A Dying Tree
2025 Canadian short film directed by Vincent René-Lortie
A Dying Tree (French: La Peau de l'autre, lit, "The Skin of the Other") is a Canadian experimental short drama film, directed by Vincent René-Lortie and released in 2025. The film stars Charles-Alexis Desgagnés as a middle-aged office worker who makes an irreversible decision after unexpectedly meeting the gaze of a chimpanzee during his commute on the metro.
The film premiered at the 2025 Slamdance Film Festival, followed by its Canadian premiere at the Regard short film festival.
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