Underplayed Gems

Minuit, le soir (2005)

Minuit, le soir poster
Directed by
Daniel Grou
Genre
drama television series
Country
Canada
Length
3 seasons, 37 episodes
Rating
8.7 of 10 from 7 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

The series follows three bouncers in Montreal as they navigate their personal lives and demanding jobs. It shows the daily struggles they face both inside the nightclub and at home.

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What happens

Minuit, le soir (French: Midnight, in the evening) is a character-driven Quebec television show. Set and shot in Montreal, the 30-minute show revolves around the lives of three bouncers, both in private and at work. The show is notable for its portrayal of the daily hardships facing each of the principal characters. Gritty cinematography and fast-paced direction are also key elements of the show's style. All the show's episodes were directed by Daniel Grou (aka Podz). Aired by public broadcaster Radio-Canada, the show achieved critical acclaim in local media and among viewers, reaching on average 1.3 million people during its first season. Minuit, le soir eventually won 17 Gémeaux Awards for its three seasons, the local equivalent of the American Emmys, the Geminis in other Canadian provinces or the British Academy Television Awards. The title of the show evokes the bouncers' work cycle and the fact they work at night. Although title screens and promotional logos do not include the comma between minuit and le, it does appears officially in the show's title. Minuit, le soir aired for three seasons, ending its run in 2007. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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