Mistress Madeleine (1986)
Part of the Daughters of the Country series, this film, set in the 1850s, unfolds against the backdrop of the Hudson's Bay Company's monopoly of the fur trade. In protest, some Métis engage in trade with the Americans. Madeleine, the Métis common-law wife of a Hudson's Bay Company clerk, is torn between loyalty to her husband and loyalty to her brother, a freetrader. Even more shattering, a change in company policy destroys Madeleine's happy and secure life, forcing her to re-evaluate her identity.
Director: Aaron Kim Johnston
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: December 12, 1986
Cast
- Mireille Deyglun - Madeleine
- Neil Munro - Charles
- Harry Daniels - Joseph
- Alan Williams - Kirk
- Victor Cowie - MacGregor
- Winona Stevenson - Sara
- Makka Kleist - Loon
- Kennetch Charlette - Phillipe
- Dennell Swampy - Robert
- Jerry Martin - Louis
Screenplay
- Anne Cameron
- Aaron Kim Johnston
- Norma Bailey (Script Editor)
- Sharon Riis (Script Editor)
Music: Pierre Guerin
Cinematography: Ian Elkin
Editing: Norma Bailey, Judy Krupanszky
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
canada, indigenous, fur trade, fur trader, métis, indigenous women, hudson bay
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mistress Madeleine about?
- Part of the Daughters of the Country series, this film, set in the 1850s, unfolds against the backdrop of the Hudson's Bay Company's monopoly of the fur trade. In protest, some Métis engage in trade with the Americans. Madeleine, the Métis common-law wife of a Hudson's Bay Company clerk, is torn between loyalty to her husband and loyalty to her brother, a freetrader. Even more shattering, a change in company policy destroys Madeleine's happy and secure life, forcing her to re-evaluate her identity.
- Who directed Mistress Madeleine?
- Mistress Madeleine was directed by Aaron Kim Johnston.
- Who stars in Mistress Madeleine?
- Mistress Madeleine stars Mireille Deyglun, Neil Munro, Harry Daniels, Alan Williams, Victor Cowie, Winona Stevenson.
- How long is Mistress Madeleine?
- Mistress Madeleine has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Mistress Madeleine?
- Mistress Madeleine is a History, Drama film.
- Where was Mistress Madeleine produced?
- Mistress Madeleine was produced in Canada.