Deaf to the City
Le sourd dans la ville
Synopsis
The folks who populate the rundown hotel in this story have all come there from someplace which offered a modicum of hope. Gloria, who runs the place, earns most of her money as a stripper. She lives there with her two daughters and a son with an untreated brain tumor. Charlie, who is forever in and out of jail, is Gloria's sometime lover. A recent check-in is there hoping she can work up the courage to commit suicide, since her rich doctor husband ran off and left her. Another resident is Tim, who keeps company with his dog and his booze in equal measure. A schoolteacher comes by from time to time, hoping to do these people some good, but in choosing this lot to work with, she proves to be just as much of a loser as the rest of them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mireille Dansereau
- Screenplay & Story
- Marie-Claire Blais, Michel Mailhot, Jean-Joseph Tremblay
- Original Score
- Ginette Bellavance
- Original Title
- Le sourd dans la ville
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Téléfilm Canada, Societe du Cinema du Quebec Maison de Quatres Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mireille Dansereau
Marie-Claire Blais, Michel Mailhot, Jean-Joseph Tremblay
Ginette Bellavance
Michel Caron
Department Leadership Roster
Mireille Dansereau
Director
Michel Mailhot
Writer
Jean-Joseph Tremblay
Writer
Ginette Bellavance
Original Music Composer
Michel Caron
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deaf to the City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Deaf to the City about?
The folks who populate the rundown hotel in this story have all come there from someplace which offered a modicum of hope. Gloria, who runs the place, earns most of her money as a stripper. She lives there with her two daughters and a son with an untreated brain tumor. Charlie, who is forever in and out of jail, is Gloria's sometime lover. A recent check-in is there hoping she can work up the courage to commit suicide, since her rich doctor husband ran off and left her. Another resident is Tim, who keeps company with his dog and his booze in equal measure. A schoolteacher comes by from time to time, hoping to do these people some good, but in choosing this lot to work with, she proves to be just as much of a loser as the rest of them.
Who directed Deaf to the City?
Deaf to the City was directed by Mireille Dansereau.
Who stars in Deaf to the City?
The principal cast of Deaf to the City includes Angèle Coutu, Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge, Sophie Léger, Han Masson, Béatrice Picard.
When was Deaf to the City released and how long is it?
Deaf to the City was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Deaf to the City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deaf to the City was composed by Ginette Bellavance.
Is Deaf to the City based on a book or true story?
Deaf to the City is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marie-Claire Blais".