
A film by Simon Larochelle
TRICK OR TREES
Documentary · 2021 · 28 min

Synopsis
Every year, at the beginning of the month of December, Marc-Antoine goes back to New York city in order to sell Christmas trees in the streets. From his little shack, he is witnessing the daily life of New Yorkers seeking the perfect Christmas ornament. This vantage point gives him an original view on American society and the different social class that compose it.
Technical details
- Category
- Documentary
- Year
- 2021
- Running time
- 28 min
- Picture
- Colour
- Sound
- 5.1, Stéréo
Cast
Marc-Antoine Goyette Alexe Allard
Crew
- Direction
- Simon Larochelle
- Production
- Simon Larochelle (faux/raccords)
- Direction of photography
- Simon Larochelle
- Sound
- Antoine Rail
- Editing
- Romain Rabasa
- Sound editing
- Giulio Trejo-Martinez CONCEPTION SONORE : Joey Simas
Stills
Festivals and awards
- 2022
- Les Rendez-Vous Québec Cinéma
- Gala Prends ça court!
- 2021
- Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal · MontréalPremière mondiale
Filmmaker

Simon Larochelle
Simon Larochelle is a Montreal-based filmmaker. He first study political science at UQAM where he develops a strong sensibility for critical philosophy and social movements. He then pursues a major in Film Production at Concordia University. In his work, Simon likes to explore social matters with is impious style and unapologetic sense of humour.