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Le Militaire
Directed byNoël Mitrani
Written byNoël Mitrani
StarringLaurent Lucas
Noémie Godin-Vigneau
CinematographyBruno Philip
Edited byArthur Tarnowski
Music byJames Gelfand
Release date
  • 2013 (2013)
Running time
79 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageFrench

Le Militaire (The Military Man) is a 2013 Canadian drama film starring Laurent Lucas, written and directed by Noël Mitrani.

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

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.