Simply Johanne (2024)
Abandoned on the doorstep of a Montreal orphanage, Johanne Harrelle eventually rose to prominence as a gifted artist, actress, and one of North America's first Black models. Simply Johanne deftly explores her complex and audacious life through archival footage, interviews with loved ones and performances of her writings by three contemporary actresses. The film chronicles the journey of a magnetic and passionate woman who defied the expectations of her time.
Director: Nadine Valcin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: September 10, 2024
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Jacques Kuba-Seguin
Editing: Katharine Asals
Production: Sahkosh Productions
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights
Keywords
artist, comedian, biography, modeling, black canadian
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Simply Johanne about?
- Abandoned on the doorstep of a Montreal orphanage, Johanne Harrelle eventually rose to prominence as a gifted artist, actress, and one of North America's first Black models. Simply Johanne deftly explores her complex and audacious life through archival footage, interviews with loved ones and performances of her writings by three contemporary actresses. The film chronicles the journey of a magnetic and passionate woman who defied the expectations of her time.
- Who directed Simply Johanne?
- Simply Johanne was directed by Nadine Valcin.
- Who stars in Simply Johanne?
- Simply Johanne stars Abla Osman, Isoloy Katshingu, Danielle Ouimet.
- How long is Simply Johanne?
- Simply Johanne has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Simply Johanne?
- Simply Johanne is a Documentary film.
- Where was Simply Johanne produced?
- Simply Johanne was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of Simply Johanne?
- The themes of Simply Johanne include: Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights.