The Great Darkened Days (2019)
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.
Director:
Maxime Giroux
Writers:
Simon Beaulieu, Alexandre Laferrière.
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Martin Dubreuil as Philippe |
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Romain Duris as Lester |
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Sarah Gadon as Helen |
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Reda Kateb as Hector |
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Soko as Rosie |
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Cody Fern as Travelling Salesman |
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Buddy Duress as Opponent |
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Luzer Twersky as Customer |
| Editing | Mathieu Bouchard-Malo | Editor |
| Editing | Charles Boileau | Colorist |
| Directing | Maxime Giroux | Director |
| Production | Nancy Grant | Producer |
| Production | Sylvain Corbeil | Producer |
| Writing | Simon Beaulieu | Screenplay |
| Writing | Maxime Giroux | Writer |
| Writing | Alexandre Laferrière | Screenplay |
| Camera | Sara Mishara | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Frédéric Cloutier | Sound Mixer |
| Art | Sylvain Dion | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Patricia McNeil | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Nancy Ferlatte | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Joan Patricia Parris | Makeup Department Head |
| Production | Eric Connelly | Executive Producer |
| Production | Danelle Eliav | Executive Producer |
| Production | Maxime Giroux | Executive Producer |
| Production | Neva McIntosh | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Olivier Alary | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Johannes Malfatti | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Patricia McNeil | Production Design |
| Sound | Luc Boudrias | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Stephen de Oliveira | Sound Mixer |