Maria Chapdelaine
Synopsis
In 1910, Maria Chapdelaine, a young girl of seventeen, lived with her family on the banks of the Péribonka River, north of Lake Saint-Jean. The Chapdelaines work tirelessly to push the limits of the forest. In a home where even physical exhaustion cannot dampen the warmth of family life, Maria, strong and full of hope, finds herself faced with major dilemmas. Thrust into the world of adults, Maria will suddenly be forced to decide on her future as a woman.
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Maria Chapdelaine (2021) - Sara Montpetit, Antoine Olivier Pilon - HD Trailer- English Subtitles
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-20
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Sara Montpetit
Maria Chapdelaine
Sébastien Ricard
Samuel Chapdelaine
Hélène Florent
Laura Chapdelaine
Antoine Olivier Pilon
Eutrope Gagnon
Émile Schneider
François Paradis
Robert Naylor
Lorenzo Surprenant
Martin Dubreuil
Edwige Légaré
Gabriel Arcand
Le docteur
Charlotte St-Martin
Alma-Rose Chapdelaine
Xavier Rivard
Da'Bé Chapdelaine
Gilbert Sicotte
Éphrem Surprenant
Jean-Baptiste Blacksmith
Normand Carrière
Michel Couture
Pierre-Luc Fontaine
Mathieu Gagnon
Serge Gagnon
Danny Gilmore
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sébastien Pilote
- Screenplay & Story
- Sébastien Pilote
- Original Score
- Philippe Brault
- Original Title
- Maria Chapdelaine
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English, Portuguese, French
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Item 7, Multipix Management
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sébastien Pilote
Sébastien Pilote, Louis Hémon
Philippe Brault
Michel La Veaux
Richard Comeau
Pierre Even, Sylvain Proulx
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Brault
Original Music Composer
Michel La Veaux
Director of Photography
Sébastien Pilote
Director
Francesca Chamberland
Costume Design
Richard Comeau
Editor
Pierre Even
Producer
Sylvain Proulx
Producer
Sébastien Pilote
Screenplay
Jean-François Ferland
Visual Effects Supervisor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maria Chapdelaine
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What is Maria Chapdelaine about?
In 1910, Maria Chapdelaine, a young girl of seventeen, lived with her family on the banks of the Péribonka River, north of Lake Saint-Jean. The Chapdelaines work tirelessly to push the limits of the forest. In a home where even physical exhaustion cannot dampen the warmth of family life, Maria, strong and full of hope, finds herself faced with major dilemmas. Thrust into the world of adults, Maria will suddenly be forced to decide on her future as a woman.
Who directed Maria Chapdelaine?
Maria Chapdelaine was directed by Sébastien Pilote.
Who stars in Maria Chapdelaine?
The principal cast of Maria Chapdelaine includes Sara Montpetit, Sébastien Ricard, Hélène Florent, Antoine Olivier Pilon, Émile Schneider.
When was Maria Chapdelaine released and how long is it?
Maria Chapdelaine was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Maria Chapdelaine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maria Chapdelaine was composed by Philippe Brault.
Is Maria Chapdelaine based on a book or true story?
Maria Chapdelaine is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis Hémon".