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Endorphine 2015

★ 5.723 votes84 min📅 2015-09-11

André Turpin's *Endorphine (2015)* weaves a haunting tapestry of three women named Simone, each at vastly different life stages, bound together by grief and the uncanny echoes of time.

Director: André Turpin

Cast

Sophie Nélisse
Sophie Nélisse
Simone (13)
Mylène Mackay
Mylène Mackay
Simone (25)
Lise Roy
Lise Roy
Simone (60)
Guy Thauvette
Guy Thauvette
Mr. Porter
Monia Chokri
Monia Chokri
Simone's Mother
Stéphane Crête
Stéphane Crête
Simone's Father
Anne-Marie Cadieux
Anne-Marie Cadieux
Théodore Pellerin
Théodore Pellerin
Grégoire
Fanny Migneault-Lecavalier

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Endorphine (2015) about?

This experimental drama follows three women all named Simone— a traumatized artist in her twenties, an aging physicist, and a grieving woman haunted by her past— whose lives intertwine across overlapping timelines. The film explores grief, identity, and the fluid nature of time like a psychological puzzle box.

Who directed Endorphine?

André Turpin directed *Endorphine*, blending his background in cinematography with a bold narrative approach that challenges traditional storytelling.

Who stars in Endorphine?

The film features Sophie Nélisse in a central role, alongside Mylène Mackay, Lise Roy, Guy Thauvette, and Monia Chokri, delivering layered performances in this unconventional drama.

Is Endorphine (2015) worth watching?

While *Endorphine* (2015) isn't a mainstream film, its unique narrative structure and emotional depth make it a compelling watch for fans of arthouse dramas who enjoy mind-bending storytelling and atmospheric tension.

How long is Endorphine?

*Endorphine* runs for 84 minutes, offering a tightly paced yet dense cinematic experience that feels both intimate and expansive.

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About Endorphine (2015) — A haunting drama of time, trauma, and three women named Simone

André Turpin's *Endorphine (2015)* weaves a haunting tapestry of three women named Simone, each at vastly different life stages, bound together by grief and the uncanny echoes of time. The youngest Simone, a reclusive multimedia artist in her twenties, battles crippling panic attacks while working a mundane job in an underground parking garage. The middle Simone, now in her sixties, grapples with the scientific mysteries of time as she prepares to deliver a lecture. Meanwhile, the eldest Simone mourns a traumatic loss that lingers like a shadow over her existence. Turpin crafts a dreamlike narrative where past, present, and future blur, creating a disorienting yet mesmerizing journey through memory and identity.

Delicate yet intense, *Endorphine* (2015) explores themes of resilience, the weight of trauma, and the fragile threads that connect us to one another. With its moody atmosphere and nonlinear storytelling, the film invites viewers into a universe where time is not a straight line but a labyrinth of overlapping emotions and untold stories. Sophie Nélisse leads the ensemble cast with emotional depth, anchoring a visually striking and thematically rich drama that lingers long after the credits roll.