I've Heard the Mermaids Singing
“Isn't life the strangest thing you've ever seen?”
Synopsis
Scatterbrained Polly gets a job as a secretary in Gabrielle's art gallery. Polly aspires to be a professional photographer, and idolizes Gabrielle for her artistic ability. When Gabrielle rekindles an old romantic relationship with the younger painter Mary, Polly becomes jealous, and discovers Gabrielle isn’t exactly who she claims to be.
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I've Heard the Mermaids Singing – Official Re-Release TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-02-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 11, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patricia Rozema
- Screenplay & Story
- Patricia Rozema
- Original Score
- Mark Korven
- Original Title
- I've Heard the Mermaids Singing
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Téléfilm Canada, Ontario Arts Council, The Ontario Film Development Corporation, ONF | NFB, Canada Council for the Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patricia Rozema
Patricia Rozema
Mark Korven
Douglas Koch
Patricia Rozema
Don Haig, Alexandra Raffe, Patricia Rozema
Department Leadership Roster
Martine Matthews
Costume Design
Alexandra Z.
Costume Design
Patricia Rozema
Director
Patricia Rozema
Writer
Alexandra Raffe
Producer
Patricia Rozema
Producer
Mark Korven
Original Music Composer
Douglas Koch
Director of Photography
Patricia Rozema
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I've Heard the Mermaids Singing
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What is I've Heard the Mermaids Singing about?
Scatterbrained Polly gets a job as a secretary in Gabrielle's art gallery. Polly aspires to be a professional photographer, and idolizes Gabrielle for her artistic ability. When Gabrielle rekindles an old romantic relationship with the younger painter Mary, Polly becomes jealous, and discovers Gabrielle isn’t exactly who she claims to be.
Who directed I've Heard the Mermaids Singing?
I've Heard the Mermaids Singing was directed by Patricia Rozema.
Who stars in I've Heard the Mermaids Singing?
The principal cast of I've Heard the Mermaids Singing includes Sheila McCarthy, Paule Baillargeon, Ann-Marie MacDonald, Richard Monette, John Evans.
When was I've Heard the Mermaids Singing released and how long is it?
I've Heard the Mermaids Singing was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for I've Heard the Mermaids Singing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I've Heard the Mermaids Singing was composed by Mark Korven.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I've Heard the Mermaids Singing?
I've Heard the Mermaids Singing holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).