The Woman Who Drinks (French: La Femme qui boit) is a Canadian drama film, released in 2001. Written and directed by Bernard Émond, the film stars Élise Guilbault as a woman struggling with alcoholism.[1] The film's cast also includes Luc Picard, Michel Forget, Fanny Mallette, Gilles Renaud and Patrice Robitaille.
| The Woman Who Drinks | |
|---|---|
| French | La Femme qui boit |
| Directed by | Bernard Émond |
| Written by | Bernard Émond |
| Produced by | Bernadette Payeur |
| Starring | Élise Guilbault Luc Picard Michel Forget Fanny Mallette |
| Cinematography | Jean-Claude Labrecque |
| Edited by | Louise Côté |
| Music by | Pierre Desrochers |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Christal Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French |
Synopsis
editThe story follows the final moments of a middle-aged woman who reflects on her past life as an alcoholic and the various problems caused by it.
Accolades
edit| Award | Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genie Awards | 2002 (22nd) | Best Actress | Élise Guilbeault | Won | [2] [3] |
| Best Supporting Actor | Michel Forget | Nominated | |||
| Best Director | Bernard Émond | Nominated | |||
| Best Art Direction/Production Design | André-Line Beauparlant | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume Design | Sophie Lefebvre | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "A fight with life and the bottle: La Femme Qui Boit captures the despair of being a slave to drink". Montreal Gazette, February 16, 2001.
- ^ "Atanarjuat, War Bride lead Genie list". The Globe and Mail, December 13, 2001.
- ^ "Inuit film Atanarjuat wins five Genie Awards". Sudbury Star, February 8, 2002.
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