Elsewhere at Night
Elsewhere at Night is a Canadian drama film, directed by Marianne Métivier and released in 2025. The film centres on the interrelated stories of a group of women whose lives are changed by an impactful personal encounter.
The cast includes Camille Rutherford, Garance Marillier, Victor Andrés Trelles Turgeon, Émile Schneider, Amaryllis Tremblay, Kyrie Samodio, Sue Prado and Enchong Dee.
Synopsis
A scorching summer stretches across the countryside and the city. In a lush landscape, Marie, a sound artist in search of inspiration, begins to question her relationship. The arrival of Noée, a young traveler, disrupts her routine and that of Yan, a solitary farmer next door. In the city, Eva, newly arrived from the Philippines, walks sleepless nights, caught between homes, while Jeanne, a master's student, contemplates walking away from everything. Between moments of doubt and brief connections, their worlds echo one another.Production
The film entered production in 2024, initially under the working title The Splendour of Life . The film was shot in both Quebec and the Philippines.Release
The film premiered in the National Competition at the 2025 Festival du nouveau cinéma.It is slated to have its international premiere at the Torino Film Festival in November 2025, and will be released commercially in 2026.