Free Owsley Sunday Film: Louise by the Shore

Louise by the Shore (Louise en hiver)
Directed by Jean-François Laguionie

Sunday, February 25, 1 pm

Free

“Charming . . . unexpectedly upbeat.”—Wendy Ide, Screen Daily

On the last day of summer in a small seaside resort town, an older woman named Louise realizes that the last train has departed without her. She finds herself alone in the town, abandoned by everyone. As the weather turns for the worse and with no one to keep her company, Louise must rely on her past to help her survive the present. Joined by a stray dog to keep her company, Louise builds a shelter on the beach and makes the best of it.

With its pale, muted color scheme, veteran director Jean-François Laguionie perfectly captures the atmosphere of Brittany and Normandy in the film. Winner of the Best Feature Animated Film at the Ottawa International Animation Festival. 2016, France, DCP, in French with English subtitles, 75 minutes. Recommended for 10+.

Introduced by Daniela Arias Ordonez, French Language Student, St. Francis High School. Co-presented with the 2018 University of Louisville Tournées French Film Festival and the Louisville Children’s Film Festival.