La Distributrice de films and Les mains sales films are proud to present Oraison, a first feature film written and directed by filmmaker Laetitia Demessence. Screened in its world premiere at the CINEMANIA Film Festival, then in its international premiere at the Beijing International Film Festival, this fantasy drama is carried by stage artist and choreographer Diana León in her first film role.
Synopsis Leonor joins a contemporary dance company to unravel the mystery of Oraison, a legendary piece performed by her mother thirty years ago, in the hope of understanding what broke her. She discovers a ritual where each gesture summons the ghosts of the past and reopens the wounds of a lineage.
ORAISON by Laetitia DemessenceWith Diana León, Francis Ducharme, Louise Bédard, Martin Dubreuil, Léa Noblet Di Ziranaldi, Myriam Arsenault, James Viveiros, Clara Prieur and Silvia SanchezFantasy drama. Quebec/Canada. 2025. 89 minutes. In original French and Spanish version – with French or English subtitles. Director: Laetitia Demessence | Screenplay: Laetitia Demessence | Direction of photography: Yann-Manuel Hernandez | Artistic direction: Marie-Ève Crépeau | Editing: Charles-André Coderre, Laetitia Demessence | Sound design: Benoît Dame | Original music: Frannie Holder, Vincent Legault | Choreography: Morane Le Tiec | Costumes: Marie-Ève Crépeau | Hair and makeup: Nina Jouchet | Production: Yann-Manuel Hernandez (Dirty Hands films) | Distribution: The Film Distributor