The Marsh

2002 1h 25m FR

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6.2

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★7.0TMDB · 6★6.2IMDB · 222

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Synopsis

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Two social outcasts in 19th century Eastern Europe, Alexandre and Ulysse, become friends and settle down to live alone on the edge of a marsh that is reputedly haunted by demons, monsters and goblins. These two men have been outcasts all their lives. Alexandre was raised in a nomad family that traveled from town to town, being rejected by the people of his homeland. Due to his physical abnormalities, Ulysse has always been pushed aside ever since his childhood. When a strange murder is committed in a nearby village, the peasants turn their suspicions on Alexandre and Ulysse, because they are different. In the eyes of the villagers, they are demons that must be hunted, burned and killed.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Gregory Hlady
Alexandre
Paul Ahmarani
Ulysse
Gabriel Gascon
Pépé
Jennifer Morehouse
Lisette
James Hyndman
Paul
Karina Aktouf
Vivianne
Alex Bisping
Tamacz
Réal Bossé
The postman

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kim Nguyen
Writers: Kim Nguyen
Languages: French
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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

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ERA

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Released 24 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kim Nguyen, shot by Daniel Vincelette. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Julien Knafo. 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 Richard Comeau 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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Gregory Hlady and Paul Ahmarani and Gabriel Gascon carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0332239 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Kim Nguyen directs. Daniel Vincelette behind the camera. Julien Knafo scores. Richard Comeau cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in French.

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 24 years ago.
3Directed by Kim Nguyen, shot by Daniel Vincelette. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Julien Knafo. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Richard Comeau shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Gregory Hlady and Paul Ahmarani and Gabriel Gascon carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0332239 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.