''Infiltration'' () is a 2017 Canadian

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film directed by

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. 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

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, and was selected for a screening at the 2017

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took place over 17 days, wrapping up on 22 February 2016.

Reception

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critics commended the film for its atmosphere and intense direction, comparing it to the work of

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and

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. 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. ''

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''s 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

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, including with a nomination for Best Film.

References

External links

* 2017 films 2017 psychological thriller films Canadian psychological thriller films Films directed by Robert Morin Films shot in Quebec French-language Canadian films 2010s Canadian films {{2010s-Canada-film-stub