Mesnak
Synopsis
Dave, an urban aboriginal in his early twenties, is a Montreal actor. His adoption at the age of 3 has erased all memory of his Native culture. When he receives his first-ever contact with his biological mother through a photo in the mail, Dave leaves for Kinogamish, the reserve where he was born. The reunion does not unfold as expected and Dave becomes disoriented, confronted with a world that seems hostile and foreign. His unplanned return to this desolate community causes upheavals and chain reactions, while dredging up a painful past scarred by secrets and lies.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yves Sioui Durand
- Screenplay & Story
- Yves Sioui Durand, Louis Hamelin, Robert Morin
- Original Score
- Bertrand Chénier
- Original Title
- Mesnak
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- Kunakan Productions, Les Films de l'Isle
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yves Sioui Durand
Yves Sioui Durand, Louis Hamelin, Robert Morin
Bertrand Chénier
Stefan Ivanov
Department Leadership Roster
Yves Sioui Durand
Writer
Louis Hamelin
Writer
Yves Sioui Durand
Director
Robert Morin
Writer
Bertrand Chénier
Original Music Composer
Stefan Ivanov
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mesnak
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mesnak about?
Dave, an urban aboriginal in his early twenties, is a Montreal actor. His adoption at the age of 3 has erased all memory of his Native culture. When he receives his first-ever contact with his biological mother through a photo in the mail, Dave leaves for Kinogamish, the reserve where he was born. The reunion does not unfold as expected and Dave becomes disoriented, confronted with a world that seems hostile and foreign. His unplanned return to this desolate community causes upheavals and chain reactions, while dredging up a painful past scarred by secrets and lies.
Who directed Mesnak?
Mesnak was directed by Yves Sioui Durand.
Who stars in Mesnak?
The principal cast of Mesnak includes Victor Andres Trelles Turgeon, Eve Ringuette, Marco Collin, Kathia Rock, Marco Poulin.
When was Mesnak released and how long is it?
Mesnak was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Mesnak?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mesnak was composed by Bertrand Chénier.