Bootlegger
Synopsis
Mani, a master’s student, returns to the reserve in northern Quebec where she grew up. Her painful past resurfaces. Resolved to reintegrate into the community, she gets involved in the debate around a referendum on allowing the free sale of alcohol on the reserve. Laura, a bootlegger, pockets the profits she makes there under the protection of the band council and her partner Raymond. The latter is still angry with Mani, whom he holds responsible for the death of his daughter in a fire. Opposing forces quickly divide the community into two sides who face each other to determine the best path to independence.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-27
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Pascale Bussières
Laura
Devery Jacobs
Mani
Samian
Oscar
Jacques Newashish
Raymond
Dominique Pétin
Jeanne
Joséphine Bacon
Nora
Crazy Horse
Johnny
Charles Bender
Eric
Brigitte Poupart
Nadine
Jasmyne Basile Hébert
Frankie
Stacy-Wabana Cleary Weizineau
Young Mani
Fariba Bonakdar
Doctoral Advisor
Sheldon McGregor
Councillor
Douglas Odjick
Councillor
Brenda Odjick
Citoyenne
Annie Galipeau
Émilie
Abraham Tremblay
Baby Oscar
Fred McGregor
Citoyen
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montreal Festival du nouveau cinéma (FNC)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Caroline Monnet
- Screenplay & Story
- Caroline Monnet, Daniel Watchorn
- Original Score
- Jean Martin, Tanya Tagaq
- Original Title
- Bootlegger
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Ojibwa, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Microclimat Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Caroline Monnet
Caroline Monnet, Daniel Watchorn
Jean Martin, Tanya Tagaq
Nicolas Canniccioni
Aube Foglia
Catherine Chagnon, Pierre Even
Department Leadership Roster
Caroline Monnet
Director
Aube Foglia
Editor
Catherine Chagnon
Producer
Nicolas Canniccioni
Director of Photography
Caroline Monnet
Screenplay
Daniel Watchorn
Screenplay
Jean Martin
Original Music Composer
Tanya Tagaq
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bootlegger
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What is Bootlegger about?
Mani, a master’s student, returns to the reserve in northern Quebec where she grew up. Her painful past resurfaces. Resolved to reintegrate into the community, she gets involved in the debate around a referendum on allowing the free sale of alcohol on the reserve. Laura, a bootlegger, pockets the profits she makes there under the protection of the band council and her partner Raymond. The latter is still angry with Mani, whom he holds responsible for the death of his daughter in a fire. Opposing forces quickly divide the community into two sides who face each other to determine the best path to independence.
Who directed Bootlegger?
Bootlegger was directed by Caroline Monnet.
Who stars in Bootlegger?
The principal cast of Bootlegger includes Pascale Bussières, Devery Jacobs, Samian, Jacques Newashish, Dominique Pétin.
When was Bootlegger released and how long is it?
Bootlegger was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Bootlegger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bootlegger was composed by Jean Martin, Tanya Tagaq.