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August 32nd on Earth

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'August 32nd on Earth' (, and also known as '32nd Day of August on Earth') is a 1998 Canadian drama film directed and written by Denis Villeneuve, in his feature film directorial debut, and produced by Roger Frappier. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival. Alexis Martin won the Prix Jutra for Best Actor. The film was selected as the Canadian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 71st Academy Awards, but was not nominated.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Plot



In the aftermath of a highway mishap, photo model Simone (Pascale Bussires) decides that conceiving a baby with her best friend Philippe (Alexis Martin) is the only way to give her vacant life some meaning. Philippe reluctantly agrees with the proviso that they conceive in a desert.

Cast



See also



* List of submissions to the 71st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film

* List of Canadian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film

References




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