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Wikipedia article
'Bonjour Timothy' is a 1995 Canadian-New Zealander romantic comedy film directed by Wayne Tourell and starring Dean O'Gorman, Stephen Papps and Sabine Karsenti.
Plot
'Bonjour Timothy' is a coming of age story of a young French-Canadian girl who goes on exchange to Auckland. The story follows Timothy, played by Dean O'Gorman, a young New Zealand boy who develops a crush on Michelle, played by Sabine Karsenti, the young French-Canadian girl from Montreal who is living with his family on her exchange. The story follows Timothy, a social underdog in his school, as he goes through a period of self-discovery, and tries to gain the attention of his crush, Michelle. This story depicts the trials and tribulations associated with being in high school, and the awkward stages that accompany being a young adult.
The New Zealand Film Commission describes 'Bonjour Timothy' as, "In 'Bonjour Timothy' (1995) the underdog wins the affection of the girl against all odds, in a film about coming-of-age anxieties over sex and love" (Aveyard, Moran & Veith 2018).[http://www.nzfilm.co.nz/film/bonjour-timothy 'Bonjour Timothy'] at New Zealand Film Commission
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Cast
* Dean O'Gorman as Timothy Taylor
* Stephen Papps as Mr. Blisker
* Sabine Karsenti as Michelle Dubois
* Sylvia Rands as Mary
* Sydney Jackson as Roger
* Milan Borich as Nathan
* Angela Bloomfield as Vikki
* Richard Vette as Derek
* Raewyn Blade as Ms. Brathwaite
* Nathaniel Lees as Mr. Wiley
* Jay Saussey as Melissa Anderson
Production
The film was shot largely at and around Avondale College in Auckland, New Zealand.
Film Crew:
* Director: Wayne Tourell
* Producers: Murray Newey, Micheline Charest
* Writer: David Preston
* Editor: Jean-Marie Drot
* Cinematography: Matt Bowkett
* Production Design: Brett Schwieters
* Composer: Daniel Scott
* Costumes: Pauline Bowkett
Awards
* 1996 Berlin Film Festival; Kinderfilmfest, Children's Jury - Honourable Mention
* 1995 New Zealand Film and Television Awards; Nominated for Best Director, Best Male in a Dramatic Role (Dean O'Gorman), Best Female in a Dramatic Role (Sylvia Rands) and Best Male Performance in a Supporting Role (Milan Borich)
* 1995 Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People (Northern Ireland); Best Feature Film
* 1995 Griffoni Film Festival (Italy); Critics Prize, Nominated for Best Actor (Dean O'Gorman)
[https://www.nzfilm.co.nz/films/bonjour-timothy New Zealand Film Commission]
References
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