A Time of Mice and Hubris
Les Cobayes du temps
Synopsis
Montreal, 1888. Stephanie is a young girl with a gift for the sciences. But despite her aptitudes and intelligence, she is unable to make a place for herself in the misogynous and phallocratic world of a university. She nevertheless helps her mentor, Professor Beaumont, to develop a prototype time machine. Unfortunately, the demonstration in the university laboratories proves disastrous. Rector Fenwick fires Professor Beaumont, which further humiliates Stephanie. However, she does manage to resolve the issues with the prototype in a second time machine built at Beaumont’s home. With the Rector and the members of his Committee coming to witness a final demonstration, Stephanie will, in her own way, avenge herself from her detractors. A TIME OF MICE AND HUBRIS is Quebec's first steampunk film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia Film Festival 2024
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivier Xavier
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Baby, Olivier Xavier
- Original Title
- Les Cobayes du temps
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Les Productions Ecranhia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivier Xavier
Patrick Baby, Olivier Xavier
Amélie Douville
Jean Fugazza
Department Leadership Roster
Olivier Xavier
Director
Patrick Baby
Writer
Jean Fugazza
Producer
Amélie Douville
Director of Photography
Olivier Xavier
Writer
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What is A Time of Mice and Hubris about?
Montreal, 1888. Stephanie is a young girl with a gift for the sciences. But despite her aptitudes and intelligence, she is unable to make a place for herself in the misogynous and phallocratic world of a university. She nevertheless helps her mentor, Professor Beaumont, to develop a prototype time machine. Unfortunately, the demonstration in the university laboratories proves disastrous. Rector Fenwick fires Professor Beaumont, which further humiliates Stephanie. However, she does manage to resolve the issues with the prototype in a second time machine built at Beaumont’s home. With the Rector and the members of his Committee coming to witness a final demonstration, Stephanie will, in her own way, avenge herself from her detractors. A TIME OF MICE AND HUBRIS is Quebec's first steampunk film.
Who directed A Time of Mice and Hubris?
A Time of Mice and Hubris was directed by Olivier Xavier.
Who stars in A Time of Mice and Hubris?
The principal cast of A Time of Mice and Hubris includes Mylène St-Sauveur, Vincent Leclerc, Patrick Baby, Michel Perron, Jean-François Beaupré.
When was A Time of Mice and Hubris released and how long is it?
A Time of Mice and Hubris was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 20m.