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.
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Prix collégial du cinéma québécois 2018 Best Film Infiltration "Le problème d'infiltration remporte le Prix collégial du cinéma québécois". Ici Radio-Canada, March 26, 2018. Prix Iris 3 June 2018 Best Film Luc Vandal Best Director Robert Morin Best Screenplay Best Actor Christian Bégin Best Supporting Actor Guy Thauvette Best Supporting Actress Sandra Dumaresq Best Art Direction André-Line Beauparlant Best Original Music Bertrand Chenier Best Make-Up Kathryn Casault, Stéphane Tessier Best Visual Effects Jean-François Ferland, Olivier Péloquin, Simon Harrisson
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