading flood of multipronged animation.

Best Director Prize

Madame Tutli-Putli, Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski
Animated film (Canada)

Madame Tutli-Putli boards the night train, weighed down with all her earthly possessions and the ghosts of her past. She travels alone, facing both the kindness and menace of strangers. As day descends into dark, she finds herself caught up in a desperate metaphysical adventure. Adrift between real and imagined worlds, Madame Tutli-Putli confronts her demons and is drawn into an undertow of mystery and suspense.

"Tourner à tout Prix!" Prize

Un an déjà, Claudia Chabot
Fiction film (Quebec)

Some simple gestures during a visit. Words become inadequate or unbearable? Always the same confrontation of waiting, faith and silence.

Special mention - awarded by the professionnal jury

Un dimanche à 105 ans, Daniel Léger
Documentary (Canada)

It is sunday and a centennial Acadian accepts to share her philosophies of life in front of the camera. Filmed in her everyday life by her great-grandson, Aldéa Pellerin-Cormier tackles universal subjects in her own way. From the morning when she dress up, until the "before-going-to-bed" drink, fastly swallowed, every moment is punctuated by an unexpected witticism or an existential reflection.

Special mention - awarded by the public jury

John and Karen, Matthew Walker
Animated film (United Kingdom)

John the polar bear apologies to Karen the penguin after an argument they had and then has some tea and a biscuit.

2008 Official Selection

Tanghi Argentini, Guido Thys
Fiction film (Belgium)

Despite the cold and anonymous atmosphere that prevails at his workplace, an employee tries to bring some happiness to his colleagues. Instead of the traditional Christmas presents, he decides to offer them something that is true and valuable.

2008 Official Selection

Lovefield, Matthieu Ratthé
Fiction film (Quebec)

Lovefield brings together elements of horror film, suspense and drama, to create a story that will give viewer a full range of emotions.

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