1:54

2016 1h 46m FR

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6.6

SOLID

★6.6TMDB · 150

Drama

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Tim, a shy 16-year-old athlete with a natural gift for running, is dealing with the loss of his mother, as well as his sexuality. After a personal video is posted to social media, Tim's private life is about to explode into the public eye.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Antoine Olivier Pilon
Tim
Sophie Nélisse
Jennifer
Lou-Pascal Tremblay
Jeff Roy
David Boutin
Pierre
Patrice Godin
M. Sullivan
Robert Naylor
Francis
Anthony Therrien
Patrick
Guillaume Gauthier
David

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Yan England
Writers: Yan England
Languages: French
Countries: Canada

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Yan England, shot by Claudine Sauvé. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 6

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Raphael Reed. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Antoine Olivier Pilon and Sophie Nélisse and Lou-Pascal Tremblay carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 6

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt5834036 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Yan England directs. Claudine Sauvé behind the camera. Raphael Reed scores. Philippe Gagnon cuts. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 10 years ago.
2Directed by Yan England, shot by Claudine Sauvé. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Raphael Reed. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Philippe Gagnon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Antoine Olivier Pilon and Sophie Nélisse and Lou-Pascal Tremblay carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt5834036 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Classified under 8 themes, including "high school", "sports", "homophobia", "violence in schools".

The technical file

Cinematography: Claudine Sauvé
Original score: Raphael Reed
Editing: Philippe Gagnon
Production design: Marie-Claude Gosselin
Runtime: 106 min · 1h 46m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: FR
Certification (US): 14A
IMDB: 1:54 (2016)

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Reno2017-10-09
★ 4/10
Admit and face the reality than to get the same treatment by avoiding them! Great cast, even the concept was nice, but a missed opportunity for sure. Bully, LGBT, there were lots of things the film highlighted, but did not choose the right path to ride on with. Everything was overshadowed by the negatives. When I was watching the film, I was very uncomfortable throughout. Because I have kept anticipating the best things to take over at any time, but that never came. Even the sport part was kind of incomplete. The film was a fiction, but even partially that's how things happen in Canada, then Canada is too far behind from all the western world. The film should have been an inspiring tale, or at least an awareness tale. It was a gay theme, though not a romance film. An eleventh grade Tim is avoiding his sexual identity to escape the embarrassment, particularly from the school bullies. But it's too late now, which cost him a big. As a response, he takes a challenge. And now he needs to prove his sexuality, but not everything goes as he had planned. The remaining story takes a crucial twist where everything comes to halt suddenly. Yeah, I think that sudden ending is not convincing. Especially after too many turns in the story development, I actually was expecting the best way to conclude. So not everybody would be happy with that part. Though it was not a bad idea, only they did not make it in a better way. The title too was a little diversion, from prediction. So don't expect, everything's going to be fine kind of film. More like I felt it is made for sadist mindset people. Because you can't encourage such film, particularly its contents which makes unease most of the time. 4/10
tmdb516161672024-09-05
★ 7/10
Recently, I delved into 1:54, a foreign film that captivated me from start to finish. Despite the language barrier and the constant need to read subtitles, I found myself immersed in the story. The film follows a young boy who faces unimaginable challenges, starting with the loss of his friend to suicide. Witnessing such a tragic event takes a toll on him, and his journey to find solace is both heart-wrenching and poignant. As the boy begins to find happiness with a new acquaintance, his world is shattered by a cruel act of cyberbullying. The intimate moment he shared with his friend is maliciously recorded and spread, leading to a series of traumatic events that culminate in a devastating car crash and a hospital stay. Just when it seems like things might improve, a tragic turn of events leads to an unimaginable loss. The film sheds light on the harsh realities of cyberbullying and its devastating consequences. Watching the young man's struggle and ultimate decision to take his own life is a stark reminder of the cruelty that exists in our world. The fact that such trivial matters can lead to such tragic outcomes is a sobering reality that breaks my heart. 1:54 is a powerful and emotional film that serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of kindness and compassion in a world filled with cruelty.
kinrich302026-08-30
★ 3/10
Another movie that didn't have a happy ending. About two gay guys in school that have to deal with the local bullies. Spoilers: When one kills himself the other sets out for revenge, but when the moment comes he looses his nerve and it just gets worse from there and at the end the bullies win.