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Maria Chapdelaine (1983 film)

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'Maria Chapdelaine' is a Canadian historical drama film, released in 1983. An adaptation of Louis Hmon's novel 'Maria Chapdelaine', the film was directed by Gilles Carle and starred Carole Laure in the title role.

Synopsis



'Maria Chapdelaine' is set in the Lac Saint-Jean region of Quebec in the early years of the 20th century. The beautiful Maria (Carole Laure), who dreams of an easier life than the one she must endure in the wilderness, gives her heart to a handsome lumberjack (Nick Mancuso) and waits for his return.

Cast



The cast includes Claude Rich, Amulette Garneau, Yoland Gurard, Pierre Curzi, Donald Lautrec, Gilbert Sicotte, Guy Thauvette, Stphane Qury, Jose-Anne Fortin, Louis-Philippe Milot, Gilbert Comptois, Patrick Messe, Claude Evrard, Claude Berval, Guy Godin, Marie Tifo, Jean-Pierre Masson, Dominique Briand, Claude Prgent, Angle Arsenault, Jean Ricard, Guy L'cuyer, Rolland Bdard, Raoul Duguay, Michel Rivard, Gilles Valiquette, Michel Langevin, Cdric Nol, Jos Ledoux, Rene Girard, Rock Demers, Yvon Sarrazin, Claude Trudel, Jean-Pierre Rhaume, Georges Levchtouk and Gilbert Moore.

Awards and nominations



At the 5th Genie Awards in 1984, the film earned 4 Genie AwardsJay Scott, "Terry Fox Story wins best picture Genie". 'The Globe and Mail', March 22, 1984. from 11 nominations:"11 nominations for Chapdelaine in Genie race". 'The Globe and Mail', February 10, 1984.

*Best Motion Picture

*Best Actor: Nick Mancuso

*Best Actress: Carole Laure

*Best Supporting Actor: Pierre Curzi

*Best Supporting Actress: Amulette Garneau

*Best Art Direction: 'Jocelyn Joly'

*Best Cinematography: 'Pierre Mignot'

*Best Costume Design: 'Michle Hamel'

*Best Overall Sound: Austin Grimaldi, Patrick Rousseau, Joe Grimaldi and Dino Pigat

*Best Sound Editing: Claude Langlois, Patrick Dodd and Jean-Guy Montpetit

*Best Original Score: 'Lewis Furey'

'bold' denotes award winner

References




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