Kamouraska
Synopsis
A writer, Kamouraska is based on a real nineteenth-century love-triangle in rural Québec. It paints a poetic and terrifying tableau of the life of Elisabeth d'Aulnières: her marriage to Antoine Tassy, squire of Kamouraska; his violent murder; and her passion for George Nelson, an American doctor. Passionate and evocative, Kamouraska is the timeless story of one woman's destructive commitment to an ideal love.
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Geneviève Bujold
Élisabeth
Richard Jordan
Georges Nelson
Marcel Cuvelier
Jérôme
Suzie Baillargeon
Aurélie
Huguette Oligny
La mère d'Élisabeth
Philippe Léotard
Antoine
Janine Sutto
Tante
Olivette Thibault
Tante
Marie Fresnières
Tante
Camille Bernard
La mère d'Antoine
Colette Cortois
Florida
Gigi Duckett
Anne-Marie
Marcel Marineau
Greffier, médecin
Len Watt
Le gouverneur
Rita Lafontaine
Une servante
André Cailloux
Ernest
Émile Genest
Aubergiste
Françoise Berd
Sa femme
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Jutra
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne Hébert
- Original Score
- Maurice Le Roux
- Original Title
- Kamouraska
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Production Studios
- Les Productions Carle-Lamy, Canadian Film Development Corporation, France Cinéma Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Jutra
Anne Hébert, Claude Jutra
Maurice Le Roux
Michel Brault
Renée Lichtig
Mag Bodard, Pierre Lamy
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Jutra
Director
Anne Hébert
Screenplay
Claude Jutra
Writer
Michel Brault
Director of Photography
Renée Lichtig
Editor
Réal Ouellette
Production Design
Mag Bodard
Producer
Pierre Lamy
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kamouraska
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What is Kamouraska about?
A writer, Kamouraska is based on a real nineteenth-century love-triangle in rural Québec. It paints a poetic and terrifying tableau of the life of Elisabeth d'Aulnières: her marriage to Antoine Tassy, squire of Kamouraska; his violent murder; and her passion for George Nelson, an American doctor. Passionate and evocative, Kamouraska is the timeless story of one woman's destructive commitment to an ideal love.
Who directed Kamouraska?
Kamouraska was directed by Claude Jutra.
Who stars in Kamouraska?
The principal cast of Kamouraska includes Geneviève Bujold, Richard Jordan, Marcel Cuvelier, Suzie Baillargeon, Huguette Oligny.
When was Kamouraska released and how long is it?
Kamouraska was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 2h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Kamouraska?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kamouraska was composed by Maurice Le Roux.
Is Kamouraska based on a book or true story?
Kamouraska is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anne Hébert".