The Military Man
The Military Man (French: Le Militaire) is a 2014 Canadian drama film starring Laurent Lucas, written and directed by Noël Mitrani.
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| Directed by | Noël Mitrani |
| Written by | Noël Mitrani |
| Starring | Laurent Lucas Noémie Godin-Vigneau |
| Music by | James Gelfand |
| Cinematography | Bruno Philip |
| Edited by | Arthur Tarnowski |
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Running time | 79 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French |
Plot
A former French soldier lives in solitude in Montreal. Since returning from Afghanistan with a leg injury, this soldier has had trouble coming to grips with reality and overcoming his loneliness. The trauma caused by his memories of the conflict leads him towards an unhealthy relationship with women. One day, his behavior brings him into contact with a woman and makes him questions his motives.
Cast
- Laurent Lucas ... as Bertrand
- Noémie Godin-Vigneau ... as Audrey
- Larry Day
- Harry Standjofski
Production
Le Militaire (The Military Man) is an independent feature film shot on super 16 mm like a documentary. For the role, Laurent Lucas specially grew his beard and shaved his head. The film has been shot on location in Montreal with a very small crew.