The Girl in the White Coat is a 2011 Canadian drama film directed and written by Darrell Wasyk, based on the short story "The Overcoat" by Nikolai Gogol.[1]
| The Girl in the White Coat | |
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| Directed by | Darrell Wasyk |
| Screenplay by | Darrell Wasyk |
| Based on | The Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol |
| Produced by | Michel Ouellette Darrell Wasyk |
| Starring | Pascale Montpetit |
| Cinematography | Jean-François Lord |
| Edited by | Valeria Petit (colourist) |
| Music by | Cory Rizos |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Domino Film & Television International |
Release date |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Languages | English, French |
Plot edit
Elise, a factory worker who lives in isolation and is tormented by her co-workers, decides that despite her lack of money, she must get her coat fixed. A case of mistaken identity pulls her into events she had not intended.
Cast edit
- Steven Bettez as Security Guard
- Christian Grenier as Andy
- Joey Klein as Sterling
- Roc LaFortune as Mr. Rossi
- Louise Marleau as Mrs. Prouve
- Monique Mercure as Mrs. Valinsky
- Pascale Montpetit as Elise
- Neil Napier as Spike
- Julien Poulin as Elise's Father
- Paul Savoie as Monsieur Prouve
- Lita Tresierra as Cindy
Recognition edit
The Girl in the White Coat earned Pascale Montpetit a Genie Award nomination for Best Actress at the 32nd Genie Awards in 2012.[2] At the 15th Jutra Awards in 2013, Joey Klein was nominated for Best Supporting Actor.[3]
References edit
- ^ Brendan Kelly, "Filmmaker tailored his latest for 'brilliant actress'; Wanted to work with Pascale Montpetit in his new movie, The Girl in the White Coat". Montreal Gazette, June 21, 2012.
- ^ Melissa Leong, "Vintage year for Genie Awards". Windsor Star, January 18, 2012.
- ^ "Laurence Anyways domine les nominations". Le Journal de Montréal, January 31, 2013.
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