Don't Forget the Oatmeal
Synopsis
The Barbarian believes he has only a few erections left before death. Cursed to a life in a thrift shop and haunted by family tragedy, he sets his sights on Marie, an alcoholic special-ed teacher. If he must go, he figures, he might as well go out in good company.
Festivals
SPECIAL SCREENINGS
The Laser Blast Film Society - National Canadian Film Day - Canada, 2026
Opening Film - Bleu Soir - Cinéma Public X Livart, Canada, 2026
SELECTIONS
Semaine de la Critique de Montréal, Canada, 2026 (World Premiere)
Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma - RVQC, Canada, 2026
Chattanooga Film Festival, USA, 2026
FID Marseille, France, 2026
Written and directed by: Olivier Godin
Cast: Jean-Marc Dalpé, Kayo Yasuhara, Eric Jacobus, Dennis Ruel
DOP: Renaud Després-Larose
Editing: Olivier Godin
Sound design: Ana Tapia Rousiouk
Sound mix: Michael Binette
Set design: Annick Marion
Music: Philippe Battikha
Production: Olivier Godin & Amélie Tremblay
Version
Original: French, Japanese, Arab with English or French subtitles
Format
1,66 / 5.1
H264, ProRes, DCP
Olivier Godin has made numerous films. In 2014, the Cinémathèque québécoise dedicated a retrospective to his work. His cinema blends tones, genres, and contradictions. He always works with modest means, in a resolutely artisanal spirit, which doesn't stop his films from featuring battles, swords, knives, and bawdy jokes. In short: adventure! His latest film, Don't Forget the Oatmeal, is a children's movie for adults, featuring nasal pyramids ravaged by cocaine, kung fu, and far too many drawings of erect penises. Miraculously, he occasionally receives awards and grants.
