3 Movies Starring Mèlissa Dèsormeaux-Poulin

Incendies

Incendies

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2011-01-12

Languages:

French, Arabic, English

Countries:

Canada, France

Runtime:

139 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

8.2 (65816 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Valèrie Beaugrand-Champagne (script consultant)

Wajdi Mouawad (play)

Denis Villeneuve

Fullplot:

A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to the Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love.

Beyond the Walls

Beyond the Walls

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2012-12-05

Languages:

French, Albanian

Countries:

Belgium, Canada, France

Runtime:

98 min

Rated:

UNRATED

IMDB Ratings:

6.6 (885 Reviews)

Director:

David Lambert

Genres:

Drama

Fullplot:

Paulo, a young pianist, meets Ilir, a bartender and bass guitar player originally from Albania. They become lovers. Confronted by his girlfriend Anka, Paulo finds himself out on the street. Despite Ilir's misgivings, Paulo moves in with him. One day, when Paulo promises that he will love Ilir for the rest of his life, Ilir leaves the city and doesn't return. A few days later, Paulo finds out that Ilir is in jail, and their relationship faces unexpected challenges.

Gabrielle

Gabrielle

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2013-10-16

Languages:

French, English

Countries:

Canada

Runtime:

104 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (1124 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Louise Archambault

Valèrie Beaugrand-Champagne (script consultant)

Fullplot:

Gabrielle is a young woman with Williams syndrome who has a contagious joie de vivre and an exceptional musical gift. Since she met her boyfriend Martin, at the recreation centre where they are choir members, they have been inseparable. However, because they are "different," their loved ones are fearful of their relationship. As the choir prepares for an important music festival, Gabrielle does everything she can to gain her independence. As determined as she is, Gabrielle must still confront other people's prejudices as well as her own limitations in the hope of experiencing a love far from the "ordinary".

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