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Mario (1984 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Mario' is a 1984 Quebec drama film, set in the Magdalen Islands, directed by Jean Beaudin and produced by the National Film Board of Canada.
Plot
Mario (Petermann) is a 10-year-old autistic boy who is mute and hard of hearing. He has an 18-year-old brother whom he admires greatly. One day, Simon (Reddy) becomes involved with a woman and, as a result, their relationship becomes strained. Mario finds himself without his brother and his parents who are always watching over their island during the tourist season.
Recognition
* 1985 Genie Award for Best Achievement in Cinematography - Won (Pierre Mignot)
* 1985 Genie Award for Best Achievement in Overall Sound - Won (Bruce Nyznik, Richard Besse, Hans Peter Strobl)
* 1985 Genie Award for Best Achievement in Music - Original Score - Won (Franois Dompierre)
* 1985 Genie Award for Best Achievement in Art Direction/Production Design - Nominated (Denis Boucher)
* 1985 Genie Award for Best Achievement in Sound Editing - Nominated (David Evans, Wayne Griffin)
* 1985 Genie Award for Best Motion Picture - Nominated (Jean Beaudin, Hlne Verrier)
* 1985 Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominated (Xavier Norman Petermann)
See also
* List of fictional characters on the autistic spectrum
References
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