Backyard Theatre
Synopsis
Backyard Theatre is a documentary about playwright Michel Tremblay and director André Brassard’s flavourful brand of Quebec theatre, which captured the earthy wit and joual (slang) of Montreal's East End working-class neighbourhood. The film features impromptu improvisation by the cast of Les belles-soeurs and Demain matin, Montréal m'attend, two genre-defining plays.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Pierre Lefebvre
- Original Title
- Backyard Theatre
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Pierre Lefebvre
Jean-Pierre Lachapelle
Jean V. Dufresne, Ian McLaren
Department Leadership Roster
Jean V. Dufresne
Producer
Jean-Pierre Lachapelle
Director of Photography
Jean Pierre Lefebvre
Director
Ian McLaren
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backyard Theatre
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Backyard Theatre about?
Backyard Theatre is a documentary about playwright Michel Tremblay and director André Brassard’s flavourful brand of Quebec theatre, which captured the earthy wit and joual (slang) of Montreal's East End working-class neighbourhood. The film features impromptu improvisation by the cast of Les belles-soeurs and Demain matin, Montréal m'attend, two genre-defining plays.
Who directed Backyard Theatre?
Backyard Theatre was directed by Jean Pierre Lefebvre.
Who stars in Backyard Theatre?
The principal cast of Backyard Theatre includes Michel Tremblay, André Brassard, Ève Gagnier, Amulette Garneau, Mirielle Lachance.
When was Backyard Theatre released and how long is it?
Backyard Theatre was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 30m.