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Saint-Rémi

Saint-Rémi

SIMON VERMEULEN | CANADA | 2024 | 4 MIN | NO DIALOGUE

SIMON VERMEULEN | CANADA | 2024 | 4 MIN | NO DIALOGUE

ONLINEShortQueerment Québec

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Synopsis

Abandoned in the debris of a mine, a dancer is revived by the celestial energy pulsating within him.

Trailer

Filmmaker Bio

Canadian filmmaker, dancer, and artist Simon Vermeulen discovers the expressive power of body language on screen while choreographing and producing Der Untermensch (TIFF 2013). After studying music in London and screenwriting for feature film, he writes, directs, choreographs, dances and independently produces two new short films, Saint-Rémi (FIFA 2024) and Muses, both supported by Canadian arts councils.

Producer

Simon Vermeulen

Writer

Simon Vermeulen

Cinematographer

Simon Lamarre-Ledoux

Cast

Simon Vermeulen

PARTNERS

PHI

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