Yan Giroux
Directing
Biography
The artistic path of Yan Giroux began in contemporary poetry. Ever since, his work draws its inspiration from detailed observation of the world. Be it in documentary or fiction, Yan Giroux directs impressionistic films that privilege the cinematic experience. His films are deliberately paced while infused with the symbols present in the landscapes surrounding his characters. Amongst his principal works are: Cubanos, a feature length documentary film about Cuban identity (presented at the Boston Latino International Film Festival, the Detroit International Documentary Festival, the AFIA Film Festival and many others); Elegant, a feature length documentary that plunges us into the decadent life of an Independent music group (The New cinema Festival of Montreal); I need to talk to my father, a short film co-directed with Mathieu Jacques; Synchro, a short film created for the Montreal Biennale in 2009, and Surveillant, his most recent work, which is currently starting its festival run.
Known For
One day, David leaves town to pay a visit to his father. A somewhat ordinary trip to the country. But looking closer, thousands of little details catch your attention. In usual films, these details are arranged to build a story, while we tried to subject the story to its details.
Il faut que je parle à mon père
A rebellious poet befriends a woman and her son, leading him from the verge of self-destruction to the path of redemption.
For Those Who Don't Read Me
After years apart, a woman living alone in the forest is troubled by the sudden return of her estranged son. Against her will, she must accompany him on his final journey.
My Son Came Back to Disappear
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Amiante
Anne, who’s 54, takes part in simulated consultations used to evaluate medical students. Gradually, though, the script she’s been given starts to ring true, forcing her to confront her own condition.
Standardized Patient Program
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Élégant
Short film on the importance to respect parking places reserved for the wheelchair users.
Just Two Minutes
A man and his giant stuffed bear move through the bustling crowds and noisy rides at an amusement park.
Mi niña mi vida
Prisoners of their technology-bound lives, Julie and Victor feel disillusioned with humanity. They stumble upon a mysterious group who, after stripping them bare, welcomes them and gives them ready-made roles to play. Joining the strangers, they head into the forest toward an unknown destination, until they suddenly come under attack. As they face this threat together, Julie and Victor will need to separate truth from fiction. Or simply surrender to the pleasure of artifice...
Lost Paradise Lost
Its another quiet summer day in Park Dufresne. The neighborhood youth loiter around the park until a new park monitor appears for his first day of work. Two universes clash and a territorial struggle begins.