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The Subject

Patrick Bouchard
2018 | 10 min

Trailer


An animator dissects his own body, extracting memories, emotions and fears that will nurture his work. As he cuts into his skin with a scalpel, various symbolic objects recalling his past emerge. Reaching the heart after cracking his ribs, he succeeds in identifying the burden he’s been dying to cast off.

Awards and distinctions

  • Meilleur court métrage d'animation
    Gala Québec Cinéma, Montréal
    2019
  • Meilleur court métrage d’animation- assorti d’une bourse de 1¿500 $ en argent remise par La Caisse de la Culture
    Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma, Montréal
    2019
  • Prix Guy-L. Côté pour le meilleur film canadien d'animation
    Sommets du cinéma d'animation, Montréal
    2018
  • SICAF Choice Award
    International Cartoon & Animation Festival (SICAF), Seoul
    2018
  • Prix MTL GRANDE- Meilleur court métrage québécois- accompagné d’une bourse de 5000$ en services de location d'équipements ainsi que de 1000$ en service de salle de montage online offert par Beebop Studios
    Festival Longue Vue sur le court, Montréal
    2018