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Paula

Paula

20115.00h 10m

Overview

Inspired by a real-life news item, this animated short paints a pulsating portrait of a mixed-use, working-class neighbourhood where young families cross paths with prostitutes, their interactions leaving unpredictable ripples in the motley fabric of urban life.

Directed by Dominic-Étienne Simard
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Themes & Keywords

prostituteviolence against womenshort film

About Paula

Paula is a animation film released in 2011 exploring themes of prostitute, violence against women, short film. Directed by Dominic-Étienne Simard, Inspired by a real-life news item, this animated short paints a pulsating portrait of a mixed-use, working-class neighbourhood where young families cross paths with prostitutes, their interactions leaving unpredictable ripples in the motley fabric of urban life.

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