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Section: International Competition of Feature Films for Youth
1:54 (2016)
At the age of 16, Tim is an intelligent but shy young man gifted with a natural athletic ability for running. However, the last four years have been tough on him because of Jeff and his crew. In his last year of high school, Tim is sick and tired of feeling like a loser and wants to shine for once. He decides to stand up to Jeff by dethroning him in the 800 m championship, the event Jeff is known for in school. But behind the competition and rivalry, a secret is wreaking havoc. Tim tells both his running coach and his father, both of whom want to help him, that “Either you shut up and do absolutely nothing. Or you shut up and take care of it yourself. I choose option two.”
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Year | 2016 |
| Duration | 106 min |
| Rating | 15 |
| Language | French |
| Subtitle | English, Czech |
| Directed by | Yan England |
| Screenplay | Yan England |
| Director of Photography | Claudine Sauvé |
| Music | Cult Nation |
| Edited by | Denise Robert |
| Contact | The Festival Agency |
Biography
A French-Canadian actor, screenwriter, director and producer, he's been immersed in film since childhood when he appeared on TV shows. To get rid of his French accent he studied theater in Beverly Hills. As an actor, he primarily had roles in TV series, and later began directing films. He’s made the short authorial work Me (Moi, 2007) and Henry (2011); he was nominated for an Oscar for the second. His feature film debut is the drama 1:54 (2016).
Bullying, Drama, Gender, Sexuality + Identity, Youth, Internet, Youth