The naturalism and honesty of gabrielle has earned it kudos from film festivals around the world, but now director louise archambault is preparing to unveil the frenchlanguage comingofage drama. Pitched as narrative but with the naturalism of direct cinema, gabrielle astonishes with its. Oct 17, 20 gabrielle, the louise archambault directed relationship drama that is canadas entry into this years foreign language film oscar race, will be released this winter by entertainment one, which has. Audiences eager to escape into the woods and enjoy the finer things in life simply must see and the birds rained down. Steven pinker talks about it briefly in his book the language. In gabrielle, actress gabrielle marionrivard stars in the title role, and suffers from the same disorder williams syndrome as her character. Awardwinning filmmaker louise archambault, bfa 93, mfa 00, began her career in the quebec film industry holding a. We talk to louise archambault, the quebecois director of the canadian screen award best picture nominee gabrielle about avoiding misery and melodrama, her documentarystyle approach to filmmaking, how coming of age stories can happen at any point in life, how her cast never felt pressured, and the relationship between her two award nominated leads. I didnt want to deconstruct what she said in her book. Louise archambault, director, writer, cinematographer born 1 january 1970 in montreal, qc. A favourite at kcff thanks to features like the festivals 2014 opener gabrielle, director louise archambault returns with another film thats rich with insight, humour and warmth. With stubborn courage and a real zest for life, gabrielle prevails against all odds to win her freedom.
Scenario scenars french edition kindle edition by louise archambault. Then gabrielle s beloved and supportive sister confesses that she is going to move to india, and gabrielle s world is truly in danger of falling apart. Gabrielle, about a disabled womans joys and travails the. Since she met her boyfriend martin, at the recreation centre where they are. Gabrielle, canadas submission for the academy award nomination for best foreign language film. Writerdirector louise archambault s second feature is an exceptionally wellobserved, beautifully rendered portrait of a young woman suddenly faced some rather epic lifeevolving changes. Historical records and family trees related to marie louise archambault. Both and the birds rained down and gabrielle tell love stories that we dont. The film follows gabrielle, a young woman who has williams syndrome and lives in a home for developmentally. However, because they are different, their loved ones are fearful of their relationship.
Problem is, writerdirector louise archambaults neatly affirmative denouement is at odds with the more uncertain reality occurring at the edges of the films drama. This is a list of films produced and coproduced in quebec, canada ordered by year of release. The naturalism and honesty of gabrielle has earned it kudos from film festivals around the world, but now director louise archambault is preparing to unveil the frenchlanguage comingofage drama to a wider canadian audience. Jul 03, 2014 there is an infectious reality that is not accidental in gabrielle, canadian filmmaker louise archambault s story of first love for an engaging young couple, who happen to have intellectual. An antidote for cynicism that still upholds the truth of its characters struggles, louise archambault s gabrielle is a refreshingly heartwarming and peculiar love story the films title character is based on gabrielle marion rivard, a real woman with williams syndrome. Her gabrielle is an excitable spirit who expresses herself in a community choir, where her romance with a similarly disabled young man alexandre landry is stifled by the practical concerns of. Colorado singer songwriter music tour gabrielle louise show. Gabrielle is a 20 canadian drama film directed by louise archambault and starring gabrielle marionrivard as gabrielle, a young woman with williams syndrome who participates in a choir of developmentally disabled adults, and begins a romantic relationship with her choirmate martin alexandre landry. Although the majority of quebec films are produced in french due to quebecs predominantly french canadian population, a number of english language films are also produced in the province. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Then gabrielles beloved and supportive sister confesses that she is going to move to india, and gabrielles world is truly in danger of falling apart. Louise archambault has cut an impressive figure in contemporary quebecois cinema, writing and directing films that combine a neonaturalistic style with an oldfashioned sense of character and narrative.
