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Doux Temps

Doux Temps

CAIO AMON | CANADA + BRAZIL | 2023 | 5 MIN | FRENCH

CAIO AMON | CANADA + BRAZIL | 2023 | 5 MIN | FRENCH

ONLINEShortQueerment Québec

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Synopsis

Set to classical Québecois music and filmed in a colourful, cinematic style, Doux temps explores the sharp contrast between, on one hand, the somewhat routine daily lives of four characters and, on the other, the lyrical sweep of words and music that evoke the amorous passions of the ‘sweet days’ of youth.

Trailer

Filmmaker Bio

The work of Brazilian director and composer Caio Amon focusses on the dialogue between image, music and sound. He specializes in audiovisual projects connected to visual arts, music, theatre and dance, and heads EROICA_conteúdo, a production company creating audiovisual and graphic content for cultural organizations.

Producer

Caio Amon, Marc Bourdeau

Writer

Eloi de Grandmont (paroles)

Cinematographer

Lívia Pasqual

Cast

Felipe Machado
Heinz Limaverde
Valéria Barcellos
Camila Falcão

PARTNERS

PHI

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