Vital Signs (2009)
"Les signes vitaux" (original title)

Simone leaves her lover and regular student life behind to help people who are about to die.

Director:

Sophie Deraspe

Writer:

Sophie Deraspe

Stars:

Marie-Hélène Bellavance, Francis Ducharme, Suzanne St-Michel

2 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Marie-Hélène Bellavance	...	Simone
Francis Ducharme	...	Boris
Suzanne St-Michel	...	Mme Mirault
Marie Brassard	...	Céline Girandau
Danielle Ouimet	...	Mme Perrin
Paul De Strooper	...	M. Perin
Dominico Caputo	...	M. Cudici
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Mireille Arvisais	...	Chantal
Jasmine Dubé	...	Pénéloppe
Danielle Fichaud	...	Directrice
Anne Lapierre	...	Psychologue
Marc Marans	...	Dr. Luc Richard

Storyline

Triggered by the death of a family member a young woman embarks on a singular journey of helping people who are about to die. The dying have nothing to lose and need lasting moments of intimacy that Simone finds herself willing to give at no cost. But Boris won't let her get away with it quite that easily. He realizes how well she hides behind those intense but short lived relationships. He won't hesitate to provoke her in a violent burst.

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Plot Keywords:

palliative care | male frontal nudity | nudity | female nudity | female frontal nudity | 

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Taglines:

The amount of life beings have... or lack thereof.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Canada]

Country:

Canada

Language:

French

Release Date:

5 March 2010 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Un soffio di vita

Company Credits

Production Co:

Les Films Siamois

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

Original and a bit provocative

Despite an occasional technical weakness (notably in continuity), LES SIGNES VITAUX is a rewarding watching experience thanks to the originality of the thematic, the convincing acting and overall off-beat treatment.

Yes, this little fiction with many documentary aspects proves to be refreshing and surprising in many ways.

On the other hand the very final scene was a bit disappointing, as if the authors didn't really know how to conclude. Also, what comes close to spoil the whole thing is the poor and irrelevant musical comment. Too bad the production could not afford to hire a better composer.