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| Directed by | Samuel Matteau |
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Running time | 98 minutes [1] |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French |
Squat [1] (french: Ailleurs) is a 2017 drama film directed by Samuel Matteau, in his directorial debut. [1] It had premiere at the Quebec City Film Festival 2017. [1]
After a criminal attack, Thierry and his friend Samu decide to flee the suburbs towards downtown Quebec. [1]
It was initially going to be released in September 2016, but was delayed for the addition of visual effects. [2]
In his review in Le Soleil , Éric Moreault said that the film has "a lack of breath and intensity (...) A great first attempt that suggests good things, as long as Samuel Matteau has the means to realize his ambitions." [1] In Films du Québec, Charles-Henri Ramond said that "several characters are poorly defined, but the overall intensity is very real." [3]