This short film recreates the experience of Sylvie, a battered woman who seeks shelter in a Montréal transition house. Faced with the threat of violence, loneliness, the lack of financial resources or information about services, the victim is often understandably reluctant to seek help. Emphasizing the importance for women of speaking out, the film also points out the role of the transition house in putting victims of abuse in touch with appropriate legal and social services.
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Director of Photography
Zoe Dirse
Executive Producer
Kathleen Shannon
Sound
Norma Denys
Sound Editor
Jackie Newell
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Hans Peter Strobl
Music
Judith Gruber-Stitzer
montreal, canadahealingwoman directorabuseshort film