The Juniper Tree

2003 1h 28m FR

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7.5

BANGER

★7.5TMDB · 2

Drama

Synopsis

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A compassionate policeman helps a troubled woman after she survives a suicide attempt.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sylvie Drapeau
Esther
Frédérick de Grandpré
Laurier
Shanie Beauchamps
Pierre-Luc Lafontaine
L'enfant
Ghyslain Tremblay
Micheline Poitras
Shoemaker's Wife

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Micheline Lanctôt
Writers: Micheline Lanctôt
Languages: French
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Directed by Micheline Lanctôt, shot by Nicolas Bolduc. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Micheline Lanctôt shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Sylvie Drapeau and Frédérick de Grandpré and Shanie Beauchamps carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0380632 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Micheline Lanctôt directs. Nicolas Bolduc behind the camera. Micheline Lanctôt cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in French.

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188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 23 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Micheline Lanctôt, shot by Nicolas Bolduc. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Micheline Lanctôt shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Sylvie Drapeau and Frédérick de Grandpré and Shanie Beauchamps carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0380632 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.