Les fous de Bassan
In a small town on Quebec's Gaspé peninsula in 1936, a young man returns home after a five-year absence. A hit with the local ladies but not with the object of his heart's desire, the town is thrown into turmoil as rape and murder ensues.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Released
- 1987
- Country
- Canada, France
Details
Release year: 1987
Storyline
In a small town on Quebec's Gaspé peninsula in 1936, a young man returns home after a five-year absence. A hit with the local ladies but not with the object of his heart's desire, the town is thrown into turmoil as rape and murder ensues.
Top credits
- Steve Banner â Stevens Brown
Charlotte Valandrey â Olivia Atkins
Laure Marsac â Nora Atkins
AngĂšle Coutu â Maureen
Did you know
âą The haunting original score is written in the style of Estonian composer Avro PĂ€rt (in particular PĂ€rt's piece "Fratres" in its version as three-part music with solo variations: 1980 for violin and piano)
âą The book on which the film is based was published in 1982 to strong critical acclaim. The novel sold really well and also won an important French literary prize: the Prix Femina.
âą It was Francis Mankiewicz who was originally supposed to direct the film, but he left the project following a dispute with the producers.
User reviews
Fascinating, emotional and passionate..
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Stereo
- Color
- Color
Photos 29
