Dark Intent
L'idée noire
Synopsis
A poetic meditation by a man and a woman whose teenage son has threatened to end his life. What drives someone to that terrible extreme? In an effort to understand and demystify the phenomenon of suicide, the two parents search for answers within themselves. Their personal reflection is intercut with dramatic sequences, archival footage, animation, interviews and first-person accounts that look at suicide from an emotional, rational, cultural, social or medical perspective.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mireille Dansereau
- Screenplay & Story
- Mireille Dansereau
- Original Title
- L'idée noire
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mireille Dansereau
Mireille Dansereau
Department Leadership Roster
Mireille Dansereau
Director
Mireille Dansereau
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Intent
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What is Dark Intent about?
A poetic meditation by a man and a woman whose teenage son has threatened to end his life. What drives someone to that terrible extreme? In an effort to understand and demystify the phenomenon of suicide, the two parents search for answers within themselves. Their personal reflection is intercut with dramatic sequences, archival footage, animation, interviews and first-person accounts that look at suicide from an emotional, rational, cultural, social or medical perspective.
Who directed Dark Intent?
Dark Intent was directed by Mireille Dansereau.
Who stars in Dark Intent?
The principal cast of Dark Intent includes Not specified.
When was Dark Intent released and how long is it?
Dark Intent was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 52m.