The Great Darkened Days
While a world war rages, Philippe, a draft-dodger from Quebec, takes refuge in the American West, surviving by competing in Charlie Chaplin impersonation contests. As Philippe makes his long journey home, he encounters various characters under the sway of a destructive madness borne of the chaotic times. His voyage, both violent and fascinating, is a hallucinatory initiation to the darker side of the American dream.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Released
- 2018
- Country
- Canada
Details
Release year: 2018
Storyline
While a world war rages, Philippe, a draft-dodger from Quebec, takes refuge in the American West, surviving by competing in Charlie Chaplin impersonation contests. As Philippe makes his long journey home, he encounters various characters under the sway of a destructive madness borne of the chaotic times. His voyage, both violent and fascinating, is a hallucinatory initiation to the darker side of the American dream.
Top credits
Martin Dubreuil — Philippe
Romain Duris — Lester
Reda Kateb — Hector
Sarah Gadon — Helen
Did you know
• The Canadian film premiered at TIFF in Toronto in September 2018.
• Parts of the film was filmed at the Nevada Northern Railway Museum in Ely, Nevada. One of the museum's steam locomotives and passenger coaches is seen in the film but also many of the railroad yard buildings were used for other scenes because of their old time look.
• The voice heard on the car radio is General Georges Patton speaking to his troops during WW2 on the European front.
User reviews
Chilling, Stylish, Dark, yet still Hopeful
Disturbing
Technical specs
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
- Color
- Color, Black and White
