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Mommy Is at the Hairdresser's

Maman est chez le coiffeur

Synopsis

in the summer of 1966, in Beloeil, Québec, where a young girl named Élise is enjoying summer vacation. Summer 1966. It's time to enjoy the summer holiday, total freedom. Suddenly her mother leaves her family to pursue her journalism career in London. Her urge to leave is triggered when she coincidentally listens in on a conversation between her husband and his male lover. Her brother Coco seeks solace in the garage, building a super racing car. Her youngest brother Benoît throws himself into his own inner world. The father seems absolutely knocked out by the situation. Élise decides to take control of her family, in an eloquent attempt to save them. With the assistance of flourishing nature around her, she stands on the threshold of an incomparable summer.

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Ciné Entracte le film : MAMAN EST CHEZ LE COIFFEUR

Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2010-04-21

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Hof International Film Festival

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Léa Pool
Screenplay & Story
Isabelle Hébert
Original Score
Laurent Eyquem
Original Title
Maman est chez le coiffeur
Country of Origin
Canada
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 37m
Production Studios
Equinoxe Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Léa Pool

Screenplay & Story

Isabelle Hébert

Original Score & Music

Laurent Eyquem

Director of Photography

Daniel Jobin

Film Editing

Dominique Fortin

Producers

Lyse Lafontaine, Michael Mosca

Department Leadership Roster

Léa Pool

Léa Pool

Director

Dominique Fortin

Editor

Laurent Eyquem

Laurent Eyquem

Original Music Composer

Patrice Bengle

Production Design

Lyse Lafontaine

Lyse Lafontaine

Producer

Michael Mosca

Producer

Daniel Jobin

Director of Photography

Isabelle Hébert

Screenplay

Michèle Hamel

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mommy Is at the Hairdresser's

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Mommy Is at the Hairdresser's about?

in the summer of 1966, in Beloeil, Québec, where a young girl named Élise is enjoying summer vacation. Summer 1966. It's time to enjoy the summer holiday, total freedom. Suddenly her mother leaves her family to pursue her journalism career in London. Her urge to leave is triggered when she coincidentally listens in on a conversation between her husband and his male lover. Her brother Coco seeks solace in the garage, building a super racing car. Her youngest brother Benoît throws himself into his own inner world. The father seems absolutely knocked out by the situation. Élise decides to take control of her family, in an eloquent attempt to save them. With the assistance of flourishing nature around her, she stands on the threshold of an incomparable summer.

Who directed Mommy Is at the Hairdresser's?

Mommy Is at the Hairdresser's was directed by Léa Pool.

Who stars in Mommy Is at the Hairdresser's?

The principal cast of Mommy Is at the Hairdresser's includes Céline Bonnier, Laurent Lucas, Marianne Fortier, Élie Dupuis, Aliocha Schneider.

When was Mommy Is at the Hairdresser's released and how long is it?

Mommy Is at the Hairdresser's was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.

Who composed the musical score for Mommy Is at the Hairdresser's?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Mommy Is at the Hairdresser's was composed by Laurent Eyquem.