The Military Man (French: Le Militaire) is a 2014 Canadian drama film starring Laurent Lucas, written and directed by Noël Mitrani.
The Military Man | |
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Le Militaire | |
Directed by | Noël Mitrani |
Written by | Noël Mitrani |
Starring | Laurent Lucas Noémie Godin-Vigneau |
Cinematography | Bruno Philip |
Edited by | Arthur Tarnowski |
Music by | James Gelfand |
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Running time | 79 minutes |
Country | Canada |
Language | French |
Plot
editA former French soldier lives in solitude in Montreal. Since returning from Afghanistan with a leg injury, this soldier has had trouble coming to grips with reality and overcoming his loneliness. The trauma caused by his memories of the conflict leads him towards an unhealthy relationship with women. One day, his behavior brings him into contact with a woman and makes him questions his motives.
Cast
edit- Laurent Lucas as Bertrand
- Noémie Godin-Vigneau as Audrey
- Larry Day
- Harry Standjofski
Production
editThe film is an independent feature shot on super 16 mm like a documentary. For the role, Laurent Lucas specially grew his beard and shaved his head. The film was shot on location in Montreal with a very small crew.
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