| Infiltration | |
| Native Name: | |
| Director: | Robert Morin |
| Producer: | Luc Vandal |
| Starring: | Christian Bégin Sandra Dumaresq Guy Thauvette William Monette |
| Cinematography: | Robert Morin |
| Editing: | Robert Morin |
| Runtime: | 93 minutes[1] |
| Country: | Canada |
| Language: | French |
Infiltration (fr|'''Le problème d'infiltration''') is a 2017 Canadian psychological thriller[1] film directed by Robert Morin. It is about a plastic surgeon named Dr. Louis Richard, played by Christian Bégin, who treats a patient with a burn injury; the patient brings a lawsuit against him. The film premiered at the Fantasia International Film Festival, and was selected for a screening at the 2017 Vancouver International Film Festival.[2] Principal photography took place over 17 days, wrapping up on 22 February 2016.[3]
Radio-Canada critics commended the film for its atmosphere and intense direction, comparing it to the work of Michael Haneke and Roman Polanski.[4] For La Presse, Marc-Andre Lussier awarded it four stars, hailing it as one of Morin's best films and for its atmosphere of anxiety.[5] Le Devoirs Francois Levesque praised Morin as one of the best directors in the Cinema of Quebec and Infiltration as an "opus".[6]
Infiltration led in nominations at the Prix Iris, including with a nomination for Best Film.[7]
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prix collégial du cinéma québécois | 2018 | Best Film | Infiltration | [8] | |
| Prix Iris | 3 June 2018 | Best Film | Luc Vandal | [9] [10] | |
| Best Director | Robert Morin | ||||
| Best Screenplay | |||||
| Best Actor | Christian Bégin | ||||
| Best Supporting Actor | Guy Thauvette | ||||
| Best Supporting Actress | Sandra Dumaresq | ||||
| Best Art Direction | André-Line Beauparlant | ||||
| Best Original Music | Bertrand Chenier | ||||
| Best Make-Up | Kathryn Casault, Stéphane Tessier | ||||
| Best Visual Effects | Jean-François Ferland, Olivier Péloquin, Simon Harrisson | ||||