Infiltration (film)

Infiltration (French: Le problème d'infiltration) is a 2017 Canadian psychological thriller[2] film directed by Robert Morin. It is about a plastic surgeon named Dr. Louis Richard, played by Christian Bégin, who treats a patient with a burn injury; the patient brings a lawsuit against him. The film premiered at the Fantasia International Film Festival,[1] and was selected for a screening at the 2017 Vancouver International Film Festival.[3] Principal photography took place over 17 days, wrapping up on 22 February 2016.[4]

Infiltration
Film poster
Le problème d'infiltration
Directed byRobert Morin
Produced byLuc Vandal
Written byRobert Morin
StarringChristian Bégin
Sandra Dumaresq
Guy Thauvette
William Monette
CinematographyRobert Morin
Edited byRobert Morin
Release date
2 August 2017[1]
Running time
93 minutes[2]
CountryCanada
LanguageFrench

Reception

Radio-Canada critics commended the film for its atmosphere and intense direction, comparing it to the work of Michael Haneke and Roman Polanski.[5] For La Presse, Marc-Andre Lussier awarded it four stars, hailing it as one of Morin's best films and for its atmosphere of anxiety.[6] Le Devoir's Francois Levesque praised Morin as one of the best directors in the Cinema of Quebec and Infiltration as an "opus".[7]

Accolades

Infiltration led in nominations at the Prix Iris, including with a nomination for Best Film.[8]

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Ref(s)
Prix Iris 3 June 2018 Best Film Luc Vandal Nominated [9][10]
Best Director Robert Morin Nominated
Best Screenplay Nominated
Best Actor Christian Bégin Won
Best Supporting Actor Guy Thauvette Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Sandra Dumaresq Nominated
Best Art Direction André-Line Beauparlant Nominated
Best Original Music Bertrand Chenier Nominated
Best Make-Up Kathryn Casault, Stéphane Tessier Nominated
Best Visual Effects Jean-François Ferland, Olivier Péloquin, Simon Harrisson Nominated

References
  1. Dunlevy, T'cha (5 July 2017). "Bang! Pow! Splat! Fantasia International Film Festival unveils lineup". The Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  2. "Infiltration". Vancouver International Film Centre. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  3. ""Le problème d'infiltration" tente une percée en Chine". The Huffington Post. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  4. Nault, Sarah-Émilie (February 2016). ""Le problème d'infiltration": Visite du plateau du nouveau film de Robert Morin (PHOTOS/ENTREVUE)". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  5. "Le problème d'infiltration : un film saisissant, selon nos critiques". Radio-Canada. 25 August 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  6. Lussier, Marc-Andre (25 August 2017). "Le problème d'infiltration: les fissures de l'âme ****". La Presse. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  7. Levesque, Francois (25 August 2017). ""Le problème d'infiltration" – Monstre blanc d'Amérique". Le Devoir. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  8. Duchesne, Andre (10 April 2018). "Iris: Le problème d'infiltration et Hochelaga en tête des nominations". La Presse. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  9. "Finalistes Gala 2018". Prix Iris. 10 April 2018. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  10. "Les affamés et Robin Aubert triomphent au Gala Québec Cinéma". Radio-Canada. 3 June 2018. Retrieved 3 June 2018.


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