Pavane (2008)

Phil and Jay share more than a family bond - failed careers, failed relationships, bottomless drinks, and a debilitating memory of a shocking encounter in a ravine one childhood day. The pretext of being strangers, the darkly comic ritual that the broken, non-functioning brothers perform in an attempt to get at their pain, can't cover the palpable connection between them, nor their deeply felt desire to find redemption. An accomplished pianist, Jay is working as a piano player in a lounge. Mike, one of the bar's patrons, makes a request for Jay to play Maurice Ravel's "Pavane pour une infant defunte", which Jay refuses. This act masks an underlying secret both men share about their childhood.

Director: Paul Quarrington
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 7 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: D. Gregor Hagey
Editing: Ross Turnbull
Production: BookShorts, Crush, Toronto, Fizzy Dreams
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Paul Quarrington
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pavane about?
Phil and Jay share more than a family bond - failed careers, failed relationships, bottomless drinks, and a debilitating memory of a shocking encounter in a ravine one childhood day. The pretext of being strangers, the darkly comic ritual that the broken, non-functioning brothers perform in an attempt to get at their pain, can't cover the palpable connection between them, nor their deeply felt desire to find redemption. An accomplished pianist, Jay is working as a piano player in a lounge. Mike, one of the bar's patrons, makes a request for Jay to play Maurice Ravel's "Pavane pour une infant defunte", which Jay refuses. This act masks an underlying secret both men share about their childhood.
Who directed Pavane?
Pavane was directed by Paul Quarrington.
Who stars in Pavane?
Pavane stars Shaughnessy Bishop-Stall, Cathy Current, Luzette de Belchior, Sandy Duarte, Ted Dykstra, Michelle Latimer.
How long is Pavane?
Pavane has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
What genre is Pavane?
Pavane is a Drama film.
Where was Pavane produced?
Pavane was produced in Canada.