Romain et Juliette (2000)

Directed by

Frédéric Lapierre

Genre

drama film

Country

Canada

How it feels

An elderly couple's long marriage is tested when an old flame of the wife reappears. Their adult daughter watches as old feelings and loyalties are stirred up.

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What happens

Romain et Juliette is a Canadian short drama film, directed by Frédéric Lapierre and released in 2000. The film stars Lionel Villeneuve and Hélène Loiselle as Romain and Juliette, an elderly couple whose 50-year-marriage is tested when Paul (Gabriel Gascon), an old flame of Juliette's, returns into her life. The cast also includes Louise Portal as Romain and Juliette's adult daughter. The film was Villeneuve's final performance before his death. The film premiered at the Abitibi-Témiscamingue International Film Festival in October 2000, and was later screened at the 2001 Toronto International Film Festival. It was a Jutra Award nominee for Best Live Action Short Film at the 3rd Jutra Awards in 2001. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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