Director: Philippe Gagnon.
Writers: Pierre Daudelin, Stéphane J. Bureau.
Set in 1665 New France, Le Poil de la Bête is one of those period pieces that tries to be something more than it is. There seems to be a love for the werewolf amongst international audiences even though this lycanthrope has no cultural heritage of its own (stories about shape-changing beasts can be found all around the globe).
The Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001) comes to mind as a better film bearing somewhat similar motifs, and this movie succeeds in where Le Poil de la Bête fails. It's more focused in what matters—in establishing a pathos of the era that sets the tone for the entire movie.
Here, one can find a werewolf story with some comedy, allegory and commentary all mixed in. It takes a shot at aristocracy by showing that even they are not without their secrets. And the...
Writers: Pierre Daudelin, Stéphane J. Bureau.
Set in 1665 New France, Le Poil de la Bête is one of those period pieces that tries to be something more than it is. There seems to be a love for the werewolf amongst international audiences even though this lycanthrope has no cultural heritage of its own (stories about shape-changing beasts can be found all around the globe).
The Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001) comes to mind as a better film bearing somewhat similar motifs, and this movie succeeds in where Le Poil de la Bête fails. It's more focused in what matters—in establishing a pathos of the era that sets the tone for the entire movie.
Here, one can find a werewolf story with some comedy, allegory and commentary all mixed in. It takes a shot at aristocracy by showing that even they are not without their secrets. And the...
- 2/12/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Ed Sum)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
This year Victoria, British Columbia will host several horror and thriller films. This year's festival begins February 4th with an opening event, which is inclusive and open to the public. The Vff ends a week later, February 13, with awards being announced this day. In the middle are over 150 film showings of various genres. So, take an early look at several Canadian and international films that bring the most gruesome and terrifying to this small town. Details on half a dozen tense films are below.
Blame
Showing: February 5th and 7th.
Director/writer: Michael Henry.
The synopsis for Blame is here:
"A film about a group of young vigilantes seeking revenge for a sexual betrayal. However, when the truth is out they find themselves on the dark side of justice" (Vff).
Les Petits Mouchoirs aka Little White Lies
Showing: February 12th.
Director/writer: Guillame Canet.
The plot for Little White Lies is here:
"Every year,...
Blame
Showing: February 5th and 7th.
Director/writer: Michael Henry.
The synopsis for Blame is here:
"A film about a group of young vigilantes seeking revenge for a sexual betrayal. However, when the truth is out they find themselves on the dark side of justice" (Vff).
Les Petits Mouchoirs aka Little White Lies
Showing: February 12th.
Director/writer: Guillame Canet.
The plot for Little White Lies is here:
"Every year,...
- 1/16/2011
- by Remove28DaysLaterAnalysisThis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
A fourth trailer of the upcoming adventure blockbuster Le poil de la bête has arrived online. The film's release is scheduled for October 1rst.
The story, which was penned by Stéphane J. Bureau and Pierre Daudelin, takes place in 1665 in New France at a time when a part of Canada was colonialized by France. Joseph Côté (Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge) escapes from a prison in order to avoid death by hanging. Moreover, while some colonial soldiers are chasing him, Joseph takes the identity of a jesuit and hides in the seigneury of Beaufort where most men are waiting for "daughhters of the king"(French women who were sent to Canada in order to find a husband).
At night, Joseph finds out that there are werewolves that terrorize the village. Besides, things get complicated when he falls in love with Marie Labotte (Viviane Audet), a "daughter of the king" that no one wants to marry.
The story, which was penned by Stéphane J. Bureau and Pierre Daudelin, takes place in 1665 in New France at a time when a part of Canada was colonialized by France. Joseph Côté (Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge) escapes from a prison in order to avoid death by hanging. Moreover, while some colonial soldiers are chasing him, Joseph takes the identity of a jesuit and hides in the seigneury of Beaufort where most men are waiting for "daughhters of the king"(French women who were sent to Canada in order to find a husband).
At night, Joseph finds out that there are werewolves that terrorize the village. Besides, things get complicated when he falls in love with Marie Labotte (Viviane Audet), a "daughter of the king" that no one wants to marry.
