Emile

2003 1h 32m EN

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6.2

MID

★6.2TMDB · 10

Drama

Synopsis

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In a story weaving the past and present together, Emile seeks redemption from the family he abandoned.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Where to watch · US

Cast

Ian McKellen
Emile
Tygh Runyan
Freddy
Chris William Martin
Carl
Ian Tracey
Tom
Janet Wright
Alice
Deborah Kara Unger
Nadia
Theo Crane
Maria/Nadia (age 10)
Nancy Sivak
Superintendent

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Carl Bessai
Writers: Carl Bessai
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United Kingdom.

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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

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Carl Bessai, shot by Carl Bessai. 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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Original score by Vincent Mai. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Ian McKellen and Tygh Runyan and Chris William Martin carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0338001 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Carl Bessai directs. Carl Bessai behind the camera. Vincent Mai scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 23 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Canada, United Kingdom.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Carl Bessai, shot by Carl Bessai. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Vincent Mai. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Ian McKellen and Tygh Runyan and Chris William Martin carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0338001 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.