Valérie Théodore
scénariste, réalisatrice, comédienne
The Courtesy of Angels
Production: L'harmoniste
Year: 2016
Length: 23 min
Format: 2K
Synopsis
Louise, a young care assistant, performs an internship in a retirement home, final step before the hiring that she hopes for.
Her unexpected encounter with an old amnesic man, Mr Vadim, leads the young woman to face a decisive choice. Her future is about to tip over.
Cast Crew members
Delphine Théodore
André Oumansky
Alexis Rangheard
Julie Léger
Corinne Corson
Sylvie Audcoeur
Astrid Panossian
Patrick Rousseau
Veronika Ovchinnikova
Director: Valérie Théodore
Screenwriter: Valérie Théodore
Producer: Julie Léger
Director of Photography: Xavier Thesnon-Hily
Sound engineer: Sergio Henriquez Martinez
Sound editors: J. Orantin, T. Wargny
Sound mixer: Lucien Richardson
Editor: Ludivine Saes
Set decorator: Pascale-Joanne Rabaud
Assistant director: Ana Uribe
Continuity supervisor: Pauline Gargala
Awards
Best International Short Film, First City Film Festival, United States (2018)
Best Foreign Short Film, Florida Comedy Film Festival, United States (2018)
Best Foreign Language Short Film, Peak City International Film Festival, United States (2017)
Best Europe Film Award, European Cinematography Awards, Poland (2017)
Best Film Award, AMIIWorkFest, Lithuania (2017)
Best Drama Short Film, South Film and Arts Academy Festival, Chili (2017)
Best Director Award, Red Corner Film Festival, Italy (2017)
Special Jury Award, North American Film Awards, United States (2017)
Special Jury Award, Short to the Point International Short Film Festival, Romania (2017)
Special Jury Mention, Eurocinema Film Festival, Switzerland (2017)
Best Actress Award for Delphine Théodore, Directors Cut Film Festival, Canada (2017)
Best Actress Award for Delphine Théodore, WIIFA, Wolves Independent International Film Awards, Lithuania (2017)
Best Actress Award for Delphine Théodore, Paul Simon Film Festival, France (2017)
Lead Actress Mention for Delphine Théodore, South Film and Arts Academy Festival, Chili (2017)
Best Supporting Actor for Alexis Rangheard, South Film and Arts Academy Festival, Chili (2017)
Best Soundtrack Award, Paul Simon Film Festival, France (2017)
Selections
French Spring Festival in Ukraine (2017) - Unifrance Selection
FestiFrance BH - Belo Horizonte International Film Festival, Brazil (2017)
Human Rights Film Festival of Barcelona, Spain (2017)
Festival of Nations, Austria (2017)
International Festival Parisian Seasons in Saint-Petersburg, Russia (2017)
Olhares do Mediterrâneo Festival, Portugal (2017)
MedFF, Italy (2017)
Cinalfama, Lisbon International Film Awards, Portugal (2017)
Two Riversides Film and Art Festival, Poland (2017)
Contis International Film Festival, France (2017)
Austrian Independent Film Festival, Austria (2017)
Ficcsur, Southern Cone International Film Festival, Chile (2017)
Stockholm Independent Film Festival, Sweden (2017)
Moving Pictures Festival, Belgium (2017)
Film Fest 52, United States (2017)
Delco Film Festival, United States (2017)
Sose International Film Festival, Armenia (2017)
El Ojo Cojo International Film Fest, Spain (2017)
AM Egypt Film Festival, Egypt (2017)
Frame by Sound Festival - Finalist,
Dominican Republic (2017)
Sunrise 45 Alpena Film Festival, United States (2017)
Eau Claire World Film Festival, United States (2017)
Charlotte Film Festival, United States (2017)
Balinale, Bali International Film Festival, Indonesia
(2017)
Nida Short Film Festival, Lithuania (2017)
Twin Cities Film Fest, United States (2017)
Ecran Libre Film Festival , France (2017)
FICABC - Atlantic International Film Festival, Colombia (2017)
Fisheye Film Festival, United Kingdom (2017)
Indigo Moon Film Festival, United States (2017)
Ouarzazate International Film Festival, Morocco (2017)
Southern City Film Festival, United States (2017)
Madrid Art Film Festival, Spain (2017)
Crossing the Screen Film Festival, United Kingdom (2017)
Carrboro Film Festival, United States (2017)
Signes de Nuit International Film Festival, France (2017)
Oslo Independent Film Festival, Norway (2017)
Les Sens de l'Art Film Festival, France (2017)
Los Angeles San Rafael Film Festival, Spain (2017)
MMTB International Film Festival, United States (2017)
Signos de la Noche, Portugal (2017)
IbizaCinefest, Spain (2018)
Central Alberta Film Festival, Canada (2018)
Redline International Film Festival, Canada (2018)
Short. Sweet. Film Fest, United States (2018)
Cinémas et Cultures du Monde Film Festival, France (2018)
Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival, finalist, United States (2018)
Phoenix Film Festival Melbourne, finalist, Australia (2018)
Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, United States (2018)