Joutel
Synopsis
When Gérard finds a dead raccoon in his front yard, the old man becomes strangely distressed, shaken by thoughts of his own demise. Jocelyne watches the despair of her husband grow along with his obsession with the animal’s body, and his anguish takes root in her own mind. After a night of torment, they decide to go and bury the raccoon on the land where their house once stood in Joutel, a former mining town deserted since 1998. When they get there, the boreal forest is creeping in on the ruins of her former house, plunging Jocelyne into a deep nostalgia. Here, after a morbid picnic marking the raccoon’s burial, the couple meets a mystical being who leads them to make peace with their inner demons.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexa-Jeanne Dubé
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexa-Jeanne Dubé
- Original Score
- Pierre-Philippe Côté
- Original Title
- Joutel
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Unité Centrale
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexa-Jeanne Dubé
Alexa-Jeanne Dubé
Pierre-Philippe Côté
Léna Mill-Reuillard
Marie-Pier Dupuis
Geneviève Gosselin-G
Department Leadership Roster
Alexa-Jeanne Dubé
Director
Marie-Pier Dupuis
Editor
Geneviève Gosselin-G
Producer
Pierre-Philippe Côté
Original Music Composer
Léna Mill-Reuillard
Director of Photography
Alexa-Jeanne Dubé
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joutel
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What is Joutel about?
When Gérard finds a dead raccoon in his front yard, the old man becomes strangely distressed, shaken by thoughts of his own demise. Jocelyne watches the despair of her husband grow along with his obsession with the animal’s body, and his anguish takes root in her own mind. After a night of torment, they decide to go and bury the raccoon on the land where their house once stood in Joutel, a former mining town deserted since 1998. When they get there, the boreal forest is creeping in on the ruins of her former house, plunging Jocelyne into a deep nostalgia. Here, after a morbid picnic marking the raccoon’s burial, the couple meets a mystical being who leads them to make peace with their inner demons.
Who directed Joutel?
Joutel was directed by Alexa-Jeanne Dubé.
Who stars in Joutel?
The principal cast of Joutel includes Marie Tifo, Pierre Curzi, Peter James.
When was Joutel released and how long is it?
Joutel was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Joutel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Joutel was composed by Pierre-Philippe Côté.