- A bold new Quebec film stands out strongly
- $1.5 million at the box office
- A lineup of beloved actors
- A touching and funny film
The film 125, rue des Malaises continues to charm Quebecois cinema-goers since its release. The comedy is off to an excellent box-office start, having already surpassed the impressive milestone of $1.5 million in earnings. A result that speaks to the public’s enthusiasm for this entirely Quebec-produced production, which is still playing in theaters across Quebec today.
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Boasting a star-studded cast, the feature film stars Rémy Girard, Geneviève Schmidt, Pier-Luc Funk, Claude Legault and Guylaine Tremblay, five actors among the most beloved by audiences. Their on-screen chemistry, combined with a script filled with humor and situations as funny as they are touching, contribute greatly to the film’s success.
Directed by Louis Bélanger, known for his sensitivity and storytelling prowess, and produced by Denise Robert, a cornerstone of Quebec cinema, 125, rue des Malaises manages to entertain while delivering a story that resonates with audiences. This combination of a seasoned team both in front of and behind the camera largely explains the glowing reviews and the highly favorable word-of-mouth that surround the film.
With a box office already surpassing $1.5 million and theaters continuing to welcome large crowds, everything points to 125, rue des Malaises riding this momentum in the weeks ahead. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s still screening in cinemas across Quebec.
To learn the film’s synopsis, continue reading.
A film that truly touches the heart
Laurent Perrier has made an irrevocable decision. Not out of despair, but from deep conviction. Before leaving, he wants to settle his affairs and ensure that nothing remains unresolved. He summons his daughter to his country house. But as the situation is already tense, an unknown knocks at the door and with him, the family’s peace shatters.
Between this unexpected visitor, a will that promises to make waves, and a neighbor who refuses to let go, what was meant to be a calm departure quickly spirals into chaos.
In trying to control everything to the end, Laurent triggers exactly what he was hoping to avoid and forces everyone to answer a question we’d rather dodge: who owns our life?
A human, tender, and timely comedy about the weight of secrets, awkward love, and the right to choose.
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