2021 Canadian short drama film
Ousmane is a Canadian short drama film, directed by Jorge Camarotti and released in 2021.[1] The film stars Isaka Sawadogo as Ousmane, a Burkinabé immigrant newly resident in Montreal, who finds his neighbour Édith (Marie-Ginette Guay) disoriented in the hall when he is returning home from work.[2]
The film was screened for distributors at the Cannes Film Market in July 2021,[1] and had its official premiere at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival.[3]
The film was a Canadian Screen Award nominee for Best Live Action Short Drama at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards,[4] and a Prix Iris nominee for Best Live Action Short Film at the 24th Quebec Cinema Awards.[5]
References
- ^ a b André Duchesne, "De nombreux courts québécois au marché du film". La Presse, July 2, 2021.
- ^ Ellen J. Wanjiru, "TIFF 2021: A List of Black Films To Watch In-Person & Virtually". BlackFilm.com, September 3, 2021.
- ^ Rachel Bolduc-Crustin, "LES FILMS FRANCOPHONES AU FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DU FILM DE TORONTO". TFO, September 10, 2021.
- ^ Brent Furdyk, "2022 Canadian Screen Award Nominees Announced, ‘Sort Of’ & ‘Scarborough’ Lead The Pack". ET Canada, February 15, 2022.
- ^ "Dévoilement des finalistes aux Prix Iris 2022". CTVM, April 14, 2022.
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