Simply Johanne
Johanne, tout simplement
Synopsis
Abandoned on the doorstep of a Montreal orphanage, Johanne Harrelle eventually rose to prominence as a gifted artist, actress, and one of North America's first Black models. Simply Johanne deftly explores her complex and audacious life through archival footage, interviews with loved ones and performances of her writings by three contemporary actresses. The film chronicles the journey of a magnetic and passionate woman who defied the expectations of her time.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nadine Valcin
- Screenplay & Story
- Nadine Valcin
- Original Score
- Jacques Kuba-Seguin
- Original Title
- Johanne, tout simplement
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Sahkosh Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nadine Valcin
Nadine Valcin
Jacques Kuba-Seguin
Philippe Lavalette
Katharine Asals
Nadine Valcin, Ania Jamila, Yves Bisaillon, Josiane Blanc
Department Leadership Roster
Katharine Asals
Editor
Nadine Valcin
Director
Ania Jamila
Producer
Nadine Valcin
Writer
Josiane Blanc
Producer
Philippe Lavalette
Director of Photography
Jacques Kuba-Seguin
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Simply Johanne
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What is Simply Johanne about?
Abandoned on the doorstep of a Montreal orphanage, Johanne Harrelle eventually rose to prominence as a gifted artist, actress, and one of North America's first Black models. Simply Johanne deftly explores her complex and audacious life through archival footage, interviews with loved ones and performances of her writings by three contemporary actresses. The film chronicles the journey of a magnetic and passionate woman who defied the expectations of her time.
Who directed Simply Johanne?
Simply Johanne was directed by Nadine Valcin.
Who stars in Simply Johanne?
The principal cast of Simply Johanne includes Abla Osman, Isoloy Katshingu, Danielle Ouimet.
When was Simply Johanne released and how long is it?
Simply Johanne was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Simply Johanne?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Simply Johanne was composed by Jacques Kuba-Seguin.