Completed - FRENCH - Drama - 109 minutes
Critically acclaimed filmmaker Sophie Deraspe’s provocative and timely adaptation of the classic Greek tragedy of the same name reimagines the story of a woman’s quest for justice as a commentary on the immigrant experience in contemporary Montreal.
Year of production : 2019 Director(s) : Sophie DERASPE Cast : Nahéma RICCI, Nour BELKHIRIA, Rawad EL-ZEIN, Rachida OUSSAADA, Antoine DESROCHERS, Paul DOUCET Producer(s) : Marc DAIGLE (Acpav)
A straight-A student and model citizen, Antigone oversteps the law when she helps her brother escape from prison. The vice-grip tightens around her as she stands up to authorities: the police, the law, the penal system, and the father of her friend Haemon. Antigone’s refusal to compromise her personal sense of justice wins the support of her peers, who mobilize on social networks and at colorful protests. Rejecting the offer meant to secure her future, Antigone instead chooses love and loyalty to her family.
Country(ies) : CANADA
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Toronto - TIFF 2019 - Contemporary World Cinema (BEST CANADIAN FEATURE FILM)Busan IFF 2019 World CinemaAFI Fest 2019Los Cabos International Film Festival 2019Black Nights Film Festival Just Film 2019International Film Festival of India 2019 (Competition)Rotterdam IFF 2020 Voices