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In the voiceover for this animated short, a young woman attempts to describe herself, casting her life in the ideal light that society expects. The film’s imagery, however, tells a different story, poignantly illustrating the intense anxiety that comes with the quest for perfection and the pursuit of happiness. A film that’s both funny and moving, and above all, profoundly human.

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Main credits

Lepage, Catherine (filmmaker)
Lepage, Catherine (animator)
Bertrand, Marc (film producer)
Handford, Miranda (voice actor)

Other credits

Animation, Agathe Bray-Bourret, Catherine Lepage; editing, Sophie Leblond; sound design and musical composition, Philippe Brault.

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Keywords

; "The Great Malaise"; National Film Board of Canada; animation; self esteem; ; anishort

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- OK...
So, uh, here goes.

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(Inhaling deeply)

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Young woman...

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Attractive, accomplished...

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Passionate.

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Always upbeat.

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Enthusiastic.

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Dynamic.

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Determined.

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I have a lot to offer.

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I\'m strong.

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(Growling)

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Confident.

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(Quacking)

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I aim for excellence.

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I love to learn.

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I work hard.

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I work very hard.

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(♪ Drumroll ♪)

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(Applause)

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I am ambitious.

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(Applause)

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Proud.

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No, um...

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Very proud of my achievements.

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I feel like I\'m where I belong.

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(Chiming)

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I live a full
and satisfying life.

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I\'m not afraid of challenges.

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I\'m unrelenting.

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I\'m always a step ahead.

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Even when things
seem impossible, you...

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(Buzzer sounding)

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you just have to try harder.

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I never give up.

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With time...

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it\'ll all work out.

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♪ ♪ ♪

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(Cuckoo clock calling)

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♪ ♪ ♪

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(High-pitched ringing sound)

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Closed Captions:MELS

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