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Paula (2011)

10m

Running Time

Paula (2011)

Name: Paula
Genre: Animation
Released: 2011-01-01

10m

Running Time

January 1, 2011
Release Date

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Plot.

Inspired by a real-life news item, this animated short paints a pulsating portrait of a mixed-use, working-class neighbourhood where young families cross paths with prostitutes, their interactions leaving unpredictable ripples in the motley fabric of urban life.

Where to Watch.

Free

Currently Paula is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: NFB

Streaming in:
🇨🇦 Canada

Cast & Crew.

Dominic-Étienne Simard

Director / Script / Animation / Editor

Alain Baril

Editor

Emmanuel Suquet

Compositing Artist

Julie Roy

Producer

Olivier Calvert

Sound Designer

Ramachandra Borcar

Original Music Composer

Philip Hornsey

Musician

Lise Wedlock

Foley

Yannick Carrier

Online Editor

Jean-Pierre St-Louis

Director of Photography

Patrice Houx

Lighting Director

VIRGINIE LÉGER

Production Manager

Martine Letourneau

Script Supervisor

Gilles Aird

Art Direction

Elaine Hamel

Makeup Artist

Francine Langdeau

Line Producer

René Chénier

Executive Producer

Details.

Release Date
January 1, 2011

Status
Released

Running Time
10m

Genres
Animation

Last updated: 2025-02-16

This Movie Is About.

prostitute

violence against women

short

Wiki.

Paula is a Canadian animated short film, directed by Dominic-Étienne Simard and released in 2011. The film depicts urban life through the interactions of Paula, a street prostitute in Montreal, with various people in and around the neighbourhood of Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.

The film premiered in December 2011 at the Sommets du cinéma d'animation.

The film won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 1st Canadian Screen Awards, and was a Prix Jutra nominee for Best Animated Short Film at the 14th Jutra Awards.