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'La Run' is a Canadian crime drama film, directed by Demian Fuica and released in 2011.Charles-Henri Ramond, [https://www.filmsquebec.com/films/la-run-demian-fuica/ "Run, La Film de Demian Fuica"]. 'Films du Qubec', August 5, 2011. The film stars Jason Roy Lveille as Guillaume, an academically gifted university student who agrees to participate in drug smuggling to help his father (Paul Dion) pay off gambling debts.Maxime Demers, [https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2011/08/24/la-run---le-cercle-vicieux-du-trafic-de-drogue "La Run : le cercle vicieux du trafic de drogue"]. 'Le Journal de Montral', August 24, 2011.
The cast also includes Marc Beaupr as Guillaume's best friend Manu, Nicolas Canuel as drug boss Rivire and Pierre-Luc Brillant as rival smuggler Boutch, as well as Martin Dubreuil and Nanette Workman in supporting roles.Manon Dumais, [https://voir.ca/cinema/2011/08/25/demian-fuica-la-run-au-nom-du-pere/ "Demian Fuica / La run : Au nom du pre"]. 'Voir', August 25, 2011.
The film was originally slated to be released theatrically in April 2011, but was delayed and ultimately premiered at the Montreal World Film Festival in August.
The film received three Jutra Award nominations at the 14th Jutra Awards in 2012, for Best Supporting Actor (Canuel), Best Screenplay (Demian Fuica, Lonardo Fuica and Martin Poirier), and Best Editing (Demian Fuica).Julie Marcil, [https://quebec.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/1244021 "Nominations des Jutra 2012: Monsieur Lazhar dans la course, mais Caf de Flore boud comme meilleur film"]. 'Huffington Post Qubec', January 31, 2012.
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