Lac-Mégantic: This Is Not An Accident
Lac-Mégantic: ceci n'est pas un accident
Synopsis
The night of July 6, 2013, changed the small, picturesque town of Lac-Mégantic in Quebec’s Eastern Townships in unfathomable and horrifying ways. In a matter of minutes, 47 people were killed instantly, and more than 2,000 were displaced when an unattended train derailed nearby. What exactly transpired that night?
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Hot Docs 2023 Trailer: LAC-MÉGANTIC - THIS IS NOT AN ACCIDENT
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-29
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Isabelle Boulanger
Self
Jean Clusiault
Self
Louis Lévesque
Self
Ian Naish
Self
Daniel Larochelle
Self
Stephen Callagh
Self
Ron Kaminkow
Self
Thomas Harding
Self (uncredited)
Mark Bretherton
Self
Conrad Boulanger
Self
Tavengwa Runyowa
Self
Denis Lebel
Self
Edward Burhardt
Self
Colette Roy-Laroche
Self
Justin Trudeau
Self (archive footage)
Marc Garneau
Self
Don Baird
Self
Pamela Fraser
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Canneseries 2023 Premiere
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Falardeau
- Screenplay & Story
- Nancy Guerin, Philippe Falardeau
- Original Score
- Mathieu Charbonneau, Christophe Lamarche-Ledoux
- Original Title
- Lac-Mégantic: ceci n'est pas un accident
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Production Studios
- Trio Orange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Falardeau
Nancy Guerin, Philippe Falardeau
Mathieu Charbonneau, Christophe Lamarche-Ledoux
Alexia Toman, André Turpin, Erik Ljung, Nicolas Bolduc, Sara Mishara, Tobie Marier Robitaille, Van Royko
Elric Robichon
Annie Sirois, Carlos Soldevila
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Falardeau
Director
Nancy Guerin
Writer
Philippe Falardeau
Writer
Elric Robichon
Editor
Annie Sirois
Producer
Mathieu Charbonneau
Original Music Composer
Christophe Lamarche-Ledoux
Original Music Composer
Alexia Toman
Director of Photography
André Turpin
Director of Photography
Erik Ljung
Director of Photography
Nicolas Bolduc
Director of Photography
Sara Mishara
Director of Photography
Tobie Marier Robitaille
Director of Photography
Van Royko
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lac-Mégantic: This Is Not An Accident
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What is Lac-Mégantic: This Is Not An Accident about?
The night of July 6, 2013, changed the small, picturesque town of Lac-Mégantic in Quebec’s Eastern Townships in unfathomable and horrifying ways. In a matter of minutes, 47 people were killed instantly, and more than 2,000 were displaced when an unattended train derailed nearby. What exactly transpired that night?
Who directed Lac-Mégantic: This Is Not An Accident?
Lac-Mégantic: This Is Not An Accident was directed by Philippe Falardeau.
Who stars in Lac-Mégantic: This Is Not An Accident?
The principal cast of Lac-Mégantic: This Is Not An Accident includes Isabelle Boulanger, Jean Clusiault, Louis Lévesque, Ian Naish, Daniel Larochelle.
When was Lac-Mégantic: This Is Not An Accident released and how long is it?
Lac-Mégantic: This Is Not An Accident was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Lac-Mégantic: This Is Not An Accident?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lac-Mégantic: This Is Not An Accident was composed by Mathieu Charbonneau, Christophe Lamarche-Ledoux.