Themes and motifs
: Martin De Myttenaere (Jonathan) and Catherine Salée (Mother).
Title: Classes Vertes Year: 2009 Format: Short film Classes Vertes -2009- - Short Film Watch Online
"The relationships between two people have always interested me, whether between a mother and her child, a boss and his employee, or between two friends: what limit is there between two entities, what influence can they have on each other? ... The mother manipulates her child in a way. Her depression gives her a certain power; she plays on her child's guilt, who then feels responsible."
The film premiered at the Arciapalago International Festival of Short Film in Italy in June 2009 and was later screened at the Namur Film Festival in Belgium in October 2009. Themes and Critical Reception Themes and motifs : Martin De Myttenaere (Jonathan)
Audiences searching for can find the short film streaming on educational and independent platforms such as Yapaka or hosted directly via Vimeo. Comprehensive Film Overview Director : Alexis Van Stratum Screenwriters : Alexis Van Stratum and Marie Enthoven Running Time : 17 minutes 48 seconds Release Year : 2009 Country of Origin : France and Belgium Language : French
The technical and creative force behind Classes Vertes highlights some of the best talent in Belgian cinema: Alexis Van Stratum Screenplay: Alexis Van Stratum and Marie Enthoven Jonathan: Martin De Myttenaere The mother manipulates her child in a way
as he prepares for a "classe verte"—an outdoor school field trip to the countryside. While Jonathan is excited and busy packing his suitcase, his mother is deeply reluctant to let him go. The narrative examines how a mother's intense devotion can overstep boundaries and "wreak havoc" on a child's burgeoning independence. Key Cast and Crew Alexis Van Stratum Marie Enthoven and Alexis Van Stratum Leading Cast: Martin De Myttenaere as Jonathan Catherine Salée as Jonathan's mother Marceau Henrard as Anthony Where to Watch Online
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