The day the dromedary left
Le jour où le dromadaire est parti
“A journey between what remains and what is lost”
Synopsis
Élisabeth, a young painter who, after becoming quadriplegic due to an accident, tries to rebuild her life and identity through art. As her career begins to take off, an unexpected pregnancy with her best friend, Alexandre, forces her to confront her physical and emotional fragility, as well as the conflict between her desire for creative freedom and the new responsibilities life has placed upon her. Through painting, Élisabeth seeks to reconcile her traumatic past with an uncertain future, in an introspective story about resilience, the body, and personal transformation.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Geneviève Sauvé
- Original Title
- Le jour où le dromadaire est parti
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geneviève Sauvé
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Geneviève Sauvé
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What is The day the dromedary left about?
Élisabeth, a young painter who, after becoming quadriplegic due to an accident, tries to rebuild her life and identity through art. As her career begins to take off, an unexpected pregnancy with her best friend, Alexandre, forces her to confront her physical and emotional fragility, as well as the conflict between her desire for creative freedom and the new responsibilities life has placed upon her. Through painting, Élisabeth seeks to reconcile her traumatic past with an uncertain future, in an introspective story about resilience, the body, and personal transformation.
Who directed The day the dromedary left?
The day the dromedary left was directed by Geneviève Sauvé.
Who stars in The day the dromedary left?
The principal cast of The day the dromedary left includes Patricia Summersett, Arlen Aguayo-Stewart, Pier-Gabriel Lajoie, Louise Portal, Marcel Pomerlo.
When was The day the dromedary left released and how long is it?
The day the dromedary left was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.