RICHMOND, British Columbia -
Oct. 10, 2024 -
PRLog -- I caught wind of a road movie made here in the province through a radio show. The film was generating some buzz on the Canadian East Coast, and when I heard it was screening for one night only at the drive-in theater in Shediac, I knew I had to see it. As someone who took film studies at university in New York, I was completely swept off my feet by the unexpected aspect of this film. I went in with few expectations, but what I experienced was a complete departure from the usual landscape of movies we see here. While it was reportedly made on a shoestring budget, and that does show in certain moments, the heart of the storytelling shines through. The direction is minimalistic but efficient. The characters are complex; for instance, Elliot, the protagonist that you can feel his struggles with alcoholism and the burden of reconciling with his son. Sure, there are things that could've been done differently here and there, but the real surprise came after the screening. I had the chance to speak with Jessy Dupont, the filmmaker himself, who was present at the drive-in. He shared the full context of his journey in making Le Grand Vide. I was amazed to learn that he invested over $100,000 of his own money into the project. Not only did he write, produce, direct, and edit the film, but he also handled distribution himself. "I couldn't be more immersed in the filmmaking process than I am now. I've been living this for three years." As an Acadian from New Brunswick who speaks Chiac as my first language, I'm giving Le Grand Vide a solid 4 out of 5 stars, not just because it took me by surprise, but also because of its cultural and social significance. Sure, like any indie film or even big-budget production it has its imperfections, but the impact it left on me far outweighs them. This little film, seemingly out of nowhere, holds so much heart, and I have no doubt it will continue to resonate with audiences for years to come. Of course, this review may be somewhat subjective, especially from the perspective of someone from Southeast New Brunswick, and despite its modest production, I believe its universal themes will speak to many viewers regardless of their background. "Cecitte était ma critique du film Le Grand Vide" 4 stars out of 5 Review by Abel Ouellette
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