Maria Chapdelaine
Synopsis
A young woman, living with her parents and siblings on a remote farm in harsh, picturesque northern Québec, has three suitors: a steady and unimaginative farmer, Eutrope, the Americanized and wealthy Lorenzo, who has sought his fortune in Boston, and François Paradis, a rough and virile logger who captures her heart despite the warnings of her parents and the village priest. For a year, marked by seasonal change in an atmosphere charged with the strangeness of Indians and the demons of the woods, we see Maria at work and prayer, struggling with decisions, choosing to stay in Canada, in love with François, seeking to change his rough behaviors, and dealing with extraordinary loss.
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MARIA CHAPDELAINE - Bande-Annonce originale
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-01-26
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Carole Laure
Maria Chapdelaine
Nick Mancuso
François Paradis
Claude Rich
Curé Cordelier
Amulette Garneau
Laura Chapdelaine
Yoland Guérard
Samuel
Pierre Curzi
Eutrope Gagnon
Donald Lautrec
Lorenzo Surprenant
Gilbert Sicotte
Da'Bé Chapdelaine
Guy Thauvette
Esdras
Stéphane Quéry
Tit-Bé
Josée-Anne Fortin
Alma-Rose
Louis-Philippe Milot
Télesphore
Gilbert Comtois
Edwidge Légaré
Patrick Messe
Canayen
Claude Evrard
Caumartin
Paul Berval
Ephrem
Guy Godin
Minoune
Marie Tifo
Marie-Ange
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilles Carle
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilles Carle, Guy Fournier, Louis Hémon
- Original Score
- Lewis Furey
- Original Title
- Maria Chapdelaine
- Country of Origin
- France, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- TF1 Films Production, Astral Bellevue Pathé, Société Radio-Canada
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilles Carle
Gilles Carle, Guy Fournier, Louis Hémon
Lewis Furey
Pierre Mignot
Michel Arcand
Department Leadership Roster
Gilles Carle
Director
Gilles Carle
Writer
Guy Fournier
Writer
Pierre Mignot
Director of Photography
Lewis Furey
Original Music Composer
Michel Arcand
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maria Chapdelaine
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What is Maria Chapdelaine about?
A young woman, living with her parents and siblings on a remote farm in harsh, picturesque northern Québec, has three suitors: a steady and unimaginative farmer, Eutrope, the Americanized and wealthy Lorenzo, who has sought his fortune in Boston, and François Paradis, a rough and virile logger who captures her heart despite the warnings of her parents and the village priest. For a year, marked by seasonal change in an atmosphere charged with the strangeness of Indians and the demons of the woods, we see Maria at work and prayer, struggling with decisions, choosing to stay in Canada, in love with François, seeking to change his rough behaviors, and dealing with extraordinary loss.
Who directed Maria Chapdelaine?
Maria Chapdelaine was directed by Gilles Carle.
Who stars in Maria Chapdelaine?
The principal cast of Maria Chapdelaine includes Carole Laure, Nick Mancuso, Claude Rich, Amulette Garneau, Yoland Guérard.
When was Maria Chapdelaine released and how long is it?
Maria Chapdelaine was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Maria Chapdelaine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maria Chapdelaine was composed by Lewis Furey.
Is Maria Chapdelaine based on a book or true story?
Maria Chapdelaine is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis Hémon".