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    Massacre

    Directed by Maïté Sonnet
    France | 27 minutes |

Two young sisters are about to leave their beloved island, which became too expensive for their family. Their sadness turns into rage towards those forcing them to leave--tourists. This last summer will be as toxic as the seaweed swarming all over the beaches.

In competition for Best Live-Action Short Over 15 Minutes.

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Director: Maïté Sonnet
Producers: Ethan Selcer
Screenwriter: Maïté Sonnet
Cinematographers: Marine Atlan
Editor: Marylou Vergez
Music: Pierre Desprats
Cast: Lila Gueneau Lefas, Mahogany-Elfie Elis, Vincent Magnoni
Country: France
Language: in French with English subtitles
Year: 2019
Running Time: 27 minutes
Awards: Best Original Score, Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival; Audience Award, Premiers Plans; Best Screenplay & Best Editing, FICBUEU, Audience Award, Valencia International Film Festival Cinema Jove; Best Short Film, Filmfest Eberswalde; Best Director, Court en Scène
Primary Company: Quartett Production
Contact Email: marisol@quartettproduction.com
Website: http://www.quartettproduction.com/fr/portfolio/massacre/

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