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A delusion of grandeur

2015 · 13 min

A quiet, bittersweet character study that lingers on small humiliations and the ache of being left behind.

Directed by
Vincent Biron
Genres
Drama
Overview
Louis, defeated mayor of his small town’s latest election, has to bid farewell to his seat after twenty years of loyalty. Following his defeat, he goes trough a rough patch that leaves him confused towards his future. As events seem to conspire to remind him the bitter taste of his failure, he finds unlikely solace at his neighbour’s house.

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Directed by
Vincent Biron
Genres
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    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • identity
    • isolation
    • aging
    • class
    • family
    Places
    • small town
    • home
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
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    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Action0
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism8
    Romance1
    Tension3
    Darkness4
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight6

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    Genres
    drama
    Directed by
    Vincent Biron
    Written by
    Vincent Biron
    Cinematography
    Marie Davignon
    Runtime
    13 min
    Country
    Canada

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