The Favourite Game
Synopsis
As a kid, Leo thought he possessed, like a magician, the secret power to make things happen. As a young man, he certainly knows how to make things happen with women. But as his best friend Krantz would say to him, "Why do you always ask questions you already know answers to?" Leo believes firmly in what he invents from one day to the next. Images, impressions, stories fill his head. That's just how he is: life, for Leo, is just a game. Behind this childlike attitude, hides the very essence of his own life's quest.
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JR Bourne
Leo / poet
Michèle-Barbara Pelletier
Shell
Cary Lawrence
Lisa
Sabine Karsenti
Tamara / Leo's ex-girlfriend
Daniel Brochu
Krantz / Leo's friend
Vikki Walker
Nellie / Leo's cousin
Catlin Foster
Leo / 10 years old
Ashley Lang
Lisa / 10 years old
Wyatt Bowen
Krantz / 10 years old
Bronwen Mantel
Leo's Mother
Robert Brewster
Leo's Father
Sean Pichette
Martin / Boy in park
Elena Gautcheff
Martin's Mother
Roxane Roy
Bertha
Éric Perreault
Man with Lisa
Martin Stone
Homeless Man
Hubert Le Messurier
Bistro's Waiter
Glenn Astles
Resto's Waiter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernar Hébert
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Putka
- Original Score
- Gaetan Gravel
- Original Title
- The Favourite Game
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Ciné Qua Non
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernar Hébert
Peter Putka, Leonard Cohen
Gaetan Gravel
Serge Ladouceur
Philippe Ralet
Michel Ouellette
Department Leadership Roster
Bernar Hébert
Director
Peter Putka
Screenplay
Michel Ouellette
Producer
Philippe Ralet
Editor
Serge Ladouceur
Director of Photography
Gaetan Gravel
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Favourite Game
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What is The Favourite Game about?
As a kid, Leo thought he possessed, like a magician, the secret power to make things happen. As a young man, he certainly knows how to make things happen with women. But as his best friend Krantz would say to him, "Why do you always ask questions you already know answers to?" Leo believes firmly in what he invents from one day to the next. Images, impressions, stories fill his head. That's just how he is: life, for Leo, is just a game. Behind this childlike attitude, hides the very essence of his own life's quest.
Who directed The Favourite Game?
The Favourite Game was directed by Bernar Hébert.
Who stars in The Favourite Game?
The principal cast of The Favourite Game includes JR Bourne, Michèle-Barbara Pelletier, Cary Lawrence, Sabine Karsenti, Daniel Brochu.
When was The Favourite Game released and how long is it?
The Favourite Game was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Favourite Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Favourite Game was composed by Gaetan Gravel.
Is The Favourite Game based on a book or true story?
The Favourite Game is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leonard Cohen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Favourite Game?
The Favourite Game holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.