THE BEAUTIFUL STAR
Synopsis
Daniel hasn't forgotten Marie-Louise, André dreams of traveling around the world, Simone is going to the ball, and Jacques is going as well. As for Jacky, he watches over everyone. / A short film written and performed by the residents and healthcare staff of the Brocéliande nursing home in Loudéac, and filmed with the 1st-year students from the Cinema and Audiovisual course at Saint-Joseph high school, along with Hervé-Jacques Passard (director of photography). The film is the culmination of a workshop co-led by Nicole Lucia (Broceliande nursing home activity coordinator) and Bénédicte Pagnot (director).
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