Before the Time Comes
Le Temps de l'avant
Synopsis
Hélène is a woman who already has, in her view, quite enough children. For some time she has secretly been taking birth control pills, but now she is too old to use them safely. When her husband Gabriel discovers the pills, he is distressed, since he wants a large family. The two of them discuss their differing attitudes and desires but come to no resolution.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anne Claire Poirier
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne Claire Poirier, Marthe Blackburn, Louise Carré
- Original Score
- Maurice Blackburn
- Original Title
- Le Temps de l'avant
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anne Claire Poirier
Anne Claire Poirier, Marthe Blackburn, Louise Carré
Maurice Blackburn
Michel Brault, Suzanne Gabori
Christian Marcotte, Jacques Gagné
Anne Claire Poirier
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Brault
Director of Photography
Suzanne Gabori
Director of Photography
Anne Claire Poirier
Director
Anne Claire Poirier
Writer
Christian Marcotte
Editor
Marthe Blackburn
Writer
Jacques Gagné
Editor
Anne Claire Poirier
Producer
Louise Carré
Writer
Maurice Blackburn
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Before the Time Comes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Before the Time Comes about?
Hélène is a woman who already has, in her view, quite enough children. For some time she has secretly been taking birth control pills, but now she is too old to use them safely. When her husband Gabriel discovers the pills, he is distressed, since he wants a large family. The two of them discuss their differing attitudes and desires but come to no resolution.
Who directed Before the Time Comes?
Before the Time Comes was directed by Anne Claire Poirier.
Who stars in Before the Time Comes?
The principal cast of Before the Time Comes includes Luce Guilbeault, Paule Baillargeon, Pierre Gobeil, Angèle Arsenault, J. Léo Gagnon.
When was Before the Time Comes released and how long is it?
Before the Time Comes was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Before the Time Comes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Before the Time Comes was composed by Maurice Blackburn.