Released in 2017

  • Directed by

    Clémence Dirmeikis

  • Written by

    Clémence Dirmeikis

  • Production

    Amélie Quéret - respiro productions in the framework of ESTRAN 6 / Films en Bretagne, supported by the Breizh Film Fund

Dance, Little Chick

Clémence Dirmeikis

In 2015, the Artistic Council at the Breizh Film Fund chose to back the support scheme for the emergence of young writer-directors and producers in Brittany, ESTRAN 6, financed by Films en Bretagne. Four short films were selected.
The filming of Clémence Dirmeikis “Dance, Little Chick” produced by Amélie Quéret was completed in April in 2016 at Kergrist-Moëlou (Center Brittany).

Synopsis

Louise, eight years old, and her young mother Marianne have an overly close relationship. Although tonight their bonds are not so strong, during Fest Noz in Brittany, when the dance and a disturbing dancer leads them away from the crowd.

Selections

  • Maison du Film Court​ / Cannes Short Film Corner 2017​
  • Sélection Grand Cru Bretagne 2017 / Festival de Douarnenez
  • Festival International d’Hidalgo de Pachuca (Mexique)
  • Compétition sur l’enfance et la jeunesse / Festival Ojo de Pescado à Valparaiso (Chili)
  • Queen City Cinephiles (Charlotte, Caroline du Nord, USA)
  • Festival de Cinéma de l’enfance et de l’adolescence de Bogota (Colombie)
  • Lisbon International Film Award (Portugal)
  • Festival Timi short (Roumanie)
  • Festival international enfant et adolescent (Espagne)
  • Festival du Film indien rural (Chili)
  • Festival de Cinéma de Caruaru (Brésil)
  • AFC Global Fest’ 2017 à Calcutta (Inde)
  • Edera Film Festival (Treviso – Italie)
  • Covellite International Film Festival (Montana – USA)

Prizes

  • Festival “Images Vagabondes”, Verneuil-sur-Seine (Yvelines)
    Prix du public
    Prix du jury

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