Mimine is a Canadian short drama film, directed by Simon Laganière and released in 2021.[1] The film stars Stéphane Breton as Bonus, a divorced father whose son Mimine (Laurent Lemaire) is visiting for the day, who is trying to impress the boy with a special, magical experience out of fear that he will be replaced in Mimine’s heart by his mother’s new boyfriend.[2]
The film won the award for Best Regional Film at the 2023 Festival Plein(s) Écran(s),[3] and was a Canadian Screen Award nominee for Best Live Action Short Drama at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards.[4]
References
- ^ Frédéric Bouchard, “Avec « Mimine », Simon Laganière conçoit un film sensible et humoristique”. Lien Multimédia, January 25, 2022.
- ^ Marie-Ève B. Alarie, “Festival Plein(s) Écran(s): un film de Simon Laganière dans la compétition officielle”. L’Hebdo Journal, January 23, 2023.
- ^ Alexandre Vigneault, “Le festival Plein(s) écran(s) dévoile ses lauréats”. La Presse, January 27, 2023.
- ^ Jules Couturier, “«Viking» en bonne position aux prix Écrans canadiens”. Métro, February 22, 2023.