The Sparkle
NEW DOCS
Young adult Kim Lalonde has been working the carnival circuit in Canada. Traveling throughout the country, he and his best friend Billy help set up, run, and break down the carnival at every stop. Sporting a kid-sized superhero cape, no job seems beyond Kim’s reach, from mending stuffed animal prizes to fixing broken rides. He goes about his work affably and with determination—he wants to do a good job while having fun. As the season progresses and Billy is fired, Kim’s thoughts turn to his own future and what comes next. This gorgeously shot and beautifully scored contemplative short catches Kim as he realizes it is time to leave the colorful glow of the carnival behind and forge a path to something more grounded. WFM
Director
Isabelle Grignon-Francke
Producer
Patrick Francke-Sirois
Editor
Anouk Deschênes
Cinematographer
Émile Desroches-Larouche
Original Title
L’artifice
Release Year
2023
Festival Year
2024
Country
Canada
Run Time
17 minutes
Subtitled
Yes