Cast
View AllGuy Provencher
as Léo Durand
Guy Hoffmann
as Propriétaire de l'imprimerie
Henri Norbert
as Monsieur Jean
Pierre Chouinard
as Un avocat
Ovila Légaré
as Le père Durand
Ernest Guimond
as Un livreur
Arthur Prévost
as Un notaire
Jacques Lavoie
as Jacques Durand
Diane Turcotte
as
Monique Prieur
as
Patricia Carli
as
Crew
Director
- Jean Martimbeau
Writer
- Diane Turcotte
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, La douzième heure examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Jean Martimbeau brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1966, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of La douzième heure took approximately 3 months from pre-production to final cut.
- With a budget of $0.1 million, the film represented a significant investment in bringing this story to the screen.
- The final cut of the film runs for 70 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 103 minutes long.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 3 weeks before filming began.
- The costume department created over 302 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The musical score contains over 65 unique compositions.
Historical Context
- In 1966, when this film was released:
- The space race between the USSR and USA was at its height.
- Social and cultural revolution was transforming Western societies.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: May 15, 1966
- Runtime: 1h 10m
- Budget: $60,000