Bittersweet Memories (2004)
1952, Québec - Alys Robi, vocalist at the top of her popularity and recognized worldwide, was interned in spite of herself, by her father. Medical authorities prescribe her the only cure for a possible cure: the lobotomy. Under the bright lights of the operating room, Alys sees her 28-year life flash before her eyes.
Director: Denise Filiatrault
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: December 17, 2004
Cast
- Pascale Bussières - Alys Robi
- Michel Barrette - Napoléon "Paulo" Robitaille
- Serge Postigo - Oliver Guimond
- Denis Bernard - Lucio Agostini
- Noémie Yelle - Alys Roby, adolescente
- Johanne-Marie Tremblay - Bertine Robitaille
- Adèle Reinhardt - Rosanna
- Lise Dion - Manda
- Nathalie Mallette - Rose "La Poune" Ouellette
- Chantal Baril - Juliette Pétrie
Screenplay
Music: Jean Robitaille, Sébastien Robitaille
Cinematography: Pierre Mignot
Production: Cinémaginaire, Société Radio-Canada, Super Écran, Téléfilm Canada, SODEC
Country: Canada
Language: English, Español, Français, Latin
Original Language: fr
Themes
Musical Spectacle, Musician Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
musical, biography, psychiatry, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bittersweet Memories about?
- 1952, Québec - Alys Robi, vocalist at the top of her popularity and recognized worldwide, was interned in spite of herself, by her father. Medical authorities prescribe her the only cure for a possible cure: the lobotomy. Under the bright lights of the operating room, Alys sees her 28-year life flash before her eyes.
- Who directed Bittersweet Memories?
- Bittersweet Memories was directed by Denise Filiatrault.
- Who stars in Bittersweet Memories?
- Bittersweet Memories stars Pascale Bussières, Michel Barrette, Serge Postigo, Denis Bernard, Noémie Yelle, Johanne-Marie Tremblay.
- How long is Bittersweet Memories?
- Bittersweet Memories has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Bittersweet Memories?
- Bittersweet Memories is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was Bittersweet Memories produced?
- Bittersweet Memories was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of Bittersweet Memories?
- The themes of Bittersweet Memories include: Musical Spectacle, Musician Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.