Le Souffle


1h 17m 2001

Brief Synopsis

A portrait of a day in the life of 15-year-old David. Sent by his mother to spend some weeks with relatives on a farm, David helps with the chores, gets in everyone's hair, but mainly just hangs out, blasting music through his headphones. Then, as the all-male company of relatives and neighbors coll

Film Details

Also Known As
Deep Breath, Souffle
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Mk2 International; Mk2 International
Distribution Company
Metro Tartan Distributors; Mk2 International

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 17m

Synopsis

A portrait of a day in the life of 15-year-old David. Sent by his mother to spend some weeks with relatives on a farm, David helps with the chores, gets in everyone's hair, but mainly just hangs out, blasting music through his headphones. Then, as the all-male company of relatives and neighbors collects to drink, gamble and gorge, an unexpected, seemingly secret initiation rite begins, as everyday actions, gestures and statements start to take on menacing overtones.

Film Details

Also Known As
Deep Breath, Souffle
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Mk2 International; Mk2 International
Distribution Company
Metro Tartan Distributors; Mk2 International

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 17m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of a Special Jury prize at the 2001 Venice International Film Festival.

Released in United States 2001

Shown at New York Film Festival September 28 - October 14, 2001.

Shown at Venice International Film Festival (Cinema of the Present - in competition) August 29 - September 8, 2001.

Feature directorial debut for Damien Odoul.

Released in United States 2001 (Shown at New York Film Festival September 28 - October 14, 2001.)

Released in United States 2001 (Shown at Venice International Film Festival (Cinema of the Present - in competition) August 29 - September 8, 2001.)