Archambault, gilles 28x33 black modern frame and double matted museum art print titled the days of wine and roses. Gabrielle explores williams syndrome by casting an actress. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. A talented young singer with williams syndrome simply falls in love in gabrielle, the second fiction feature of frenchcanadian filmmaker louise archambault. Louise archambault s gabrielle is centered around the eponymous character gabrielle marionrivard and her pursuit of independence and satisfaction in her daily and interpersonal life. Her first film, atomic sake 1999, attracted attention and toured the international festival circuit, earning the 2000 jutra for best short film as well as best film at the festival delle donne in turin, italy. Gabrielle is a 20 canadian drama film directed by louise archambault and starring gabrielle. Louise archambault is a canadian film director and screenwriter. Gabrielle louise archambault bande annonce youtube. Gabrielle marionrivard, alexandre landry, louise archambault. Gabrielle is a frenchlanguage, comingofage film directed by louise archambault. Her books include collaborations with oscarwinning actresses faye. The third film by louise archambault is a poignant and bittersweet tale of embracing life. However, the film is more than a reductive parable of triumph in the.
Nonetheless, she is inflicted with williams syndrome, and everyday life could pose a danger to her health and safety. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. She is best known for her films familia, which won the claude jutra award in 2005, and gabrielle, which won the canadian screen award for best picture in 2014. Gabrielle marionrivard, alexandre landry, melissa desormeauxpoulin, vincentguillaume otis, louise archambault, luc dery, kim mccraw. Jan 09, 2014 her gabrielle is an excitable spirit who expresses herself in a community choir, where her romance with a similarly disabled young man alexandre landry is stifled by the practical concerns of. September 16, 2019 i want to reach and let audiences discover that were all the same. Yet, she is well aware what others go through in everyday life, so she falls in love with martin, a comember of the choir, played by alexandre landry. Gabrielle, the new film from montreal director louise archambault, is romeo and juliet with a twist. First seen singing with a choir made up entirely of people with developmental disabilities, gabrielle.
Gabrielle is een vrouw van begin twintig met een lichte verstandelijke beperking. Kingston canadian film festival il pleuvait des oiseaux. Louise archambault talks and the birds rained down what. Gabrielle louise and her tour manager, chris garre, give workshops along the way, explaining to interested environmentalists how the technology works to convert and run a vehicle on used grease. Gabrielle louise show colorado americana music singer songwriter folk musician female. Gabrielle explores williams syndrome by casting an actress who. Louise archambault holds a masters degree in fine arts from concordia university in montreal. Published on aug 7, 20 quebecois director louise archambault follows her smart and refreshing debut feature familia with this tender drama about a developmentally challenged young womans quest. Jul 04, 2014 the second feature directed by louise archambault, gabrielle has a documentarylike feel, with its handheld camera work and naturalistic performances. Louis archambault starring gabrielle marionrivard and alexandre landry. The francophone director lands at the toronto international film festival with her comingofage tale, gabrielle, backed by the same team behind the oscarnominated films monsieur. Williams syndrome isnt particularly well known, as chromosomal defects go. Gabrielle centers on a woman with williams syndrome who longs to.
Gabrielle, about a disabled womans joys and travails the new. While wildfires threaten the region, their quiet life is about to be shaken by the arrival of two women a story of intertwined destinies, where love can happen at any age. Louise archambaults touching film and the birds rained down, based on jocelyne sauciers 2011 novel, was named to tiffs top ten films list. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Marielouise archambault historical records and family. She is best known for her films familia, which won the claude jutra award in 2005, and gabrielle, which won the canadian. Gabrielle is a 22yearold woman with williams syndrome, a genetic disorder that often slows cognitive skills, while increasing sociability and musical talent. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading gabrielle scenario du film.
