1:54

Synopsis: Tim, a shy 16 years old athlete, is both brilliant and talented. But the pressure he undergoes pushes him to the edge, where human limits reach the point of no return.
Genre: Drama, Sport
Director(s): Yan England
Production: Breaking Glass Pictures
  3 wins & 2 nominations.
 
IMDB:
6.7
Rotten Tomatoes:
40%
Year:
2016
106 min
184 Views


1

Hello.

Hi, Coach.

In class, it's Mr. Sullivan.

Hello, everyone.

Welcome to Grade 11 Chemistry.

I can tell what you're thinking:

another boring class.

You're wrong.

What's fascinating about chemistry,

what makes it wonderful,

is we can put its theory into practice.

These are metal salts combusting with methanol.

They're used to make fireworks.

This looks tame,

harmless.

But...

what if I set fire to this liquid? Anyone?

It's more violent.

Anyone interested in a demonstration next week?

Take out your books.

Excuse us, sir.

Yes?

Francis and I would like to do an experiment

during your demo.

There's not much time to prepare.

No problem.

Need any help?

All good. Thanks.

So cool he said yes.

Let's make something unreal!

We could combine a few things?

Yeah! It'll be sick!

Later.

Hi!

How are you?

Good, you?

Dad?

I'll eat later!

Why?

Gotta test something out for Chemistry.

Be careful.

Sure.

Don't be late.

I won't.

Mr. Sullivan isn't ready for our project.

I know.

He is not ready for it!

I read up online

to improve it.

A lot of options,

but the only thing we can pull off

is adding fireworks

and a G.I. Joe.

Found one, by the way.

Show me.

Film this.

Tim's experiment, number...

Dry ice...

when mixed with water, what do you get?

Did you see that?!

The bottle was disintegrated!

Don't try this at home.

Again!

Like that?

A little surprise package.

5? For all that?

Including that?

Oh my God!

Experiment 103.

When meatballs hit your face,

what do you get?

Tim! It's just a joke, man!

That was sick!

Let me see that!

One week and they're already at it.

Forget them.

Did that for 4 years, hasn't changed jack sh*t.

Check this out, bro.

Just focus on your own things.

Can you do anything other than backflips?

You guys gonna make out with Jen?

Shut up, Syd.

What? Got your balls chopped off?

What's your problem?

I'm sure you've got balls.

He won't stop.

Big ones too.

You've been tagged in a video

Look at this!

This is just for you.

Francine!

Go wipe Timmy's tears.

What does your dad think of us coming here?

Nothing.

He doesn't mind?

He suggested I find a place

to do my experiments.

Does he wonder?

About what?

Us being here, alone, hidden.

We're not hiding.

We're not?

He doesn't know you're here.

Why not?

He doesn't need to know everything.

Know what?

Nothing, just drop it.

Gotta piss.

Hi, guys.

Tell me when you're ready.

It's a one shot deal. We'll wait for everyone.

What do you mean?

Grade 11 students said they'd come.

I don't want to burst your bubble,

but Grade 11's are quite forgetful.

They might come.

Hurry up, we're about to start.

Same experiment?

Yeah, but we vamped it up.

Can't wait to see.

Sullivan's demo started.

Check this out.

Sullivan's doing some really cool stuff.

Let me see!

You should really be more careful.

Girls, come in, put on some glasses.

Everyone against the wall.

No one else will show up.

They're just kids.

They won't come.

Let's start.

Block your ears.

In 3, 2, 1.

Time to go back to class.

Thank you for coming.

Leave the glasses.

Thank you.

Have a good afternoon.

We're f***ing losers.

Screw you man.

You're on your own.

You filming?

Will you shut the f*** up!

What? You a sissy?

Yes, I am!

Want me to say I'm a fag?

Yes, I'm a f***ing fag!

You must be too.

No way. I didn't know sh*t.

Shut up! You knew.

You shut up! I had no f***ing clue!

Francis, you're a fag?

Why didn't you ever tell me?

