Eviction (French: Éviction) is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Mathilde Capone and released in 2023.[1] The film profiles a group of LGBTQ people who have lived in a small apartment building on rue Parthenais in downtown Montreal since 2010, as they cope with the aftermath of being evicted from the building after it is sold to a wealthy family who want to renovate it.[2]
| Eviction | |
|---|---|
| French | Éviction |
| Directed by | Mathilde Capone |
| Written by | Mathilde Capone |
| Produced by | Mathilde Capone |
| Cinematography | Ariane Turmel-Chénard |
| Edited by | Arnaud Valade |
| Music by | Jacob Desjardins Liana El Amraoui |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French |
The film premiered at the 2023 Montreal International Documentary Festival,[3] before going into commercial release in 2024.[4]
Awards
edit| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal International Documentary Festival | 2023 | Audience Award | Mathilde Capone | Won | [3] |
| Prix Iris | December 8, 2024 | Best Original Music in a Documentary | Jacob Desjardins, Liana El Amraoui | Pending | [5] |
References
edit- ^ Caroline Montpetit, "«Éviction»: un logement comme un phare dans la nuit queer". Le Devoir, May 17, 2024.
- ^ "ÉVICTION de mathilde capone – Prix du public RIDM 2023 – Projection spéciale au Théâtre de Verdure le jeudi 27 juin 2024". CTVM, June 20, 2024.
- ^ a b Mehdi Balamissa, "RIDM 2023: Eviction (by mathilde capone) | Interview". Film Fest Report, November 24, 2023.
- ^ "« Éviction » de Mathilde Capone arrive au cinéma dès le 17 mai". Qui Fait Quoi, May 1, 2024.
- ^ Éric Lavallée, "Prix Iris 2024: Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person Leads “Quebec Oscars” Noms". Ioncinema, October 9, 2024.
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