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Mars et Avril Directed by Martin Villeneuve Produced by Martin Villeneuve
Anne-Marie Gélinas
Benoît BeaulieuWritten by Martin Villeneuve Based on Mars et Avril by
Martin VilleneuveStarring Jacques Languirand
Caroline Dhavernas
Paul Ahmarani
Robert LepageCinematography Benoît Beaulieu Editing by Mathieu Demers Studio Mars et Avril Inc.
Les Productions du 8e Art
Item 7Distributed by Alliance Vivafilm Release date(s) 2012 Running time 90 minutes Country Canada Language French Budget $2 million Mars et Avril is a Canadian science fiction film, currently in post-production, starring Jacques Languirand, Caroline Dhavernas, Paul Ahmarani and Robert Lepage. The feature film, based on the graphic novels of the same name, is written, produced and directed by Martin Villeneuve.[1]
Almost entirely shot on green screen, this independent film has a significant amount of visual effects. The project is being financed by Telefilm Canada, SODEC, Les Productions du 8e Art and the Harold Greenberg Fund, and will be distributed in Canada by Alliance Vivafilm. It is scheduled to open in theaters in 2012.[2]
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Plot
Mars et Avril takes place in a Montreal of the future when humanity is ready to move to Mars. But, not everyone is ready to go. Jacob Obus, a charismatic and beloved septuagenarian, leader of the anti-cybernetic movement, takes pride in slowing down time. He plays captivating music on instruments inspired by women’s bodies and designed by his friend, Arthur. It’s when Jacob and Arthur are smitten by Avril, a young and short-winded photographer, that the true nature of the old sex symbol is revealed. After making love for the first time in his life, Jacob is ready to leave for Mars in search of his muse. In the midst of everything arrives Eugène Spaak, inventor, cosmologist and Arthur’s father, who maintains that Mars is only a chimera.[3]
Production design
Mars et Avril benefits from the collaboration of Belgian comic book artist François Schuiten — best known for drawing the series Les Cités Obscures, published by Casterman —, who is working on the film as production designer.[4]
Cast
- Jacques Languirand ... Jacob Obus
- Caroline Dhavernas ... Avril
- Paul Ahmarani ... Arthur
- Robert Lepage ... Eugène Spaak (head)
- Jean Asselin ... Eugène Spaak (body) / Serveur automate
- Stéphane Demers ... Bernard Brel
- Jean Marchand ... Pneumatologue
- Kathleen Fortin ... Modèle d'Arthur
- Marcel Sabourin ... Capucin
- André Montmorency ... Pierrot
- Gabriel Gascon ... Arlequin
- Emanuel Hoss-Desmarais ... Marsonaute 1
- Pierre Leblanc ... Marsonaute 2
- Richard Robitaille ... Marsonaute 3
- Khanh Hua ... Serveur automate
- Michèle Deslauriers ... Standardiste (voice)
- Denis Gravereaux ... Cosmologue 1
- Charles Papasoff ... Cosmologue 2
References
- ^ Denis Villeneuve's brother Martin imagines future Montreal with 'Mars et Avril', article from Canadian Press, October 26, 2011
- ^ Jacques Languirand dans l'espace, article from La Presse, April 29, 2011
- ^ Telefilm Canada's 2010 catalogue
- ^ Interview with Schuiten on ActuaBD, April 15, 2010
External links
- Mars et Avril at the Internet Movie Database
- Jacques Languirand dans l'espace, article from La Presse, April 29, 2011
- Mars et Avril sortira en 2012, article from Le Journal de Montréal, April 29, 2011
- Mars et Avril en 2012, April 28, 2011
- Exclusive look at Canadian scifi film MARS ET AVRIL a graphic novel adaptation, article from Quiet Earth, April 4, 2011
Categories:- Upcoming films
- Canadian films
- French-language films
- Canadian science fiction films
- Films based on comics
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