| It's the Heart That Dies Last | |
|---|---|
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| French | C'est le cœur qui meurt en dernier |
| Directed by | Alexis Durand-Brault |
| Written by | Gabriel Sabourin |
| Based on | C'est le cœur qui meurt en dernier by Robert Lalonde |
| Produced by | Richard Lalonde |
| Starring | Gabriel Sabourin Denise Filiatrault |
| Cinematography | Jérôme Sabourin |
| Edited by | Louis-Philippe Rathé |
| Music by | Cœur de pirate |
| Production company | Forum Films |
| Distributed by | Christal Films |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French |
It's the Heart That Dies Last (French: C'est le cœur qui meurt en dernier) is a Canadian drama film, directed by Alexis Durand-Brault and released in 2017.
Based on the 2013 novel by Robert Lalonde, the film stars Gabriel Sabourin as Julian, a writer who has broken through to popular success with a memoir of his dysfunctional family. He reunites with his estranged mother (Denise Filiatrault), only to learn that she is suffering from Alzheimer's disease and wants Julian's help in ending her life. Sabourin has also written the screenplay.
Cast
- Denise Filiatrault - Madame Lapierre at 82
- Gabriel Sabourin - Julien
- Sophie Lorain - Madame Lapierre at 48
- Paul Doucet - Henri
- Geneviève Rioux - Marie-Ève
- Céline Bonnier - Catherine
- Isabelle Blais - Martine
- Robert Lalonde - Le Barman
- Monique Mercure - Tante Pierrette
- Guy Sprung : Gouverneur général
- Karelle Tremblay - young Marie-Ève jeune
Accolades
The film received six nominations at the 6th Canadian Screen Awards in 2018, including Best Motion Picture.
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Screen Awards | 11 March 2018 | Best Motion Picture | Richard Lalonde | Nominated | |
| Best Director | Alexis Durand-Brault | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Denise Filiatrault | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor | Gabriel Sabourin | Nominated | |||
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Nominated | ||||
| Best Editing | Louis-Philippe Rathé | Nominated | |||
| Prix Iris | 3 June 2018 | Best Actress | Denise Filiatrault | Nominated | |
| Best Screenplay | Gabriel Sabourin | Nominated |
References
- ^ "C’est le coeur qui meurt en dernier – Film de Alexis Durand-Brault". Films du Québec, April 10, 2017.
- "C'est le coeur qui meurt en dernier: le passé en mémoire". La Presse, April 14, 2017.
- "C'est le coeur qui meurt en dernier: à la recherche de la mère perdue". Le Soleil, April 13, 2017.
- Boulanger, Luc (16 January 2018). "Le Québec brille par les finalistes des prix Écrans canadiens". La Presse. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- "Film Nominees". Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
- "FINALISTES GALA 2018". Prix Iris. 10 April 2018. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
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