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'Mommy Is at the Hairdresser's' is a 2008 drama directed by La Pool.

Synopsis



The film takes place in the summer of 1966, in Beloeil, Qubec, where a young girl named lise is enjoying summer vacation. Suddenly her mother leaves her family to pursue her journalism career in London. Her urge to leave is triggered when she coincidentally listens in on a conversation between her husband and his male lover. In a society still entrenched by taboos on sexual orientation, the mother flees the situation, abandoning lise and her two younger brothers behind, in their father's care.Laurendeau, Francine. Maman est chez le coiffeur : Tendresse et cruaut / Maman est chez le coiffeur Canada [Qubec], 2007, 96 minutes. Squences, numro 253, marsavril 2008, p. 4646. It's then that lise becomes more aware of the dreams, sorrows, and lies of the people closest to her. Her brother Coco stubbornly seeks refuge in constructing a supercar, and the youngest, Benot, plummets deep into his own internal world, retreating ever-further in the furnace room of their house. lise's father is simply overwhelmed by the situation, unable to govern the domestic realm as well as his wife, he lacks her tact when dealing with Benot's disability. And so lise decides to take the helm of her drifting family in an attempt to save their future. With support from the silent comfort her mentor Monsieur Mouche offers, a deaf-mute figurine maker, and the wonders of nature around her, lise is on the verge of experiencing a summer unlike any other.http://www.equinoxefilms.com/film.php?f=80&s=media

Production



The movie's plot is the autobiographical work of its screenwriter, Lyse Lafontaine.Coulombe, Michel. "Maman Est Chez Le Coiffeur: Chronique Des Annes 60." Radio-Canada.ca, Radio-Canada, 16 Jan. 2014, ici.radio-canada.ca/arts-spectacles/cinema/2008/05/02/002-maman-coiffeur-critique.asp. The director, La Pool, visits the theme of childhood, inspired by the colorful verses of French poet Jacques Prvert.Nicoud, Anabelle. "Ma Mre Est Chez Le Coiffeur: Maman Est Partie... | Anabelle Nicoud | Nouvelles." La Presse, 5 Aug. 2007, www.lapresse.ca/cinema/nouvelles/201207/17/01-4555939-ma-mere-est-chez-le-coiffeur-maman-est-partie.php. She mentions in an interview for 'Le Devoir' that Isabelle Hbert's loosely autobiographical script resonated with her own autobiographical movie, 'Emporte-moi'. Her aim was to narrate the situation by using the logic and perspective of children, especially lise, the eldest, who experiences the beginning of adolescence while trying to explain the events surrounding their mother's departure.Nicoud, Anabelle. "Ma Mre Est Chez Le Coiffeur: Maman Est Partie... | Anabelle Nicoud | Nouvelles." La Presse, 5 Aug. 2007, www.lapresse.ca/cinema/nouvelles/201207/17/01-4555939-ma-mere-est-chez-le-coiffeur-maman-est-partie.php. It was important for Pool to present the story of children longing for their mother genuinely, without vilifying the father's character, all the while avoiding mawkish scenes.Laurendeau, Francine. La Pool. Squences, numro 253, marsavril 2008, p. 4747 In order to better situate the story, set during the beginning of quebecan 'bourgeoisie', the movie's soundtrack features hits of the 1960s, including iconic songs by Jol Denis and Claude Lveill.Laurendeau, Francine. Maman est chez le coiffeur : Tendresse et cruaut / Maman est chez le coiffeur Canada [Qubec], 2007, 96 minutes. Squences, numro 253, marsavril 2008, p. 4646. In addition to the theme of coming of age, the plot also involves mental health and LGBT issues, making 'Mommy Is At the Hairdresser's' the recipient of several viewer's choice awards during festival screenings."Lyse Lafontaine." Lyla Films, 23 Feb. 2015, www.lylafilms.com/lacompagnie/lyse-lafontaine/.

Awards



*Vancouver Film Critics Circle, January 2009

**Best Actress in Canadian Film Marianne Fortier

*Soleure Festival des Journes de Soleure, January 2009

**Viewer's Choice Award

*Goteborg International Film Festival, January 2009

**Viewer's Choice Award

*11th Jutra Awards, March 2009

**Best Hairstyle Martin Lapointe

**Most recognized picture outside Qubec La Pool

*29th Genie Awards, April 2009

**Nomination - Best female lead - Marianne Fortier

**Nomination - Best female co-star - Cline Bonnier

**Nomination - Best artistic direction - Patrice Bengle

**Nomination - Best costume design - Michle Hamel

**Nomination - Best scene montage - Dominique Fortin

**Nomination - Best soundtrack - Laurent Eyquem

*Festival International Cinma et Costumes de Moulins, June 2009

**Best Wardrobe Michle Hamel

References




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