Waiting for Casimir
| Waiting for Casimir | |
|---|---|
| French | En attendant Casimir |
| Directed by | Christian Mathieu Fournier |
| Written by | Christian Mathieu Fournier |
| Produced by | Nadine Beaudet Christian Mathieu Fournier |
| Cinematography | Christian Mathieu Fournier |
| Edited by | René Roberge |
| Music by | Martin Lizotte |
Production company | Les Vues du Fleuve |
| Distributed by | Spira |
Release date |
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Running time | 69 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French |
Waiting for Casimir (French: En attendant Casimir) is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Christian Mathieu Fournier and released in 2024.[1] The film profiles a group of senior citizens living in a retirement home in Saint-Casimir, Quebec,[2] drawing impressionistic parallels between their situation in a dreary environment marked by the slow passage of time and the relative lack of excitement and stimulation with cultural touchstones such as Waiting for Godot and the paintings of Edward Hopper.[3]
The film premiered on December 6, 2024, at the Cinémathèque québécoise.[4]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Cinema Awards | 2025 | Best Cinematography in a Documentary | Christian Mathieu Fournier | Nominated | [5] |
| Best Original Music in a Documentary | Martin Lizotte | Nominated |
References
- ^ "« En attendant Casimir » de Christian Mathieu Fournier connaîtra sa première internationale en Italie". Qui Fait Quoi, December 7, 2024.
- ^ Pierre Paquet, "En attendant Casimir, le dernier film de Christian M. Fournier". Le Courrier de Portneuf, November 22, 2024.
- ^ Sarah-Louise Pelletier-Morin, "«En attendant Casimir»: conte et contemplation sur le temps qui passe". Le Devoir, December 6, 2024.
- ^ "EN ATTENDANT CASIMIR bientôt à l’affiche – Plusieurs projections spéciales à venir en décembre". CTVM, December 5, 2024.
- ^ "Québec Cinéma dévoile les finalistes aux Prix IRIS 2025". CTVM, October 8, 2025.