Love & Human Remains
“Welcome to love in the 90’s”
Synopsis
In a Canadian metropolis, failed actor David shares a place with the bookish Candy, whom he dated before coming out as gay. While David, who now waits tables, pursues an aimless romance with a younger coworker, Candy dabbles in both same-sex and heterosexual affairs. As David and Candy's odd assortment of friends — including a telepathic sex worker and an ill-tempered yuppie — pass in and out of their beds, a serial murder stalks the city's women.
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Love and Human Remains (Denys Arcand, 1993) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-04
Top Cast
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Thomas Gibson
David
Ruth Marshall
Candy
Cameron Bancroft
Bernie
Mia Kirshner
Benita
Jo Vannicola
Jerri
Matthew Ferguson
Kane
Rick Roberts
Robert
Aidan Devine
Sal
Robert Higden
The Editor
Sylvain Morin
The Drag Queen
Ben Watt
The Native Boy
Karen Young
The Singer
Serge Houde
The Cowboy
Polly Shannon
The Second Victim
Annie Juneau
The Third Victim
Alex Wylding
The First Victim
Maurice Podbrey
The Theater Director
Geneviève Angers
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denys Arcand
- Screenplay & Story
- Brad Fraser
- Original Score
- John McCarthy
- Original Title
- Love & Human Remains
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Atlantis Films, First Choice Films, The Ontario Film Development Corporation, Société Générale des Industries Culturelles du Québec (SOGIC), Super Écran, Téléfilm Canada, Max Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denys Arcand
Brad Fraser
John McCarthy
Paul Sarossy
Alain Baril
Roger Frappier, Pierre Latour
Department Leadership Roster
Denys Arcand
Director
Brad Fraser
Screenplay
François Séguin
Production Design
Alain Baril
Editor
Denis Sperdouklis
Costume Design
Roger Frappier
Producer
John McCarthy
Original Music Composer
Paul Sarossy
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love & Human Remains
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What is Love & Human Remains about?
In a Canadian metropolis, failed actor David shares a place with the bookish Candy, whom he dated before coming out as gay. While David, who now waits tables, pursues an aimless romance with a younger coworker, Candy dabbles in both same-sex and heterosexual affairs. As David and Candy's odd assortment of friends — including a telepathic sex worker and an ill-tempered yuppie — pass in and out of their beds, a serial murder stalks the city's women.
Who directed Love & Human Remains?
Love & Human Remains was directed by Denys Arcand.
Who stars in Love & Human Remains?
The principal cast of Love & Human Remains includes Thomas Gibson, Ruth Marshall, Cameron Bancroft, Mia Kirshner, Jo Vannicola.
When was Love & Human Remains released and how long is it?
Love & Human Remains was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Love & Human Remains?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love & Human Remains was composed by John McCarthy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Love & Human Remains?
Love & Human Remains holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).