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Les Grands Explorateurs
Grand Théâtre de Québec
Meeting with Lyne Lefort and Simon C. Vaillancourt Panama is one of the 7 countries in Central America. This little-known strip of land, called an isthmus, became famous thanks to its mythical canal. The country plays a major role in international maritime trade. But what do we really know about this strip of land located between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans that connects North and South America? From the gleaming skyscrapers of the capital, Panama City, to the indigenous communities nestled in the Darién jungle, Panama fascinates with its cultural mix and its turbulent and exciting history. It is a land of contrasts where tradition and modernity coexist harmoniously. Nature is omnipresent, and the fauna unfolds with great diversity: sloths, toucans, and monkeys are never far away! Discovering Panama also means meeting different ethnic groups. Ngöbe-Buglé, Kuna, and Emberá are among the most numerous communities that share the territory with Panamanians. Their traditions still lead them to remain at a good distance from modern life and to opt for a lifestyle connected to nature. Their knowledge and customs dazzle even the most intrepid traveler. Biographies of Lyne Lefort and Simon C. Vaillancourt Lyne Lefort is passionate about words, communication, hiking, travel, and discovery. A comedian, screenwriter, and assistant director for television, she is driven by new challenges and adventure. She worked on the outdoor show Van Aventure and the show Les crinqués, both broadcast on Évasion in Quebec. Simon C. Vaillancourt is a director, advanced drone pilot, and director of photography. He directed commercials and magazine series before venturing into creating documentaries, a niche he particularly cherishes. Over the years, he has directed the series Nordicité, Van Aventure, Animo, and Humanima, as well as the author documentaries Voler sa vie, Stanley Vollant: de Compostelle à Kuujjuaq, and La Vie devant moi. In May 2023, he traveled to Cannes to present Phénix Al-Kimia at the Palais des festivals. This video-dance received numerous awards at international festivals, including the audience award and the international grand prize for music video at the Cannes 7th art Awards. Simon C. Vaillancourt and Lyne Lefort have made 5 films together while traveling as a family: À la conquête de l’Italie, Bali aujourd’hui, Thaïlande: Au pays du sourire, Les Açores: 9 îles à faire rêver, and Panama: Mille et un visages. Some of their films have been presented at Les Grands Explorateurs in previous seasons.
Comedy · Humour
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