Guidelines
2014
1 h 15 min
Coming soon
This feature documentary explores the world of adolescence in rural teenagers' interactions with various authority figures. Outside the classroom, though, the teens enjoy more control of their world; in this playground, they can test the limits of their temporary freedom. A work of patient observation relying mostly on uninterrupted long takes,Guidelines emphasizes the contrast between adult and adolescent, between the regulated classroom and the great outdoors, gradually revealing the interior drama of adolescence with its shifts from fragility to reckless abandon.
This work deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
Details
This feature documentary explores the world of adolescence in rural teenagers' interactions with various authority figures. Outside the classroom, though, the teens enjoy more control of their world; in this playground, they can test the limits of their temporary freedom. A work of patient observation relying mostly on uninterrupted long takes,Guidelines emphasizes the contrast between adult and adolescent, between the regulated classroom and the great outdoors, gradually revealing the interior drama of adolescence with its shifts from fragility to reckless abandon.
This work deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
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researchJean-François Caissy
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writerJean-François Caissy
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directorJean-François Caissy
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producerJohanne Bergeron
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cinematographyNicolas Canniccioni
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editingMathieu Bouchard-Malo
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sound editingSimon Gervais
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participantJosée CharestClaude LeblancAnnie ParentÉmilie SavoieYves PorlierRock-David B.Samuel B.Émile B.Kim B. M.Justin B. V.Dave C.William D.Noémie D. A.Michael G.William M.
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sound recordingJean-François Caissy
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additional cameraJean-François Caissy
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online editingYannick Carrier
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titlesMélanie Bouchard
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foleyAlexis Farand
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foley recordingGeoffrey Mitchell
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assistant sound editorLuc Bouchard
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mixSerge Boivin
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musical researchFrédéric BéginJulien BilodeauClaire Bourbonnais
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music rights researchClaire Bourbonnais
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music rights clearanceClaire Bourbonnais
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marketing managerFrançois Jacques
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marketing manager - assistanceGeneviève BérardCatherine Benoît
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graphic designPawel Karwowski
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translationJoshua Beitel
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subtitlesVision Globale
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administratorSia KoukoulasMarie-Andrée Bonneau
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production coordinatorHélène RegimbalDominique Brunet
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administrative assistantPerrine BralSophie Dupuis
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technical coordinatorRichard Cliche
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executive producer in developmentJacques Turgeon
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executive producerColette Loumède
Education
Ages 16 to 18
Diversity - Identity
Family Studies/Home Economics - Adolescent Development
Family Studies/Home Economics - Parenting
Health/Personal Development - Bullying & Discrimination
Ideal for classes on bullying and adolescence. What is familiar about the high school depicted in this film? Discuss the role of high school in the lives of students. Identify common conflicts amongst youth and develop strategies to resolve them. What rules do the students in your school have to follow? What do students learn outside of the classroom? Describe the lives of teenagers when left to their own devices. Take a picture that tightly frames a scene.
