Cinema
Love-moi
Marcel Simard · 1991
Synopsis
In a working-class neighbourhood of Montreal, a young man is murdered. Charles, a filmmaker without means and an educator, brings together a band of teenagers grappling with drugs, prostitution and violence, and has them write and then rehearse a play drawn from their own lives, in a school hall where he demands work and attendance. Around him cross paths Dolorès, Jérôme, Michelle and Alain, while Louise, his wife, works at the hospital.
Context
Unlike one of his earlier films, in which non-professionals played themselves, Simard here chose professional actors, including for the young roles: Germain Houde plays Charles, Paule Baillargeon his wife, with Lucie Laurier, Mario Saint-Amand and Sonia Laplante. The film was produced by the National Film Board and Les Productions du Lundi Matin, with Virage, and distributed by Aska Film. It was released in Montreal in February 1991.
Who it is for
Ninety-seven minutes, in Quebec French; a social drama about a neglected youth, harsh at times.
Prizes and reception
Welcomed by the magazine 24 images, which devoted a review and a long interview with the filmmaker to it on its release.
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