France/Switzerland 2007, French with English subtitles, 35mm, 85 min
Director: Jeanne Waltz
Screenplay : Jeanne Waltz
Cinematography : Hélène Louvart
Cast: Isild Le Besco, Lio, Steven de Almeida, Yves Verhoeven, Christophe Sermet
Print Source: Pyramide International
The film takes place in a remote mountain region where a 24-year-old female nurse, Fred, works in the only hospital. Fred tries to kill herself but fails, instead wounding 14-year old Marco, who is admitted to her ward. Everyone in town thinks that a crazy hunter is responsible for the shooting. As Marco gradually realises who really shot him, a new life begins for him and Fred.
Pas Douce is a protest against the social isolation induced by Western society with its blend of heartless competition and promise of easy happiness. But despite its themes, this is a film that is neither gloomy nor despairing nor melodramatic. Instead it uses its dark energy to institute a value system that involves growth and change and perhaps a happiness that is authentic.
This is the story of the recovery of two souls, filled with emotion, absurdly funny moments and, inevitably, violent relapses. Parting Shot is a carefully considered and patient film which shows us that it is possible to free ourselves from the traps and illusions that we build into our lives.
The Cape Winelands will again at the 2012 edition of this festival present a series of Masterclasses and workshops. These events are sponsored by the City of Cape Town and Wesgro.
Winner of the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes festival, Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s new film has the magic of a fairy tale and the simplicity of a folk tale. Wonderfully immersive, slow and dreamy, 
