La fiancée de la vie -- Film Description:
"We often try to protect children—and maybe ourselves—from difficult situations by staying silent about topics we think are sad or difficult. In Fiancée of Life, Carole Laganière confronts that construct by interviewing children who have lost a parent or sibling to illness, suicide or accidental death. With delicate questions, Laganière provides a space for them to speak honestly—and often profoundly—about their feelings on death. Their insights are sad, sweet and surprising. As often seems to be the case, children are more aware than many of the adults around them give them credit for. In providing a space for them to openly explore their thoughts and ideas, Laganière provides a space for her audience to do the same. Not just about death, but about how we approach difficult subjects in our own families and lives."
-- Sarafina DiFelice

Source:
Hot Docs Screening Schedule. Toronto: Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, 2015. [booklet]