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Telepathic Receptionist Solves Family Secrets
5 Feb
Summary
- A 1962 Montreal setting blends period drama with magical realism.
- A receptionist discovers telepathic gifts while sketching an assailant.
- The film marks Florence Longpré's first narrative feature in cinema.
A new narrative feature, "La Portraitiste," is set to begin production this spring for a 2027 release. This period dramedy, infused with magical realism, unfolds in Montreal during 1962. The story centers on Françoise, whose stifling life takes an extraordinary turn when she is asked to sketch an assailant at the police station where she works.
The unexpected task awakens her passion for drawing and reveals a latent telepathic gift. This newfound ability propels Françoise into an investigation alongside Sergeant Stevenson, uncovering buried family secrets that resonate with her own past. Guided by burgeoning love and her psychic intuition, Françoise embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
"La Portraitiste" represents Florence Longpré's inaugural venture into feature filmmaking, following her acclaimed work in television series like "Empathy" and "Can You Hear Me?". The film is directed by Annie St-Pierre, known for her award-winning short "Like the Ones I Used to Know." Production is handled by Roger Frappier at Max Films, a company with a rich cinematic history.
