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Nurse. Fighter. Boy is the debut feature directed by Toronto Filmmaker Charles Officer and produced by Ingrid Veninger. It follows the stories of Jude (the Nurse), her son, Ciel (the Boy) and Silence, an aging Fighter who becomes part of their lives. Jude, a single mother, suffers from sickle-cell anemia. She shares a close bond with her son, Ciel, who is in equal parts devoted to her and ritualistically fearful about what is to become of her as her illness advances. As Jude's condition worsen, she becomes intrigued by and eventually romantically involved with Silence, who is struggling to find his way in the absence of the mentor who owned the boxing gym where Silence and group of at-risk kids train. The story of loss, connection and survival that runs through Nurse. Fighter. Boy is simple and rather straightforward. What sets the film apart is the quiet sensitivity with which Officer treats his subject matter as he walks a tightrope between the 'real' world the characters inhabit and the lyrical, spiritual, dream-like state that intersects with it over and over again. There are times when the constraints of working within the CFC Low-Budget Feature framework impinge on the film and the viewer might catch themselves feeling aware of what more the film might have been given the time and money of a larger-scale production, but they are relatively few and far between. More often, the film just seems to work, neither because of nor in spite of the compromises that formed it, but because of its director's confident hand and clear vision of the story that lies at its core. Definitely worth the effort to both see and support this film.
8/10
18.2.2009 -
cameronkirkwood@
Brave film; speaks without talking, listens and hears, demonstrates love knows no colour no race, one doesn't have to be loud to be seen, music as fourth wall, colour my world.
9/10
8.2.2009 -
educarall@ - age: 50+
Funny, moving, exciting, beautiful, mesmerizing. I left the theatre feeling inspired and content. All in all it was amazing, I highly recommend this wonderful film!
9/10
7.2.2009 -
chesterskye@ - age: 18-25
A beautiful piece of film created by one of Canada's most talented up and coming filmmakers. Go see this. Tell your friends.
9/10
5.2.2009 -
dave@ - age: 26-35
It's about time this was released in cinemas! Caught it at the TIFF and was happy to see my tax dollars funding a film that is beautiful, moving and entertaining. See it and then spread the word!
9/10
5.2.2009 -
don,andersion@ - age: 26-35
This is a fantastic film. Poetic, gritty and real. If this is the director's first film lookout, he's one to watch. The performances by the lead actors are finely tuned and the story keeps you on the edge of your seat. I highly recommend this movie. Go see it!
9/10
5.2.2009 -
joshpeace@ - age: 18-25
My eyes were glued to the screen for the entirety of "Nurse, Fighter, Boy". I could identify totally with the beautiful nurse, Jude, whose love for her son, Ciel, is palpable. She fears for his future because she is ill. The interaction between mother and son is heartrending, made more so by the subtle connection to the Fighter she meets at the hospital where she works. This is a poignant, thoughtfully presented story, skillfully acted and meaningfully sculpted.
8/10
4.2.2009 -
blennard@ - age: 50+
A well crafted Canadian film that grips and holds the imagination and emotions of the viewer. The characters are well developed and their emotional growth well recorded. Viewing the film leaves one with a sense of hope and looking forward to the next film by the technical staff and cast. This is not a light comedy and tragic scenes are sensitively portrayed. One leaves the theater feeling that in the midst of the tragedies of life one can still find hope and love.
8/10
4.2.2009 -
m,skibinski@ - age: 50+
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