The Truss Arch
In filmmaker Sonya Stefan’s hometown of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, a truss arch bridge straddles the St. Marys River, linking Canada to the United States. But underneath the bridge, a kind of liminal space exists where the notion of borders is blurred. With a wild yet carefully controlled energy, this deconstructed work transports us to the curious site where, it seems, anything is possible. Somewhere between an autobiographical piece, a heartfelt tribute to an immigrant mother whose fate is out of her hands, and a dance film rich in poetry and symbolism, this ode to freedom bubbles with reflections and experimentations – all set against the imposing backdrop of factory chimneys. (Programming Collective)
competition : Short and Medium-Length National Competition
The Truss Arch
- Country : Canada (Quebec)
- Year : 2021
- V.O : English
- Subtitles : French
- Duration : 35 MIN
- Cinematography : Oliver Gossot
- Cinematography : Salvatore Stefan
- Cinematography : Sonya Stefan
- Editing : Sonya Stefan
- Production : Stefan Family
- Music : Jackie Gallant
- Sound Design : Jackie Gallant
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