Sylvie's Story

Sylvie's Story

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This short film recreates the experience of Sylvie, a battered woman who seeks shelter in a Montréal transition house. Faced with the threat of violence, loneliness, the lack of financial resources or information about services, the victim is often understandably reluctant to seek help. Emphasizing the importance for women of speaking out, the film also points out the role of the transition house in putting victims of abuse in touch with appropriate legal and social services. Sylvie’s Story is part of The Next Step, a 3-film series about the services needed by and available to battered women.

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Sylvie's Story, Tina Horne, provided by the National Film Board of Canada

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Credits
  • director
    Tina Horne
  • producer
    Gerry Rogers
    Tina Horne
  • executive producer
    Kathleen Shannon
  • cinematography
    Zoe Dirse
  • sound
    Norma Denys
  • editing
    Sidonie Kerr
  • sound editing
    Jackie Newell
  • re-recording
    Hans Peter Strobl
  • narrator
    Holly Dressel
  • music
    Judith Gruber-Stitzer

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