Peacock's Monologues (2020)

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This short film tells the story of a meeting between two neighbours, in Ahuntsic and Villeray, around memories of Portugal; it is a story of two very different cities, Montreal and Lisbon; of an old man who has come to terms with death; of two strangers separated by an ocean but connected by the flight of a homing pigeon. Birds are the guides for this poetic meandering, exploring memories of the past and portents of the future. A dissonant score accompanies a split screen, completing the impression that we are confronted with a sensory puzzle, at once natural and urban, in which meditation takes its cues from fragments of reality. Matthew Wolkow’s film is a gentle ornithological, human and floral tale, suffused with both hope and the grim anxieties of our time. (Apolline Caron-Ottavi)

Director: Matthew Wolkow
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
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Country: Canada, Portugal
Language: English, Français, Português
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peacock's Monologues about?
This short film tells the story of a meeting between two neighbours, in Ahuntsic and Villeray, around memories of Portugal; it is a story of two very different cities, Montreal and Lisbon; of an old man who has come to terms with death; of two strangers separated by an ocean but connected by the flight of a homing pigeon. Birds are the guides for this poetic meandering, exploring memories of the past and portents of the future. A dissonant score accompanies a split screen, completing the impression that we are confronted with a sensory puzzle, at once natural and urban, in which meditation takes its cues from fragments of reality. Matthew Wolkow’s film is a gentle ornithological, human and floral tale, suffused with both hope and the grim anxieties of our time. (Apolline Caron-Ottavi)
Who directed Peacock's Monologues?
Peacock's Monologues was directed by Matthew Wolkow.
How long is Peacock's Monologues?
Peacock's Monologues has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
What genre is Peacock's Monologues?
Peacock's Monologues is a Documentary film.
Where was Peacock's Monologues produced?
Peacock's Monologues was produced in Canada, Portugal.