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The Party (1990 film)
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Wikipedia article
'The Party' is a Canadian drama film, directed by Pierre Falardeau and released in 1990."Shocking Canadian film based on real-life prison". 'Ottawa Citizen', September 12, 1990. Loosely based on the prison experiences of convicted Front de libration du Qubec terrorist Francis Simard, the film centres on the annual party at the St. Vincent de Paul penitentiary in Laval, Quebec,"Party in hoosegaw captures carnality". 'Toronto Star', November 23, 1990. where a group of prison inmates get to enjoy outside entertainment."'I'm savage and tender, maybe at the same time': Although genial and accommodating, Montreal's Pierre Falardeau is a filmmaker of the uncompromising school. Le Party is his first full-length drama, and its rawness continues to rouse controversy". 'The Globe and Mail', November 23, 1990.
Cast
The film's cast includes Charlotte Laurier, Julien Poulin, Andr Doucet, Gildor Roy, Angle Coutu, Jacques Desrosiers, Louise Laprade and Alexis Martin.
Production
Producer Bernadette Payeur said the striptease scene was filmed at the old Saint-Vincent-de-Paul penitentiary. In the scene Charlotte Laurier strips completely naked in front of dozens of extras, many of whom were ex-convicts. "It wasn't always easy to keep them quiet!" - Payeur said.
Awards
The film received four Genie Award nominations at the 12th Genie Awards in 1991, for Best Supporting Actor (Poulin), Best Screenplay (Falardeau), Best Costume Design (Andre Morin) and Best Editing (Michel Arcand)."Genie candidates announced". 'Edmonton Journal', October 10, 1991.
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