Name: Histoire d'une vieille dame
Genre: Short
Duration: 4 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Marthe Jarnias, Agnès Varda

French-language cinema, whether in France, Québec, or other Francophone regions, explores cultural identity, social change, and the tension between the individual and society. French cinema is not only celebrated for its intellectual experimentation and auteur traditions, but also its success in mainstream comedy, romance, and commercial entertainment. In Québec, films often focus on questions of language, belonging, and community within a distinct cultural landscape.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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Film shot on 16mm colour stock in which Marthe Jarnias "old Aunt Lydie" talks about her life.

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