SIMONE (2025)
While taking his routine beachside jog, Haitian immigrant Marcel Lambert gets a call from his mother about the death of her lifelong friend, Simone. Marcel is taken aback by the news. Unbeknownst to his mother, Marcel has kept a secret from her about Simone, which he confides in his therapist.
Director: Philippe Roc
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: March 17, 2025
Cast
- Jean-Pierre Vertus - Marcel Lambert
- Karen Gibson Roc - Therapist / Simone
- Hasan Crawford - Young Marcel Lambert
Screenplay
Music: Henry McLees
Editing: Kristin Yawata
Language: English, Haitian; Haitian Creole
Original Language: en
Themes
Overwhelming Shame and Silence, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
sexual abuse, therapist, older woman seduces younger guy, death in family, haitian, first love, family friend, child sexual abuse, secret
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is SIMONE about?
- While taking his routine beachside jog, Haitian immigrant Marcel Lambert gets a call from his mother about the death of her lifelong friend, Simone. Marcel is taken aback by the news. Unbeknownst to his mother, Marcel has kept a secret from her about Simone, which he confides in his therapist.
- Who directed SIMONE?
- SIMONE was directed by Philippe Roc.
- Who stars in SIMONE?
- SIMONE stars Jean-Pierre Vertus, Karen Gibson Roc, Hasan Crawford.
- How long is SIMONE?
- SIMONE has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- What genre is SIMONE?
- SIMONE is a Drama film.
- What are the themes of SIMONE?
- The themes of SIMONE include: Overwhelming Shame and Silence, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.