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Pigeon

2021 · 16 min

A quiet, grounded character study of a frustrated young man meeting an unexpected mentor on his first day of work.

Directed by
Jérémi Roy
Genres
Drama
Starring
Dominick Rustam-Chartrand, Lyndz Dantiste, Patrice Fortin-Lavoie
Overview
Raphael has a hard time dealing with authority. With no degree or prospects, he's forced to accept a new job assigned to him by his caseworker. Raphaël's first day with Iles, his new supervisor, upends him, provoking a change toward a fresh start.

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Directed by
Jérémi Roy
Genres
Drama
Starring
Dominick Rustam-Chartrand, Lyndz Dantiste, Patrice Fortin-Lavoie
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • work
  • identity
  • class
  • redemption
  • isolation
Places
  • workplace
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour2
Realism8
Romance1
Tension4
Darkness4
Complexity4
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
drama
Directed by
Jérémi Roy
Starring
Dominick Rustam-Chartrand, Lyndz Dantiste, Patrice Fortin-Lavoie
Runtime
16 min
Languages
French

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