Want me to say I'm a fag?

Yes, I'm a f***ing fag!

You must be too.

Why did you say that in front of everyone?

They're sharing your f***ing video!

They'll think I'm also...

What?

That you're what?

Shut up.

F***, say it!

You're a f***ing f*ggot! Say it!

- Shut up!

You're a fag too! You know it!

Shut up! It's not true!

What are you doing?

Stop that!

Give me the marker.

Marker!

Principal's office.

Sir.

He didn't do anything.

Get back there.

He was trying to cover up a drawing.

What drawing?

There was nothing.

Hey Francine.

The girl's locker room is next door.

Move it along guys!

Hurry up.

It's an endurance test today.

Francis, hurry up.

Let's go, Tim.

Hurry up, everyone!

Level 5!

Careful, Francis.

You miss the next beep, you're out.

You can do it.

Level 7, don't stop now!

Good job, Francis.

Already out, Cinderella?

Pat!

Focus on running.

Let's go, everyone!

Sorry, you were so slow,

I thought you were stopping.

Level 12!

Level 13, guys!

Keep going, Jen. Excellent!

Level 14.

Keep it up!

Good job! Don't stop, Jen!

Tim, follow the beeps, don't tire yourself.

You're nearing the school record!

Don't give up!

Come on, Pat!

Great job, Pat.

You're the last one standing!

Go hard!

Don't give up! Go!

You just beat the school record!

Hey!

You're a running machine!

You really showed Pat.

I'm Jennifer, by the way.

Usually the guy says, "Hi Jen, I'm..."

Tim!

Can we talk?

Let's go to my office.

I saw you win provincials when you were 12.

I understand why you stopped, but...

it's good to see you running again.

Actually, I'm not.

You should.

Don't you miss it?

Training, the competition rush...

I'll never be as good a coach as your mom,

but...

Come train with us?

I don't run anymore.

It's a shame.

What's the rush? Relax.

Just want to say congrats.

Heard you beat my record.

Good job.

Pretty f***ed up, huh?

That record went unbroken for 13 years.

Then, bang, I beat it last year.

And this year, it's you.

Anyway, congrats.

Whoa!

Little party in the lockers.

Come check it out.

Let me out!

Help me!

Get me the f*** out!

Let him out!

Get out of the way!

Get the f*** off!

Let me out!

Out of the way!

Move over!

Alright!

You're okay.

We got you.

You okay?

Who did this?

Go with him.

Who did this?

Bathroom's closed.

Who did it?

I don't know.

You serious? Who was it?

I'm no snitch.

Really?

They stuck your friend in a locker.

Now, he's terrified. Why protect them?

None of your business.

It's my business when students get bullied.

Yeah but then,

I'm next on their list,

and it'll be so much worse!

You okay?

Lunch together?

You've reached:
Francis Gagnon.

It's me. Where are you?

Call me.

Stop!

Don't do it!

Go away!

Don't do it!

- Go away.

Please get down!

Leave me alone.

Get down from there!

It won't stop. It's everywhere.

It's not worth it! Don't do it!

Get the f*** down!

I love you.

Tim, come.

Come on.

We're gathered here

because I have some bad news.

Yesterday, Francis Gagnon,

a grade 11 student,

took his own life.

If you need...

to talk...

Carol, our psychotherapist...

is available.

We're not here to blame anyone.

We want to understand why he did it.

Okay?

They're all hypocrites.

They're all hypocrites, but who?

Tell me more.

Tell you more? I can't.

You might be the king here,

yet you don't get how a school works!

There are 2 ways to solve one's problems:

either shut up and do nothing,

or shut up and deal with it yourself.

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Yan England

Yan England-Girard (born 2 February 1979) is a Canadian actor, television and radio presenter, screenwriter, film producer and director of short films. From the age of eight, he was known for his role of Einstein in the youth program Watatatow during 13 years.His short film Henry was nominated for an Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards ceremony in the "Best Live Action Short Film" category. 1:54 is his debut long feature film. more…

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