Embraced
Standing still in front of the open window, a woman stares at the dark clouds that obscure the sky. Immobile, she fights against the remembrances of the past. In the clouds, a passionate embrace appears.
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Summary
Embraced is a 2018 six-minute animated romance short film written and directed Justine Vuylsteker.
Created in 2018 using pinscreen animation, a technique pioneered by Alexander Alexeieff and Claire Parker in 1977.
Produced by OFFSHORE, NFB, and PICTANOVO, the film revolves around a woman standing by a window. Against a backdrop of clouds, a depiction of passionate embrace unfolds.
The production features contributions from various talents including Rafael Andrea Soatto and Julie Roy as producers, Annie Jean as editor, Pierre Caillet as composer, and Olivier Calvert for sound concept.
Technical aspects were managed by Pierre Plouffe and Yannick Grandmont, with animation support from Gilles Cuvelier. Archival administration was overseen by Jean-Baptiste Garnero and Sophie Le Tétour.
The project received support from the Royal Abbaye of Fontevraud and the Cinematheque of Montreal, along with backing from Pictanovo and Ciclic.
Filming took place in 2017 at CICLIC Animation in Vendôme, France, with post-production completed at the NFB in Montreal, Canada, during the winter.
Plot
As she stands before an open window, the woman’s gaze is drawn to the brooding black clouds gathering on the horizon, mirroring the turmoil within her.
Her heart is divided between two men—one who occupies her present and another who has left an indelible mark on her past.
Caught between the memories of passionate embraces and the complexities of her current relationship, she grapples with conflicting emotions that echo the storm brewing outside.
In this moment of introspection, framed by the window’s threshold, she confronts the echoes of her past and the uncertainties of her future, seeking clarity amidst the swirling tempest of her emotions.
Also Known As
- (original title): Étreintes
- Canada: Embraced(English, Alternative Title)
- Canada: Etreintes(French, alternative spelling)
- France: Etreintes(alternative spelling)
- France: Étreintes
- United Kingdom: Embrace
- United States: Embrace
- World-wide: Embrace(English)
- World-wide: Embraced(English, Alternative Title)
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