The Red Kitchen (1980)

The Red Kitchen (1980) poster

On a wedding day, women are confined to the kitchen to prepare the meal while the men wait to be served. While men talk politics and sports, women talk about their condition. A teenager observes the gap between the sexes. Co-directed by two actresses, Paule Baillargeon and Frederique Collin, The Red Kitchen is the birth of the Quebec women's cinema. The birth of the film was difficult, and funding has been largely achieved through donations from friends and a benefit concert. This war of the sexes takes place in a demanding formal research, based on the improvisation of the actors, whose preparation took place over long sessions in the workshop. The end result mixes black humour, horror and a very expressive fantasy that gave rise to heated debates.

Director: Paule Baillargeon, Frédérique Collin
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 82 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Yves Laferrière
Cinematography: Jean-Charles Tremblay
Editing: Babalou Hamelin
Production: Institut québécois du cinéma, Ballon Blanc, Productions Anastasie Inc., Les Films du Crépuscule, Canada Council for the Arts
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Budget: $247,946
Original Language: fr

Keywords

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More Films by Director: Paule Baillargeon, Frédérique Collin
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Red Kitchen about?
On a wedding day, women are confined to the kitchen to prepare the meal while the men wait to be served. While men talk politics and sports, women talk about their condition. A teenager observes the gap between the sexes. Co-directed by two actresses, Paule Baillargeon and Frederique Collin, The Red Kitchen is the birth of the Quebec women's cinema. The birth of the film was difficult, and funding has been largely achieved through donations from friends and a benefit concert. This war of the sexes takes place in a demanding formal research, based on the improvisation of the actors, whose preparation took place over long sessions in the workshop. The end result mixes black humour, horror and a very expressive fantasy that gave rise to heated debates.
Who directed The Red Kitchen?
The Red Kitchen was directed by Paule Baillargeon, Frédérique Collin.
Who stars in The Red Kitchen?
The Red Kitchen stars Michèle Mercure, Han Masson, Catherine Brunelle, Marie Ouellet, Monique Mercure, Valérie Déjoie.
How long is The Red Kitchen?
The Red Kitchen has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is The Red Kitchen?
The Red Kitchen is a Drama film.
What is the budget of The Red Kitchen?
The Red Kitchen had a budget of $247,946.
Where was The Red Kitchen produced?
The Red Kitchen was produced in Canada.