SummaryMaria Chapdelaine, a young woman of 16, lives with her family on land they are clearing near the Péribonka River in rural Québec in early 1900. True pioneers, the Chapdelaine family struggles to push back the forest. In a home where even physical exhaustion cannot diminish the warmth of family life, Maria finds herself faced with a deep dilemma. ... Read More
Directed By:Sébastien Pilote
Written By:Louis Hémon, Sébastien Pilote
Maria Chapdelaine
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Sep 27, 2021
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Writer/director Sébastien Pilote has turned this piece of Quebec history into a visually stunning, deeply satisfying piece of cinema, a gorgeous period piece. Canadian history has rarely, if ever, looked so sumptuous on the screen, or felt so rich.
Sep 9, 2021
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Today’s YA generation is unlikely to appreciate the monosyllabic performances and stately pace, but Pilote delivers a beautiful film in the tradition of the Quebec canon.
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Production Company:
- Item 7
- Multipix Management
Duration:2 h 38 m
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Awards
Le Gala Quebec Cinema
• 4 Wins & 16 Nominations
Canadian Screen Awards, CA
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
Almeria Western Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
