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1991 Biography drama
Canada
1h 44min
Original language: French
In late 19th century Montréal, young Émile Nelligan devotes himself to poetry, to the bewilderment of friends and family. He has a troubled relationship with his overprotective mother and is in open conflict with his father. Father Seers, a printer and scholar, encourages him, but his worsening mental state soon lands him in the asylum where he will spend the rest of his days.
Directed by | Robert Favreau |
Written by | Robert Favreau, Aude Nantais, Claude Poissant, Jean-Joseph Tremblay |
Starring
Marc St. Pierre
Michel Comeau
Gabriel Arcand
David La Haye
Andrée Lachapelle
Jean-François Casabonne
Luc Picard
Denise Filiatrault
Marc-André Grondin
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