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The 3 L'il Pigs
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Wikipedia article
'The 3 L'il Pigs' is a 2007 Canadian French-language comedy film. The directorial debut of comedian and actor Patrick Huard, the film won the Golden Reel Award at the 28th Genie Awards and the Billet d'or at the Jutra Awards as top-grossing film of 2007 in Quebec.
A sequel, 'The 3 L'il Pigs 2', was released in 2016.[http://www.lapresse.ca/cinema/critiques/201606/30/01-4996967-les-3-ptits-cochons-2-des-petits-cochons-moins-cochons-12.php "Les 3 p'tits cochons 2: des petits cochons moins cochons"]. 'La Presse', July 1, 2016.
Plot
Two brothers (Legault, Lemay-Thivierge) discuss the positive and negative aspects of adultery as their mother lies beside them in a coma, while their brother Rmi (Doucet) attempts to discourage them. Their conversations become more explicit as time passes.
A scene in the film reveals that Rmi is bisexual and in the closet, a storyline which is explored in more depth in the sequel.
Awards
* Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Claude Legault - nominee
* Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge - nominee
* Genie Award for Best Original Screenplay - Pierre Lamothe, Claude Lalonde - nominees
* Genie Award for Best Achievement in Editing - Jean-Franois Bergeron - nominee
Sequel
A sequel was released in 2016, from the same writers but directed by Jean-Franois Pouliot. While Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge, Paul Doucet, and Isabel Richer all reprised their roles, Claude Legault didn't, so Mathieu was instead played by Patrice Robitaille.
Remake
A French remake entitled 'The Big Bad Wolf' ('Le Grand Mchant Loup' in French speaking markets) was released in 2013.Vronique Beaudet, [https://www.journaldequebec.com/2013/07/13/les-3-ptits-cochons-adapte-en-france "Les 3 ptits cochons adapt en France"]. 'Le Journal de Montral', July 13, 2013. The film was written and directed by filmmaking duo Nicolas & Bruno and stars Benot Poelvoorde, Kad Merad, Fred Testot, Valrie Donzelli, Charlotte Le Bon, Zabou Breitman, Cristiana Reali, La Drucker and Linh Dan Pham among others.
References
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