Synopsis
As a civil war shakes the Quebec province of Canada, Valerie is the sole survivor of a mass execution where her boyfriend is killed. Years later, she’s in a close relationship with her new partner, Gabriel. At the Long Term Care Center where she works as an orderly, she befriends Jeanne, an erudite and funny woman, dealing with an important physical handicap. Mixing realism and worrying strangeness, The Laugh presents a humane exploration of the survivor’s syndrome, the grieving process, the distance of time, the power of love, and the joy of being alive.
Key facts
Original language
French
First release
January 31, 2020
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Festival History
- Calgary Underground Film Festival 2021 - Features
- Canadian Screen Awards 2021 generic
- Fantastic Fest 2020
