The Great Darkened Days

2019 1h 35m FR

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5.3

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★5.3TMDB · 16

DramaHistoryThriller

Synopsis

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While a world war rages, Philippe, a draft-dodger from Quebec, takes refuge in the American West, surviving by competing in Charlie Chaplin impersonation contests. As Philippe makes his long journey home, he encounters various characters under the sway of a destructive madness borne of the chaotic times. His voyage, both violent and fascinating, is a hallucinatory initiation to the darker side of the American dream.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Martin Dubreuil
Philippe
Romain Duris
Lester
Sarah Gadon
Helen
Reda Kateb
Hector
Soko
Rosie
Cody Fern
Travelling Salesman
Buddy Duress
Opponent
Luzer Twersky
Customer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Maxime Giroux
Writers: Simon Beaulieu, Maxime Giroux, Alexandre Laferrière
Languages: French, English
Countries: Canada

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, English.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Maxime Giroux, shot by Sara Mishara. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Mathieu Bouchard-Malo 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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Martin Dubreuil and Romain Duris and Sarah Gadon carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8553192 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 16 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Maxime Giroux directs. Sara Mishara behind the camera. Olivier Alary scores. Mathieu Bouchard-Malo cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in French, English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 7 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, English.
3Directed by Maxime Giroux, shot by Sara Mishara. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Olivier Alary. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Mathieu Bouchard-Malo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Martin Dubreuil and Romain Duris and Sarah Gadon carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt8553192 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 16 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.