Nelly
“She wrote WHORE. This is her life.”
Synopsis
A high-class prostitute by choice, Nelly Arcan’s colorful life is recreated in a multi-layered and stylish mix of make-believe and memoir, revealing Nelly’s alter egos: the neurotic writer, the vulnerable lover, the call girl and the star. Nelly shocked the literary world with her elegant writing and the lurid details of sex work in her autobiographical first novel, Whore, which became a critically acclaimed bestseller. Despite unprecedented success, Nelly’s remarkable life ended in tragedy.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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NELLY | Official Trailer 2018 | Coming to Select TheatersOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-28
Top Cast
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Mylène Mackay
Nelly
Milya Corbeil-Gauvreau
Isabelle Fortier
Mickaël Gouin
François
Francis Leplay
Mathieu
Sylvie Drapeau
Suzanne
Catherine Brunet
Peggy
Emmanuel Schwartz
Guillaume Rival
Marie-Claude Guérin
Melina
Marc Béland
Psychanalist
Francis Ducharme
Journalist
Jason Cavalier
Client Toronto
Karelle Tremblay
Jeune livreuse
Audrey Ann Tremblay
Marie-Julie
Leïla Thibeault-Louchem
Jade
Noa André
Vanessa
Nico Gagnon
Doctor
Martin Boily
Isabelle's father
Roxane Bourdages
Tarot Card Reader
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anne Émond
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne Émond
- Original Score
- Vincent Legault, Frannie Holder, Charles Lavoie
- Original Title
- Nelly
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- GO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anne Émond
Anne Émond
Vincent Legault, Frannie Holder, Charles Lavoie
Josée Deshaies
Mathieu Bouchard-Malo
Nicole Robert
Department Leadership Roster
Anne Émond
Director
Josée Deshaies
Director of Photography
Anne Émond
Screenplay
Nicole Robert
Producer
Mathieu Bouchard-Malo
Editor
Vincent Legault
Original Music Composer
David Pelletier
Production Design
Patricia McNeil
Costume Design
Stéphane Lefebvre
Stunt Coordinator
Mike Chute
Stunt Coordinator
Frannie Holder
Original Music Composer
Charles Lavoie
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nelly
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What is Nelly about?
A high-class prostitute by choice, Nelly Arcan’s colorful life is recreated in a multi-layered and stylish mix of make-believe and memoir, revealing Nelly’s alter egos: the neurotic writer, the vulnerable lover, the call girl and the star. Nelly shocked the literary world with her elegant writing and the lurid details of sex work in her autobiographical first novel, Whore, which became a critically acclaimed bestseller. Despite unprecedented success, Nelly’s remarkable life ended in tragedy.
Who directed Nelly?
Nelly was directed by Anne Émond.
Who stars in Nelly?
The principal cast of Nelly includes Mylène Mackay, Milya Corbeil-Gauvreau, Mickaël Gouin, Francis Leplay, Sylvie Drapeau.
When was Nelly released and how long is it?
Nelly was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Nelly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nelly was composed by Vincent Legault, Frannie Holder, Charles Lavoie.