Infiltration (2017 film)


Infiltration is a 2017 Canadian psychological thriller film directed by Robert Morin. It is about a plastic surgeon named Dr. Louis Richard, played by Christian Bégin, who treats a patient with a burn injury; the patient brings a lawsuit against him. The film premiered at the Fantasia International Film Festival, and was selected for a screening at the 2017 Vancouver International Film Festival. Principal photography took place over 17 days, wrapping up on 22 February 2016.

Reception

Radio-Canada critics commended the film for its atmosphere and intense direction, comparing it to the work of Michael Haneke and Roman Polanski. For La Presse, Marc-Andre Lussier awarded it four stars, hailing it as one of Morin's best films and for its atmosphere of anxiety. Le Devoirs Francois Levesque praised Morin as one of the best directors in the Cinema of Quebec and Infiltration as an "opus".

Accolades

Infiltration led in nominations at the Prix Iris, including with a nomination for Best Film.
AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient and nomineeResult
Prix collégial du cinéma québécois2018Best FilmInfiltrationWon
Prix Iris3 June 2018Best FilmLuc VandalNomitated
Prix Iris3 June 2018Best DirectorRobert MorinNomitated
Prix Iris3 June 2018Best ScreenplayRobert MorinNomitated
Prix Iris3 June 2018Best ActorChristian BéginWon
Prix Iris3 June 2018Best Supporting ActorGuy ThauvetteNomitated
Prix Iris3 June 2018Best Supporting ActressSandra DumaresqNomitated
Prix Iris3 June 2018Best Art DirectionAndré-Line BeauparlantNomitated
Prix Iris3 June 2018Best Original MusicBertrand ChenierNomitated
Prix Iris3 June 2018Best Make-UpKathryn Casault, Stéphane TessierNomitated
Prix Iris3 June 2018Best Visual EffectsJean-François Ferland, Olivier Péloquin, Simon HarrissonNomitated