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:

Cast

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.