Yousra Benziane

History

Yousra Benziane was the winner of the artistic residency Regard sur Montréal where she made her short film Nitrate in 2019. Her film "Bulletin spécial" was presented at the Regard festival, on Air Canada flights and screened at some twenty other festivals and events. In 2016/17 Benziane presented the sculptural installation "Fuite" at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts as part of the exhibition "The Art of Inclusion."

Movies

Under The Sleeping Mountain
Editor
One summer, many years after his mother confided in him about her emotional difficulties with his father, a filmmaker questions his parents, curious about the state of their relationship. At first glance, their situation does not seem to have changed. Curious, he decides to inquire about it. Their activities and discussions both revive nostalgic and fearful emotions. He sees that his mother does not feel the same. From this moment that he realizes the magnitude of the subject and that some things are not accessible to him.
Nitrate
Editor
When the fireworks inflame the memory of a war survival.
Nitrate
Producer
When the fireworks inflame the memory of a war survival.
Nitrate
Writer
When the fireworks inflame the memory of a war survival.
Nitrate
Director
When the fireworks inflame the memory of a war survival.
Sòl
Production Manager
Coyote's Canoe
Producer
Inspired by the land formation known as Coyote’s Canoe, located near Gloria’s home in Splatsin community, this visual story shares the legend of the coyote bringing salmon to the people of the Interior of British Columbia.
Special Bulletin
Director
short film, canada, 2018, Festival Regard, Festival de Clermont-Ferrand, Best Short award at Courts d’un soir, , https://www.canada.ca/en/national-film-board/news/2019/02/yousra-benziane-awardedthe-2019-regard-sur-montreal-residency.html