Sylvie's Story

This short film recreates the experience of Sylvie, a battered woman who seeks shelter in a Montréal transition house. Faced with the threat of violence, loneliness, the lack of financial resources or information about services, the victim is often understandably reluctant to seek help. Emphasizing the importance for women of speaking out, the film also points out the role of the transition house in putting victims of abuse in touch with appropriate legal and social services.

Country:

Canada

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

28 minutes

Year:

1986

Director:

Tina Horne

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Company:

Studio D (NFB),

ONF | NFB

Cast:
Holly Dressel

Narrator (voice)

Michèle Magny

Narrator

Crew:
Zoe Dirse

Director of Photography

Judith Gruber-Stitzer

Music

Jackie Newell

Sound Editor

Norma Denys

Sound

Kathleen Shannon

Executive Producer