Mario
Synopsis
Set during summer in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine of Quebec, Mario and Simon are two brothers living in a fishing village with their mother, who runs a grocery story, and their father, who runs a fishing business. Mario is ten years old, mute and autistic. He is withdrawn from reality and living in a surreal world that only his older brother Simon and his stuffed coyote share. Mario is very close with and deeply admires his 18 year old brother, whom he depends upon for love and attention. Simon reads Arabian Knights stories to Mario, dresses him in sheik's clothing and they play out imaginary wars in an Arabian style fortress that they built. Everything changes when Helene, a beautiful young tourist comes between the two brothers. Simon falls in love and begins to neglect his brother to spend time with her. Mario feels rejected and discovers what hate and jealously are. He sets about a chain of events that lead to tragedy.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Beaudin
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Paris, Jean Beaudin, Arlette Dion
- Original Title
- Mario
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- International Cinema, ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Beaudin
Jacques Paris, Jean Beaudin, Arlette Dion
Pierre Mignot, Thomas Vámos
Werner Nold
Jacques Bobet, Hélène Verrier, Jean Beaudin
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Mignot
Director of Photography
Jacques Bobet
Producer
Werner Nold
Editor
Jean Beaudin
Director
Jacques Paris
Writer
Jean Beaudin
Writer
Arlette Dion
Writer
Thomas Vámos
Director of Photography
Hélène Verrier
Producer
Jean Beaudin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mario
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What is Mario about?
Set during summer in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine of Quebec, Mario and Simon are two brothers living in a fishing village with their mother, who runs a grocery story, and their father, who runs a fishing business. Mario is ten years old, mute and autistic. He is withdrawn from reality and living in a surreal world that only his older brother Simon and his stuffed coyote share. Mario is very close with and deeply admires his 18 year old brother, whom he depends upon for love and attention. Simon reads Arabian Knights stories to Mario, dresses him in sheik's clothing and they play out imaginary wars in an Arabian style fortress that they built. Everything changes when Helene, a beautiful young tourist comes between the two brothers. Simon falls in love and begins to neglect his brother to spend time with her. Mario feels rejected and discovers what hate and jealously are. He sets about a chain of events that lead to tragedy.
Who directed Mario?
Mario was directed by Jean Beaudin.
Who stars in Mario?
The principal cast of Mario includes Xavier Norman Petermann, Francis Reddy, Nathalie Chalifour, Jacques Godin, Muriel Dutil.
When was Mario released and how long is it?
Mario was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mario?
Mario holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).