The Shedding
La mue
“Shedding comes with a loss.”
Synopsis
When his lover, a rising actor, leaves him for his own stand-in, Jean spirals into doubt and obsession. Caught between dream and reality, on a chaotic film set where everything is an illusion, he embarks on a troubling quest. Must he reinvent himself to win him back, or risk losing himself entirely?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Lussier
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Lussier
- Original Score
- Pierre-Philippe Côté
- Original Title
- La mue
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Gonk Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Lussier
Benjamin Lussier
Pierre-Philippe Côté
Jonathan Auger
Benjamin Lussier
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Lussier
Director
Benjamin Lussier
Screenplay
Jonathan Auger
Director of Photography
Benjamin Lussier
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shedding
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Shedding about?
When his lover, a rising actor, leaves him for his own stand-in, Jean spirals into doubt and obsession. Caught between dream and reality, on a chaotic film set where everything is an illusion, he embarks on a troubling quest. Must he reinvent himself to win him back, or risk losing himself entirely?
Who directed The Shedding?
The Shedding was directed by Benjamin Lussier.
Who stars in The Shedding?
The principal cast of The Shedding includes Mickaël Gouin, Francis Ducharme, Catherine Brunet, Cynthia Mateu, Benjamin Lussier.
When was The Shedding released and how long is it?
The Shedding was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shedding?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shedding was composed by Pierre-Philippe Côté.