State of the World
L'état du monde
Synopsis
Ron recites a poem by Baudelaire from a book he's found on the street. Ti-Red, fresh out of prison, combs every inch of the district in search of his homeless native girlfriend. Marco and Rob, high on crack, have to figure out how to get more money. Daguy, a homeless artist, who has been camping out at the Occupy Montreal camp, wants to find a place to sleep out of the cold. Meanwhile, a spontaneous demonstration is raging in town to protest yet again against the murder by the police of a homeless man. This film retraces the trajectory of seven men in downtown Montreal, the body being their only tool in their attempt to remain alive with some dignity.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hubert Caron-Guay, Rodrigue Jean, Collectif Épopée
- Original Title
- L'état du monde
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hubert Caron-Guay, Rodrigue Jean, Collectif Épopée
Department Leadership Roster
Hubert Caron-Guay
Director
Rodrigue Jean
Director
Collectif Épopée
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for State of the World.
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Frequently Asked Questions About State of the World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is State of the World about?
Ron recites a poem by Baudelaire from a book he's found on the street. Ti-Red, fresh out of prison, combs every inch of the district in search of his homeless native girlfriend. Marco and Rob, high on crack, have to figure out how to get more money. Daguy, a homeless artist, who has been camping out at the Occupy Montreal camp, wants to find a place to sleep out of the cold. Meanwhile, a spontaneous demonstration is raging in town to protest yet again against the murder by the police of a homeless man. This film retraces the trajectory of seven men in downtown Montreal, the body being their only tool in their attempt to remain alive with some dignity.
Who directed State of the World?
State of the World was directed by Hubert Caron-Guay, Rodrigue Jean, Collectif Épopée.
Who stars in State of the World?
The principal cast of State of the World includes Not specified.
When was State of the World released and how long is it?
State of the World was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.