3 Movies Directed by Daniel Roby

White Skin

White Skin

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2005-03-17

Languages:

French

Countries:

Canada

Runtime:

92 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

(746 Reviews)

Director:

Daniel Roby

Cast:

Writer:

Joèl Champetier (novel)

Joèl Champetier (screenplay)

Daniel Roby (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Thierry has just become acquainted with Claire, and already he is deeply in love with her - even if she has the one characteristic he doesn't like in a woman: very pale skin. Despite Claire's attempts to dissuade him, they are fatally attracted to each other. Thierry is obsessed with her, and his best friend Henri sees him physically and mentally decaying. When Thierry finds out that Claire's sister had tried to kill Henri in a hotel, he realizes he knows very little about her, and about the mysterious genetic laws of heredity.

Funkytown

Funkytown

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2011-03-04

Languages:

French, English

Countries:

Canada

Runtime:

132 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.2 (698 Reviews)

Director:

Daniel Roby

Genres:

Drama

Fullplot:

Set in Montreal during the disco phenomenon some 35 years ago, Funkytown follows the life of a group of colorful characters. We follow their lives and tribulations as everyone converges on a regular basis at Montreal's hot disco spot: Starlight. Along the way, several events take place that change these characters' lives. As these characters' lives unfold, the Parti Quèbècois takes power changing the cultural landscape in Quebec while the disco craze slowly fades. While we keep up with these various characters - it is Bastien who is a central part of this story. His drug addiction, dreams to become an actor and womanizing - make him the "bigger than life" typical 70s character around which the whole story revolves.

Louis Cyr

Louis Cyr

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2014-04-28

Languages:

French, English

Countries:

Canada

IMDB Ratings:

7.5 (1014 Reviews)

Director:

Daniel Roby

Cast:

Writer:

Sylvain Guy (screenplay)

Paul Ohl (novel)

Fullplot:

Biopic of Louis Cyr, strongest man in the world at the end of the 19th Century.

Become a Movie Insider

Join our mailing list and get access to expert analysis, trivia, and recommendations that will elevate your movie-watching experience.

View our privacy policy.