A Dying Tree (, lit, "The Skin of the Other") is a Canadian experimental short drama film, directed by Vincent René-Lortie and released in 2025.Justine Smith, "At Regard it's more than OK to be a 'little freak'". CBC News, April 2, 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,Christian Zilko, "Slamdance Announces 2025 Lineup and Venues for Move to Los Angeles". IndieWire, December 19, 2024. followed by its Canadian premiere at the Regard short film festival.
Awards
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient Result Canadian Screen Awards 2026 Best Performance in a Live Action Short Drama Charles-Alexis Desgagnés "The 14th Canadian Screen Awards Nominations (2026)". The Canadian Film Reviewer, March 26, 2026. Festival international du cinéma francophone en Acadie 2025 Best Canadian Short Film Vincent René-Lortie "La 39e édition du FICFA annonce les récipiendaires des prix La Vague". CTVM, November 24, 2025.
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