Wow
Synopsis
In this French Canadian film, the lives of teenagers are examined in fantasy sequences and through the use of documentary interviews. Prompted by the filmmaker, nine teenagers individually act out their secret dreams and, between times, talk about their world as they see it. The fantasy sequences make creative use of animation, unusual film-development techniques, and stills. Babette conceives of herself as an abbess defending her fortress, a convent; Michelle is transported in a dream of love where all time ceases; Philippe is the revolutionary, defeating all the institutions that plague him, and so on, through all their fantasies. All the actual preoccupations of youth are raised: authority, drugs, social conflict, sex. Jutra's style in "Wow" exhibits his innovative approach to storytelling and filmmaking, showcasing his talents as a director during that period. With English subtitles.
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Type: Clip • Published 2014-01-15
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Jutra
- Screenplay & Story
- Monique Simard, Michèle Mercure, Marc Harvey, Pierre Charpentier
- Original Score
- Jim Solkin
- Original Title
- Wow
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Jutra
Monique Simard, Michèle Mercure, Marc Harvey, Pierre Charpentier
Jim Solkin
Gilles Gascon
Department Leadership Roster
Monique Simard
Writer
Michèle Mercure
Writer
Marc Harvey
Writer
Pierre Charpentier
Writer
Claude Jutra
Director
Gilles Gascon
Director of Photography
Jim Solkin
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wow
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What is Wow about?
In this French Canadian film, the lives of teenagers are examined in fantasy sequences and through the use of documentary interviews. Prompted by the filmmaker, nine teenagers individually act out their secret dreams and, between times, talk about their world as they see it. The fantasy sequences make creative use of animation, unusual film-development techniques, and stills. Babette conceives of herself as an abbess defending her fortress, a convent; Michelle is transported in a dream of love where all time ceases; Philippe is the revolutionary, defeating all the institutions that plague him, and so on, through all their fantasies. All the actual preoccupations of youth are raised: authority, drugs, social conflict, sex. Jutra's style in "Wow" exhibits his innovative approach to storytelling and filmmaking, showcasing his talents as a director during that period. With English subtitles.
Who directed Wow?
Wow was directed by Claude Jutra.
Who stars in Wow?
The principal cast of Wow includes Michèle Mercure, Monique Simard, Marc Harvey, Pierre Charpentier.
When was Wow released and how long is it?
Wow was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Wow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wow was composed by Jim Solkin.