A Dying Tree
2025 Canadian short film directed by Vincent René-Lortie
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A Dying Tree (French: La Peau de l'autre, lit, "The Skin of the Other") is a Canadian experimental short drama film, directed by Vincent René-Lortie and released in 2025.[1] The film stars Charles-Alexis Desgagnés as a middle-aged office worker who makes an irreversible decision after unexpectedly meeting the gaze of a chimpanzee during his commute on the metro.
FrenchLa Peau de l'autre
Directed byVincent René-Lortie
Written byCharles-Alexis Desgagnés
Produced bySamuel Caron
| A Dying Tree | |
|---|---|
| French | La Peau de l'autre |
| Directed by | Vincent René-Lortie |
| Written by | Charles-Alexis Desgagnés |
| Produced by | Samuel Caron |
| Starring | Charles-Alexis Desgagnés Vincent René-Lortie |
| Cinematography | Alexandre Nour |
| Edited by | Thomas Bellefleur |
| Music by | Wilhelm Brandl |
Production company | Metafilms |
| Distributed by | Travelling Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 17 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
The film premiered at the 2025 Slamdance Film Festival,[2] followed by its Canadian premiere at the Regard short film festival.[1]
Awards
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Screen Awards | 2026 | Best Performance in a Live Action Short Drama | Charles-Alexis Desgagnés | Nominated | [3] |
| Festival international du cinéma francophone en Acadie | 2025 | Best Canadian Short Film | Vincent René-Lortie | Won | [4] |
