The Favourite Game (2003)
As a kid, Leo thought he possessed, like a magician, the secret power to make things happen. As a young man, he certainly knows how to make things happen with women. But as his best friend Krantz would say to him, "Why do you always ask questions you already know answers to?" Leo believes firmly in what he invents from one day to the next. Images, impressions, stories fill his head. That's just how he is: life, for Leo, is just a game. Behind this childlike attitude, hides the very essence of his own life's quest.
Director: Bernar Hébert
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: February 28, 2003
Cast
- JR Bourne - Leo / poet
- Michèle-Barbara Pelletier - Shell
- Cary Lawrence - Lisa
- Sabine Karsenti - Tamara / Leo's ex-girlfriend
- Daniel Brochu - Krantz / Leo's friend
- Vikki Walker - Nellie / Leo's cousin
- Catlin Foster - Leo / 10 years old
- Ashley Lang - Lisa / 10 years old
- Wyatt Bowen - Krantz / 10 years old
- Bronwen Mantel - Leo's Mother
Screenplay
- Leonard Cohen (Novel)
- Peter Putka (Screenplay)
Music: Gaetan Gravel
Cinematography: Serge Ladouceur
Editing: Philippe Ralet
Production: Ciné Qua Non
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
philosophy, poetry, coming of age
More Films by Director: Bernar Hébert
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Favourite Game about?
- As a kid, Leo thought he possessed, like a magician, the secret power to make things happen. As a young man, he certainly knows how to make things happen with women. But as his best friend Krantz would say to him, "Why do you always ask questions you already know answers to?" Leo believes firmly in what he invents from one day to the next. Images, impressions, stories fill his head. That's just how he is: life, for Leo, is just a game. Behind this childlike attitude, hides the very essence of his own life's quest.
- Who directed The Favourite Game?
- The Favourite Game was directed by Bernar Hébert.
- Who stars in The Favourite Game?
- The Favourite Game stars JR Bourne, Michèle-Barbara Pelletier, Cary Lawrence, Sabine Karsenti, Daniel Brochu, Vikki Walker.
- How long is The Favourite Game?
- The Favourite Game has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Favourite Game?
- The Favourite Game is a Drama film.
- Where was The Favourite Game produced?
- The Favourite Game was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of The Favourite Game?
- The themes of The Favourite Game include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.