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| Directed by | Samuel Matteau |
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| Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French |
Squat (french: Ailleurs) is a 2017 drama film directed by Samuel Matteau, in his directorial debut. It had premiere at the Quebec City Film Festival 2017.
Premise
After a criminal attack, Thierry and his friend Samu decide to flee the suburbs towards downtown Quebec.
Cast
- Noah Parker - Thierry Vezina
- Théodore Pellerin - Samu
- Serge Bonin
- Antoine DesRochers
- Mathieu Drouin
- Clémence Dufresne-Deslières
- Robert Lepage
- Christian Michaud
- Nahéma Ricci
- Claude Robinson - Bouchard
- Emmanuel Schwartz - Duc
- Gabriel Cloutier Tremblay
Production
It was initially going to be released in September 2016, but was delayed for the addition of visual effects.
Reception
In his review in Le Soleil, Éric Moreault said that the film has "a lack of breath and intensity (...) A great first attempt that suggests good things, as long as Samuel Matteau has the means to realize his ambitions." In Films du Québec, Charles-Henri Ramond said that "several characters are poorly defined, but the overall intensity is very real."
References
- ^ "Le film de la semaine: Ailleurs". Le Soleil. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ""Un honneur et un privilège"". Journal de Quebec. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- "[Critique] Ailleurs : deux hommes dans la ville". Films du Québec. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
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