Rémi St-Michel
Directing
Biography
Rémi St-Michel (born April 8, 1982) is a Canadian film director from Québec. He is most noted for his short films Little Brother (Petit frère), which was a Canadian Screen Award nominee for Best Live Action Short Drama at the 3rd Canadian Screen Awards in 2015, and Heart Bomb (Une bombe au cœur), which was a Prix Iris nominee for Best Live Action Short Film at the 22nd Québec Cinema Awards in 2020. His debut feature film, Before We Explode (Avant qu'on explose), was released in 2019.
Known For
After 16 years together, François and Julie open their relationship to explore sexual adventures and self-discovery. With two kids and their bond at stake, the path proves more complex than expected.
Follies
The Third World War is on the horizon. Despite attempts at nuclear deterrence, the threat of atomic bombings between North Korea and the United States is bringing the world's population back into a Cold War-like climate. In the small town of Baie-St-Paul (Québec, Canada), Pier-Luc is afraid: afraid of dying, of course, but, above all, afraid of dying before he could make love for the first time. With his buddies, Hubert and Samuel, he goes through "the summer of last chances" and takes drastic measures in order to lose his virginity... Before we explode.
Before We Explode
By the summer of his 19th birthday, Charlie Hall, champion wakeboarder, doesn’t know if he’ll ever get back on a wakeboard following an injury. When he flees his anguish and uncertainty by going to his cousin Noah’s house in the town of Chambly, he meets Juliette, a young employee of the local marina. The chemistry clicks and the two youngsters develop a unique relationship that only has as obstacles the fear of their ambitions.
The Marina
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Le Chevreuil
To follow the passion that makes his heart beat or to risk his integrity in order to reach the firmament. This is a man's ultimate dilemma when he finds himself at the edge of the precipice.
Heart Bomb
After many years together, a couple decides to have a baby. Throughout their relentless efforts, the partners try to maintain their love and unity. MAKING BABIES is a minimalist comedy drama that takes a bittersweet look at a couple’s life, with its doubts, its challenges and its resilience.
Making Babies
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La Guérite
Antoine and his former Big Brother reunite after the latter, now a father, moved to Russia several years previously. They roam the city to make up for lost time but quickly realize that their relationship is no longer the same.
Big Brother
Antoine, 14-year old troublesome teenager, spends the day with his tutor, Julian. For one last time before the latter's departure to Russia, the two "brothers" mess around in the city streets.
Little Brother
The little consciousness that remains to Zoe is desperately trying to cling to happier feelings.
Zoe
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