Les eaux calmes (The calm waters)
North America
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49m
Thirteen years after a tragic diving accident that left Soleine paralyzed from the neck down, Les eaux Calmes (Calmer Waters) witnesses her brave decision to become the first quadriplegic woman in Quebec to give birth. Through intimate footage shot over the course of a decade and thought-provoking narration, Soleine's decision to embrace motherhood is what ultimately leads to self-forgiveness and her place in this world.
Director(s): Annie Leclair
2025 | 49 min | Canada
Language(s): French
Subtitles: English
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