Falcon Lake

About This Film

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Festival Year: 2023
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Run Time: 100 Minutes
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Film Type: Feature
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Animated: No
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Countr(ies): Canada
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Language: English, French
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English Subtitles: Yes
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Captions: None

Film Overview

A shy young teenage boy on summer vacation in Canada comes of age the hard way when he falls for the outgoing older Chloe in the gorgeous and haunting directorial debut from actress Charlotte Le Bon (“The Hundred-Foot Journey”), adapted from Bastien Vivès’ graphic novel Une Soeur. —M.G.Thirteen-year-old Bastien is a wallflower yet to break out of his shell. While vacationing in Quebec with his family, he meets Chloe, a brooding but mischievous teen a few years his senior. The two continue to grow closer as they spend the summer on a picturesque lake. But amongst the awkward moments of adolescent desire, something eerie hangs in the air. Is it the spirit of the boy who drowned in the lake all those years ago? Or maybe it’s just Chloe’s morbid sense of humor. But Bastien isn’t concerned with ghosts or death as he experiences his first taste of freedom through minor transgressions. Actress Charlotte Le Bon (“The Walk”) crafts a beautiful and foreboding atmosphere in her directorial debut. Anchored by the earnest performances of the young leads, FALCON LAKE is a tender yet haunting coming-of-age romance that bottles the nervous excitement and uncertainty of young adulthood. —D.O.Content Warning: This film contains material that may be difficult for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.GUEST(S) ARE SCHEDULED TO BE IN ATTENDANCE FOR Q&A

Cast & Crew

Directed By

Charlotte Le Bon

Produced By

David Gauquié, Julien Deris, Sylvain Corbeil, Nancy Grant, Jalil Lespert, Dany Boon, Jean-Luc Ormières

Screenwriting

Charlotte Le Bon

Cinematographers

Kristof Brandl

Principal Cast

Joseph Engel, Sara Montpetit, Thomas Laperrière, Monia Chokri, Karine Gonthier-Hyndman