Tag Archives: Canada

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“Alias Grace” by Mary Harron (Canada, 2017)

December 1, 2017 Rene Hirsch

Alias Grace

The many facets of truth!
Gender roles in Victorian Canada / Excellent female lead

Cast: Sarah Gadon, Edward Holcroft, Rebecca Liddiard, David Cronenberg, Anna Paquin
Director: Mary Harron
Script: Margaret Atwood, Sarah Polley
Cinematography: Brendan Steacy
Music: Jeff Danna, Mychael Danna

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“Maelstrom” (Denis Villeneuve, Canada 2000)

May 25, 2017 Rene Hirsch

Maelstrom

Strong direction, images and performance by MJ Croze, good use of music

Actors: Marie-Josée Croze, Jean-Nicolas Verreault, Stephanie Morgenstern
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Writer: Denis Villeneuve
Music: Pierre Desrochers
Cinematography: André Turpin
Editing: Richard Comeau