A Woman in Transit (French: La Femme de l'hôtel) is a 1984 Canadian French-language drama film directed by Léa Pool.[1]
| A Woman in Transit | |
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| French | La Femme de l'hôtel |
| Directed by | Léa Pool |
| Written by | Robert Gurik Michel Langlois Léa Pool |
| Produced by | Bernadette Payeur |
| Starring | Paule Baillargeon Louise Marleau |
| Cinematography | Georges Dufaux Daniel Jobin |
| Edited by | Michel Arcand |
| Music by | Yves Laferrière |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | J.-A. Lapointe Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French |
| Budget | $ 562,000 (estimated) |
Plot edit
Andrea Richler (Paule Baillargeon) is a well-known director who returns to her home town of Montreal to film a high-budget musical drama. At her hotel, she has a brief but unsettling encounter with a suicidal elderly woman named Estelle (Louise Marleau). This is briefly forgotten until later when she meets the old lady again and with mounting incredulity Andrea discovers that the actual events in the woman's life mirror the fictional events in the director's film.[2]
Awards edit
| Award | Date of Ceremony | Category | Nominees | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal World Film Festival | 1984 | Carlsberg International Press Prize | Léa Pool | Won | [3] |
| Festival of Festivals | 1984 | Best Canadian Film | Won | [4] | |
| Chicago International Film Festival | 1984 | Silver Hugo Award for Best Actress | Louise Marleau | Won | [5] |
| Association québécoise des critiques de cinéma | 1985 | Prix Luc-Perreault | Léa Pool | Won | [6] |
| Genie Awards | 1985 | Best Motion Picture | Bernadette Payeur | Nominated | [7] |
| Best Actress | Louise Marleau | Won | [8] | ||
| Best Director | Léa Pool | Nominated | [7] | ||
| Best Original Screenplay | Michel Langlois, Léa Pool | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Song | Paule Baillargeon, Marjolène Morin, Yves Laferrière — "Touch Me" | Won | [8] |
References edit
- ^ Gerald Pratley, A Century of Canadian Cinema. Lynx Images, 2003. ISBN 1-894073-21-5. p. 243.
- ^ Liam Lacey, "'One woman with three faces': Plot isn't a top priority to director Lea Pool". The Globe and Mail, October 19, 1984.
- ^ Ina Warren, "El Norte best film in Montreal festival: Acting awards raise eyebrows". The Globe and Mail, August 28, 1984.
- ^ Jay Scott, "Film wins place in fans' hearts". The Globe and Mail, September 17, 1984.
- ^ "Marleau takes best actress prize". The Globe and Mail, November 20, 1984.
- ^ "'Femme de l'hotel' wins movie prize". Montreal Gazette, January 30, 1985.
- ^ a b Bruce Bailey, "Quebec sweeps nominations for best-picture Genie awards". Montreal Gazette, February 15, 1985.
- ^ a b Jay Scott, "The Bay Boy's catch: 6 Genies". The Globe and Mail, March 22, 1985.
