Mont Blanc

By

Gilles Coulier

Duration

15 MIN

Language

Flemish

Subtitles

French/english

Country

Belgium

Year

2012

It’s not every day you get to see a DRAMA ROAD MOVIE about FAMILY

As part of the program

Focus Flanders - Shorts

« What defines Flemish cinema? Is there such a thing as ‘a typical Flemish film’? Let’s hope not.

We like to believe that ‘our’ cinema is ever changing and that its limits and possibilities are boundless. We hope it’s varied, daring to say the least. Flemish films are rooted in an on-going fight of balancing out an independent art form while simultaneously reaching out to a broad audience. The films in this selection all speak of that hybridity: they vary in style, genre and theme, but are allied in their challenge to inspire or provoke the viewer. This collection consists of some of the most celebrated Flemish short films worldwide, accompanied by what we consider two of our bravest feature films. Let us know what you think defines them. »

Niels Putman
Focus Flanders programmer

« We are pleased to welcome the Flemish cinema as part of the very first Focus at QCFF. This Belgian region, like Québec, stands out for its unique culture. The uniqueness of this culture is undoubtedly reflected in its rich and abundant cinema. »

Olivier Bilodeau
QCFF Programming Director

Mont Blanc
Mompelaar
Sonnet 81
Baghdad Messi
Oh Willy...
No offense

Synopsis

When an 80-year old father is declared terminally ill, he asks his son to make a journey together. He wants to see the Mont Blanc for the last time. Soon it becomes clear that the relationship between father and son isn’t ideal. They don’t understand each other. But with the end of his life in sight, the differences get even more obvious.