The Marsh
Le marais
Synopsis
Two social outcasts in 19th century Eastern Europe, Alexandre and Ulysse, become friends and settle down to live alone on the edge of a marsh that is reputedly haunted by demons, monsters and goblins. These two men have been outcasts all their lives. Alexandre was raised in a nomad family that traveled from town to town, being rejected by the people of his homeland. Due to his physical abnormalities, Ulysse has always been pushed aside ever since his childhood. When a strange murder is committed in a nearby village, the peasants turn their suspicions on Alexandre and Ulysse, because they are different. In the eyes of the villagers, they are demons that must be hunted, burned and killed.
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''Le Marais'' a film by Kim Nguyen. Gregory Hlady as Alexandre, Paul Ahmarani as Ulysse.2002.II
Type: Teaser • Published 2010-08-27
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Gregory Hlady
Alexandre
Paul Ahmarani
Ulysse
Gabriel Gascon
Pépé
Jennifer Morehouse
Lisette
James Hyndman
Paul
Karina Aktouf
Vivianne
Alex Bisping
Tamacz
Réal Bossé
The postman
Alex Ivanovici
Cyril
Fanny La Croix
Nun
Andrée Vachon
Gilberte
Frédérique Roussel
Enfant
Elyzabeth Walling
Paul Cagelet
Anneau Des Sèvres
Sasha Samar
Raymond
Judith Baribeau
La sirène
Jean-Marie Moncelet
Émir
Emanuel Hoss-Desmarais
Caspar
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Nguyen
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Nguyen
- Original Score
- Julien Knafo, NKN, Stéphane Richer
- Original Title
- Le marais
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Film Tonic, SODEC, Super Écran, Téléfilm Canada, Productions Thalie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Nguyen
Kim Nguyen
Julien Knafo, NKN, Stéphane Richer
Daniel Vincelette
Richard Comeau
Yves Fortin
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Nguyen
Director
Richard Comeau
Editor
Julien Knafo
Original Music Composer
Daniel Vincelette
Director of Photography
NKN
Original Music Composer
Stéphane Richer
Original Music Composer
Kim Nguyen
Screenplay
Monique Dion
Production Design
Francesca Chamberland
Costume Design
Yves Fortin
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Marsh
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What is The Marsh about?
Two social outcasts in 19th century Eastern Europe, Alexandre and Ulysse, become friends and settle down to live alone on the edge of a marsh that is reputedly haunted by demons, monsters and goblins. These two men have been outcasts all their lives. Alexandre was raised in a nomad family that traveled from town to town, being rejected by the people of his homeland. Due to his physical abnormalities, Ulysse has always been pushed aside ever since his childhood. When a strange murder is committed in a nearby village, the peasants turn their suspicions on Alexandre and Ulysse, because they are different. In the eyes of the villagers, they are demons that must be hunted, burned and killed.
Who directed The Marsh?
The Marsh was directed by Kim Nguyen.
Who stars in The Marsh?
The principal cast of The Marsh includes Gregory Hlady, Paul Ahmarani, Gabriel Gascon, Jennifer Morehouse, James Hyndman.
When was The Marsh released and how long is it?
The Marsh was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Marsh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Marsh was composed by Julien Knafo, NKN, Stéphane Richer.