Nice Women

A young doctor invites her mother to have lunch in the park to tell her important news. The animosity between them takes things to a whole new level that will change their relationship forever.

  • Anik Salas
    Director
    The War of the Blueberries
  • Stéphanie Labbé
    Writer
    The War of the Blueberries
  • Anik Salas
    Producer
    The War of the Blueberries
  • Denys Desjardins
    Producer
    The War of the Blueberries
  • Monique Spaziani
    Key Cast
    1981 : Prix Génie de la meilleure actrice dans un rôle principal pour Les Beaux Souvenirs 1984: Prix Génie de la meilleure actrice dans un rôle principal pour Le Matou 1989 : Prix Génie de la meilleure actrice dans un rôle principal pour Les Portes tournantes
  • Stéphanie Labbé
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Les gentilles
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 27 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2018
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    French
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Silk Road International Film Festival
    Dublin
    Ireland
    March 11, 2018
    World Premiere
    Selection
  • Bechdel Films Festival
    Houton
    United States
    February 20, 2018
    North American Premiere
Director Biography - Anik Salas

Dynamic might be the best word to describe Anik Salas, and coincidentally the reason for her passion, directing, an art in motion. To her, directing is a commitment, a claim that appears in different expression forms. First, via her web show [VRÈ], foc ussed on women empowerment. She produces, directs and edits each episode in which she explores society’s challenges through interviews, animations and reports. Her work took her to L’inis, which opened multiple doors leading to fiction. Her film The War of the Blueberries won a Gold Remi Award and has been released in 13 theaters in Quebec. From research to editing, Anik capitalizes on her versatility to give meaning to all her achievements.

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Director Statement

Directing is a commitment, a claim that appears in different expression forms