Eileen's Bag

199026 min 22 secFilm: Fiction

Direction: Diane Beaudry

Production: Josée Beaudet

Script: Marie ClicheDiane Beaudry

Eileen is an eleven-year-old who hates school. She feels stupid compared to the other kids, especially in math, and a large birthmark on her arm has always made her feel different. But Eileen has a secret imaginary twin who is happy and self-assured. With the help of her parents, her teacher, and her own spirited imagination, Eileen conquers her insecurities and gains the confidence she needs. Eileen's Bag brings a message of hope to the many youngsters who feel left out and inadequate at school. Without preaching or didacticism, the film shows that children can be encouraged to feel good about themselves and ultimately realize their potential.

Subject categories


  • Education > Child EducationSchool Success
  • Families > Child Rearing and DevelopmentChildren
  • Psychology and Psychiatry > ChildrenEmotional Life
  • Children and Youth > Education and School Life

Credits


director
Diane Beaudry
editing
Diane Beaudry
producer
Josée Beaudet
script
Marie Cliche
Diane Beaudry
cinematography
Pierre Letarte
sound
Catherine Van Der Donckt
sound editing
France Dubé
re-recording
Jean-Pierre Joutel
Shelley Craig
music
Judith Gruber-Stitzer
cast
Geneviève Quenneville
Roxanne Quenneville
Ariane Émond
René Gagnon
Denise Bernard
Danielle Dansereau
Sébastien Veilleux
Marie-Eve Alder
Aurélie Mathews
Zoé Beaudry