| The Military Man | |
| Native Name: | Le Militaire |
| Director: | Noël Mitrani |
| Starring: | Laurent Lucas Noémie Godin-Vigneau |
| Cinematography: | Bruno Philip |
| Music: | James Gelfand |
| Editing: | Arthur Tarnowski |
| Runtime: | 79 minutes |
| Country: | Canada |
| Language: | French |
The Military Man (French: Le Militaire) is a 2014 Canadian drama film starring Laurent Lucas, written and directed by Noël Mitrani.
A former French soldier lives in solitude in Montreal. Since returning from Afghanistan with a leg injury, this soldier has had trouble coming to grips with reality and overcoming his loneliness. The trauma caused by his memories of the conflict leads him towards an unhealthy relationship with women. One day, his behavior brings him into contact with a woman and makes him questions his motives.
The film is an independent feature shot on super 16 mm like a documentary. For the role, Laurent Lucas specially grew his beard and shaved his head. The film was shot on location in Montreal with a very small crew.