One morning, Francine, a fourth grade teacher, sticks on the classroom wall a newspaper article about a former student who has committed suicide. Victor Gazon, aged nine, chooses this subject for his homework. However, he doesn't like standing in front of the class, so he gets Francine's permission to make a video. In his presentation, Victor lists everything he likes and doesn't like, to find out if life is worth living or if it would be better to kill oneself! Treating a heavy subject with a light touch, this bittersweet film looks at childhood innocence, family, money, friends... and death.

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Director : Patrick Gazé
Running Time : 11:00
Year : 2008
Pays : Canada
Category : Fiction

(All from NFB of Canada on You Tube)