Year
2026
Length
0h17m
Language
French
Regionial premiere (Estrie)
Le Batteur
William Cantin
Here is a translation that captures the dramatic tone and flow of the original text:
Back in Quebec after several months of success in Paris, MICHEL COURTEMANCHE is preparing to perform his iconic sketch, Le Batteur (The Drummer). As the performance unfolds, he gradually finds himself trapped in a whirlwind of conflicting emotions, oscillating between onstage exuberance and an inner distress he can no longer contain.
Director
William Cantin
Composer
Amélie Roy
Director of photography
Raphaël B. Lévesque
Production
Alice Pairault, William Cantin
Screenwriter
Zachary Roberge, William Cantin
Cast
Thomas Dufour, Michel Courtemanche, Patrick Labbé, Richard Des Lys
Genre
Dramatic comedy, Drama
Country
Canada
Type
Short film
Category
Fiction
Subtitle
English
23 August 09:30 to 12:00
Théâtre de Lac-Brome
William Cantin
William Cantin is a director, director of photography, and producer based in Quebec City. He is the founder of Double V Films, an independent production company with which he has been developing narrative short films since 2017 (including PCDP, L'Albero, Poudre Noire, and Le Batteur).