Buy the kobo ebook book gabrielle scenario du film. Gabrielle archambault born chaffin, born 1634 gabrielle archambault born chaffin 1634 gabrielle archambault born chaffin was born on month day 1634, at birth place, to claude chaffin and louise chaffin born pitrou. When she falls in love with a similarly challenged young man in her choir, she discovers that both the families and the social workers are alarmed. Join facebook to connect with gabrielle louise and others you may know. Wanneer zij en medekoorlid martin hevig verliefd worden doet ze er alles aan. She has directed numerous short films, including atomic sake, lock, petite mort and kluane. Quebecois director louise archambault follows her smart and refreshing debut feature familia with this tender drama about a developmentally. Gabrielle seeks to charm audiences toronto quebec filmmaker louise archambault admits her provinces tightknit film community may seem a little incestuous. Gabrielle is a 22yearold woman with williams syndrome, a genetic disorder that often slows cognitive skills while increasing sociability and musical talent.
The frenchcanadian drama gabrielle no relation to the acclaimed 2005 frenchbutnotcanadian movie gabrielle starring isabelle huppertis about a young woman with williams syndrome, played by a nonprofessional actor who actually has it. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Quebecois director louise archambault follows her smart and refreshing debut feature familia with this tender drama about a developmentally challenged young womans quest for independence and. Her special needs necessitate constant reconciliation with the rapidly changing variables of her psychological and physical surroundings. Deep in the quebec countryside, three hermits who dropped out of society decades before are compelled to contend with the world once again. As the choir prepare for an important music festival, gabrielle does. Problem is, writerdirector louise archambault s neatly affirmative denouement is at odds with the more uncertain reality occurring at the edges of the films drama. Since she met her boyfriend martin, at the recreation centre where they are choir members, they have been inseparable. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names.
Through life, death and sex, louise archambault wants us. When you see a success like louise archambaults gabrielle, it really inspires everyone here students, staff and professors to maintain that tradition of excellence. Gabrielle, her second feature film, premiered at the locarno international film festival where it won the audience award. There is an infectious reality that is not accidental in gabrielle, canadian filmmaker louise archambault s story of first love for an engaging young couple, who happen to have intellectual. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Gabrielle archambault historical records and family. Her caretaker is her sister, sophie, played by melissa desormeaux poulin. Clinton archambault, oriana paola, claudio marcotulli, et al. With gabrielle marionrivard, alexandre landry, melissa desormeauxpoulin, vincentguillaume otis. Bande annonce du film gabrielle, realise par louise archambault en salles au quebec le 20 septembre 20 resume. When gabrielle louise isnt performing, shes most likely tango dancing, hiking a mountain, or jumping off a cliff into some summer river. Writerdirector louise archambaults neatly affirmative denouement is at odds with the more uncertain reality occurring at the edges of the films. Specializing in headshots the bring your best self through the lens so you can step up your game with an afforable set of headshots that speak for you. The musically gifted but developmentally challenged gabrielle lives in a group home with four other adults who have similar disabilities.
Through life, death and sex, louise archambault wants us to. Writerdirector louise archambault deals with gabrielle s disability matter of factly, acknowledging that her life is as complex and rich as anyones while honestly engaging her everyday concerns. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Gabrielle louise archambault s hearttugger fits into the solid market for wellmade, uplifting stories about individuals with special needs. Through life, death and sex, louise archambault wants us to see the beauty of everyone in her new film and the birds rained down. Jul 14, 20 bande annonce du film gabrielle, realise par louise archambault en salles au quebec le 20 septembre 20 resume.
Gabrielle is a 20 canadian drama film directed by louise archambault and starring gabrielle marionrivard as gabrielle, a young woman with williams syndrome who participates in a choir of developmentally disabled adults, and begins a romantic relationship with. Gabrielle targets a simplistic triumphofthehumanspirit sentiment even as it cant help but expose the troubling realities of its narrative circumstances. She sings in a montreal choir with other disabled adults, where she meets and falls in love with the dashingly handsome martin. As far as gabrielle, she is played by gabrielle marionrivard, who in real life also has williams syndrome.
It features a cast from a real choir for people with disabilities, with marionrivard being a. Like all young women, gabrielle wants her independence, but of course her situation is exceptional. Writerdirector louise archambault uses a free and easy camera style and mosaiclike editing to suggest how intensely gabrielle responds to elements of everyday life. It is a priority for cbc to create a website that is accessible to all canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges.
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