- 9/20/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
Les Films Séville, a Canadian film distributor, has revealed the second poster of the upcoming blockbuster Le poil de la bête. Moreover, this film directed by Philippe Gagnon will be released in Quebec on October 1, 2010.
The story, which was penned by Stéphane J. Bureau and Pierre Daudelin, takes place in 1665 in New France at a time when a part of Canada was colonialized by France. Joseph Côté (Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge) escapes from a prison in order to avoid death by hanging. Moreover, while some colonial soldiers are chasing him, Joseph takes the identity of a jesuit and hides in the seigneury of Beaufort where most men are waiting for "daughhters of the king"(French women who were sent to Canada in order to find a husband).
At night, Joseph finds out that there are werewolves that terrorize the village. Besides, things get complicated when he falls in love with Marie Labotte...
The story, which was penned by Stéphane J. Bureau and Pierre Daudelin, takes place in 1665 in New France at a time when a part of Canada was colonialized by France. Joseph Côté (Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge) escapes from a prison in order to avoid death by hanging. Moreover, while some colonial soldiers are chasing him, Joseph takes the identity of a jesuit and hides in the seigneury of Beaufort where most men are waiting for "daughhters of the king"(French women who were sent to Canada in order to find a husband).
At night, Joseph finds out that there are werewolves that terrorize the village. Besides, things get complicated when he falls in love with Marie Labotte...
- 7/27/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
A few months ago, The Cultural Post introduced you to the teaser of the upcoming film Le poil de la bête. Now, the full-length trailer of this film directed by Philippe Gagnon has surfaced online.
The story, which was penned by Stéphane J. Bureau and Pierre Daudelin, takes place in 1665 in New France at a time when a part of Canada was colonialized by France. Joseph Côté (Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge) escapes from a prison in order to avoid death by hanging. Moreover, while some colonial soldiers are chasing him, Joseph takes the identity of a jesuit and hides in the seigneury of Beaufort where most men are waiting for "daughhters of the king"(French women who were sent to Canada in order to find a husband).
At night, Joseph finds out that there are werewolves that terrorize the village. Besides, things get complicated when he falls in love with Marie Labotte...
The story, which was penned by Stéphane J. Bureau and Pierre Daudelin, takes place in 1665 in New France at a time when a part of Canada was colonialized by France. Joseph Côté (Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge) escapes from a prison in order to avoid death by hanging. Moreover, while some colonial soldiers are chasing him, Joseph takes the identity of a jesuit and hides in the seigneury of Beaufort where most men are waiting for "daughhters of the king"(French women who were sent to Canada in order to find a husband).
At night, Joseph finds out that there are werewolves that terrorize the village. Besides, things get complicated when he falls in love with Marie Labotte...
- 5/6/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
Admit it: You've been waiting for this. The teaser of the upcoming film Le poil de la bête is already online. Moreover, this film directed by Philippe Gagnon will be released on October 1rst, 2010.
The story, which was penned by Stéphane J. Bureau and Pierre Daudelin, takes place in 1665 in New France at a time when a part of Canada was colonialized by France. Joseph Côté (Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge) escapes from a prison in order to avoid death by hanging. Moreover, while some colonial soldiers are chasing him, Joseph takes the identity of a jesuit and hides in the seigneury of Beaufort where most men are waiting for "daughhters of the king"(French women who were sent to Canada in order to find a husband).
At night, Joseph finds out that there are werewolves that terrorize the village. Besides, things get complicated when he falls in love with Marie Labotte (Viviane Audet...
The story, which was penned by Stéphane J. Bureau and Pierre Daudelin, takes place in 1665 in New France at a time when a part of Canada was colonialized by France. Joseph Côté (Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge) escapes from a prison in order to avoid death by hanging. Moreover, while some colonial soldiers are chasing him, Joseph takes the identity of a jesuit and hides in the seigneury of Beaufort where most men are waiting for "daughhters of the king"(French women who were sent to Canada in order to find a husband).
At night, Joseph finds out that there are werewolves that terrorize the village. Besides, things get complicated when he falls in love with Marie Labotte (Viviane Audet...
- 2/18/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
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