Atomic Saké is a Canadian short drama film, directed by Louise Archambault and released in 1999.[1] The film centres on Ariane (Audrey Benoit), Véronique (Suzanne Clément) and Mathilde (Noémie Godin-Vigneau), three female friends talking over drinks who decide to reveal their innermost secrets, including Mathilde's revelation that she is in love with Ariane and tries to come out to her.[2][3]
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Directed by | Louise Archambault |
Written by | Louise Archambault |
Produced by | François Landry |
Starring | Audrey Benoit Suzanne Clément Noémie Godin-Vigneau |
Cinematography | André Turpin |
Edited by | Sophie Leblond |
Music by | Luc Raymond |
Production company | Filmo |
Distributed by | Cinéma Libre |
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Running time | 31 minutes |
Country | Canada |
Language | French |
The film has been described by critics as having a Rashomon-like structure of shifting perspectives on the subjective nature of truth.[4][5]
The film premiered at Montreal's Festival du nouveau cinéma in 1999,[6] and was later screened at festivals including the 2000 Toronto International Film Festival[4] and the 2001 Inside Out Film and Video Festival.[7]
The film won the Prix Jutra for Best Short Film at the 2nd Jutra Awards.[1]
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