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Elie

Claudia Aïcha Nottale
1991 France 36 minutes French

Elie, a 25 year old retarded young man, lives in a home for the mentally handicapped in Maules. Once every two weeks, his elder brother Marc fetches him to spend a weekend at home. The film was made by Elie’s sister. Elie is shown as a member of a family, fully integrated into its web of emotions, conversations and activities.

Production :
Films du Grain de Sable; Sept
Distribution :
Films du Grain de Sable; CNASM Centre Audiovisuel en Santé mentale
Editing :
Christian Billette; Marie-Laure Desideri
Sound :
Bertrand Penn
Photography :
Claudia Aïcha Nottale; Jean-Michel Carré

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