The Diviners
“Based on the best selling novel by Margaret Laurence”
Synopsis
Morag Gunn, a writer who is having trouble with her teenage daughter, examines her own relationship history, which includes a period of turbulence with Jules. While she and Jules have known each other since childhood, he is no rock of stability. In addition, he is white, while she is part Native American, so the teenage Morag experienced racism he can only imagine. Even after they have a daughter, she struggles against the emptiness within her.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anne Wheeler
- Screenplay & Story
- Margaret Laurence, Linda Svendsen
- Original Score
- Randolph Peters
- Original Title
- The Diviners
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Atlantis Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anne Wheeler
Margaret Laurence, Linda Svendsen
Randolph Peters
Rene Ohashi
Sally Paterson
Derek Mazur, Kim Todd
Department Leadership Roster
Anne Wheeler
Director
Rene Ohashi
Director of Photography
Sally Paterson
Editor
Derek Mazur
Producer
Kim Todd
Producer
Randolph Peters
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Diviners
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What is The Diviners about?
Morag Gunn, a writer who is having trouble with her teenage daughter, examines her own relationship history, which includes a period of turbulence with Jules. While she and Jules have known each other since childhood, he is no rock of stability. In addition, he is white, while she is part Native American, so the teenage Morag experienced racism he can only imagine. Even after they have a daughter, she struggles against the emptiness within her.
Who directed The Diviners?
The Diviners was directed by Anne Wheeler.
Who stars in The Diviners?
The principal cast of The Diviners includes Sonja Smits, Tom Jackson, Wayne Robson, Jennifer Podemski, Don Francks.
When was The Diviners released and how long is it?
The Diviners was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Diviners?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Diviners was composed by Randolph Peters.
Is The Diviners based on a book or true story?
The Diviners is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Margaret Laurence".