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'simsac' is a Canadian fantasy drama film, directed by Luc Picard and released in 2012.[https://www.filmsquebec.com/films/esimesac-luc-picard/ "Esimsac Film de Luc Picard"]. 'Films du Qubec', October 30, 2012. Although an unofficial sequel to the 2008 film 'Babine', unlike the earlier film 'simsac' was not directly based on Fred Pellerin's previously published stories; instead, the film's screenplay placed some of Pellerin's established characters in a new original story."Power of Fred Pellerin's storytelling doesn't transfer well to big screen". 'Montreal Gazette', November 30, 2012.
The film stars Nicola-Frank Vachon as simsac Glinas, a young but physically strong man whose distinguishing trait is that he does not cast a shadow."simesac est une metaphore sur l'ego, dit Luc Picard". Canadian Press, February 8, 2012. He convinces the village of Saint-lie-de-Caxton to plant and maintain a community garden after an economic crisis has left many of the townspeople hungry, but finds himself in conflict with village blacksmith Riopel's (Gildor Roy) plan to focus on building tracks for a railroad."Storyteller weaves more magic on screen; Fred Pellerin teams with director Luc Picard for second feature film". 'Montreal Gazette', November 26, 2012.
The film's cast also includes Picard as Toussaint Brodeur, Sophie Nlisse as Marie Glinas, Marie-Chantal Perron as Jeannette Brodeur, Marie Brassard as Madame Glinas, Maude Laurendeau as Lurette Riopelle, Ren Richard Cyr as Mo Bellemare, Alain Sauvage as Le Cur Flambant, Isabel Richer as the Witch, and Denis Trudel as Hubert.
The film received five Prix Jutra nominations at the 13th Jutra Awards in 2013, for Best Supporting Actor (Roy), Best Makeup (Kathryn Casault), Best Costume Design (Carmen Alie), Best Score (Michel Corriveau) and Best Hairstyling (Denis Parent)."Laurence Anyways et Rebelle dominent la course en vue des Jutra". Canadian Press, January 31, 2013. Alie won the award for costume design."Jutra Awards soiree fails to elicit much drama; Rebelle the big winner while Michel Cote takes home lifetime achievement award". 'Montreal Gazette', March 18, 2013.
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