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The Masculine Mystique

1984 1h 27m EN
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โ˜…7.0TMDB ยท 1
DocumentaryDrama
Synopsis
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This feature-length drama explores the changing role of men in today's society by delving into the stories of 4 men and their relationships with women.

โ€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.โ€

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Giles Walker
Writers
John N. Smith, David Wilson, Giles Walker
Languages
English, Italian
Countries
Canada

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly โ€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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42 years old โ€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Italian.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Giles Walker, shot by Andrew Kitzanuk. Note their partnership โ€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor David Wilson 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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Char Davies and Stefan Wodoslawsky and Macklusky carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0087687 โ€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 1 TMDB ratings โ€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Giles Walker directs. Andrew Kitzanuk behind the camera. David Wilson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English, Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 187 minutes exactly โ€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 242 years old โ€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
  • 3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Italian.
  • 4Directed by Giles Walker, shot by Andrew Kitzanuk. Note their partnership โ€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Editor David Wilson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Char Davies and Stefan Wodoslawsky and Macklusky carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt0087687 โ€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 1 TMDB ratings โ€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Andrew Kitzanuk
Editing
David Wilson
Sound
Hans Peter Strobl
Runtime
87 min ยท 1h 27m
Status
Released
Original language
EN

Also by

Giles Walker

Production companies

Who made it

  • ONF | NFB

    ONF | NFB

    CA

Key crew

  • Executive ProducerAndy Thomson
  • Executive ProducerRobert Verrall
  • Sound RecordistJean-Guy Normandin
  • Sound AssistantJacques Drouin
  • Assistant EditorPaul Demers
  • Sound AssistantMichel Hazel
  • Sound EditorJohn Knight
  • GafferJean-Maurice de Ernsted
  • GafferClaude Derasp
  • Music Sound Design and ProcessingLouis Hone
  • Sound AssistantRichard Nichol
  • Production CoordinatorGrace Avrith
  • Associate ProducerKen McCready
  • Sound AssistantYves Gendron
  • Sound Re-Recording MixerHans Peter Strobl
  • GripMaurice Pion
  • Assistant CameraRichard Bujold
  • Assistant CameraNash Read
  • Assistant CameraSimon Leblanc
  • AdministrationMarie Tonto-Donati
  • EditorDavid Wilson
  • ProducerGiles Walker
  • ProducerJohn N. Smith
  • MusicRichard Gresko

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • family
  • gender roles

Release history ยท US

When it landed

  • Premiere1984-08-23

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