Drama ·Music · Canada · 2004 · 1h 45m

Bittersweet Memories

Ma vie en cinémascope

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Director
Denise Filiatrault
Cast
Pascale Bussières as Alys Robi Michel Barrette as Napoléon "Paulo" Robitaille Serge Postigo as Oliver Guimond Denis Bernard as Lucio Agostini Noémie Yelle as Alys Roby, adolescente Johanne-Marie Tremblay as Bertine Robitaille
Crew
Pierre Mignot — Director of Photography Jean Robitaille — Original Music Composer Sébastien Robitaille — Original Music Composer Denise Filiatrault — Screenplay Daniel Louis — Producer Denise Robert — Producer
Synopsis

1952, Québec - Alys Robi, vocalist at the top of her popularity and recognized worldwide, was interned in spite of herself, by her father. Medical authorities prescribe her the only cure for a possible cure: the lobotomy. Under the bright lights of the operating room, Alys sees her 28-year life flash before her eyes.

Mood & Themes
musicalbiographypsychiatrywoman director
Key Collaborators
Denise Filiatrault Director Pierre Mignot Director of Photography Jean Robitaille Original Music Composer Sébastien Robitaille Original Music Composer Denise Filiatrault Screenplay Daniel Louis Producer Denise Robert Producer Normand Sarrazin Production Design Denis Sperdouklis Costume Design
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