Infiltration (French: Le problème d'infiltration) is a 2017 Canadian psychological thriller[2] film directed by Robert Morin. It is about a plastic surgeon named Dr. Louis Richard, played by Christian Bégin, who treats a patient with a burn injury; the patient brings a lawsuit against him. The film premiered at the Fantasia International Film Festival,[1] and was selected for a screening at the 2017 Vancouver International Film Festival.[3] Principal photography took place over 17 days, wrapping up on 22 February 2016.[4]
| Infiltration | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| French | Le problème d'infiltration |
| Directed by | Robert Morin |
| Written by | Robert Morin |
| Produced by | Luc Vandal |
| Starring | Christian Bégin Sandra Dumaresq Guy Thauvette William Monette |
| Cinematography | Robert Morin |
| Edited by | Robert Morin |
Release date | 2 August 2017[1] |
Running time | 93 minutes[2] |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French |
Reception edit
Radio-Canada critics commended the film for its atmosphere and intense direction, comparing it to the work of Michael Haneke and Roman Polanski.[5] For La Presse, Marc-Andre Lussier awarded it four stars, hailing it as one of Morin's best films and for its atmosphere of anxiety.[6] Le Devoir's Francois Levesque praised Morin as one of the best directors in the Cinema of Quebec and Infiltration as an "opus".[7]
Accolades edit
Infiltration led in nominations at the Prix Iris, including with a nomination for Best Film.[8]
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prix collégial du cinéma québécois | 2018 | Best Film | Infiltration | Won | [9] |
| Prix Iris | 3 June 2018 | Best Film | Luc Vandal | Nominated | [10][11] |
| Best Director | Robert Morin | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | ||||
| Best Actor | Christian Bégin | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Guy Thauvette | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Sandra Dumaresq | Nominated | |||
| Best Art Direction | André-Line Beauparlant | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Music | Bertrand Chenier | Nominated | |||
| Best Make-Up | Kathryn Casault, Stéphane Tessier | Nominated | |||
| Best Visual Effects | Jean-François Ferland, Olivier Péloquin, Simon Harrisson | Nominated |
References edit
- ^ a b Dunlevy, T'cha (5 July 2017). "Bang! Pow! Splat! Fantasia International Film Festival unveils lineup". The Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ a b "Infiltration". Vancouver International Film Centre. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ ""Le problème d'infiltration" tente une percée en Chine". The Huffington Post. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
- ^ Nault, Sarah-Émilie (February 2016). ""Le problème d'infiltration": Visite du plateau du nouveau film de Robert Morin (PHOTOS/ENTREVUE)". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
- ^ "Le problème d'infiltration : un film saisissant, selon nos critiques". Radio-Canada. 25 August 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ Lussier, Marc-Andre (25 August 2017). "Le problème d'infiltration: les fissures de l'âme ****". La Presse. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ Levesque, Francois (25 August 2017). ""Le problème d'infiltration" – Monstre blanc d'Amérique". Le Devoir. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ Duchesne, Andre (10 April 2018). "Iris: Le problème d'infiltration et Hochelaga en tête des nominations". La Presse. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ^ "Le problème d'infiltration remporte le Prix collégial du cinéma québécois". Ici Radio-Canada, March 26, 2018.
- ^ "Finalistes Gala 2018". Prix Iris. 10 April 2018. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ^ "Les affamés et Robin Aubert triomphent au Gala Québec Cinéma". Radio-Canada. 3 June 2018. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
External links edit
- Infiltration at IMDb
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