Cast
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Madeleine Péloquin
as Sœur Cécile
Ariane Legault
as Léonie (11 ans)
Victor Andres Trelles Turgeon
as Père Malachy
Geneviève Bujold
as Sœur Cécile (72 ans)
Micheline Lanctôt
as Léonie (62 ans)
Rossif Sutherland
as Jésus (as Rossif Racette Sutherland)
Lynda Johnson
as Pauline, la mère de Léonie
Lawrence Arcouette
as Jacques, le frère de Pauline
Marc Paquet
as Gérard, le père de Léonie
Suzanne Garceau
as La mère supérieure
Diane Langlois
as La sœur directrice
Simone Chevalot
as Sœur Irène de la Trinité
Micheline Poitras
as Sœur Charles-Boromée
Jean Pierre Lefebvre
as L'évêque
Émile Proulx-Cloutier
as Le jeune vicaire
Crew
Director
- Micheline Lanctôt
Writer
- Micheline Lanctôt
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Pour l'amour de Dieu examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Micheline Lanctôt 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 2011, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Pour l'amour de Dieu took approximately 9 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 113 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 144 minutes long.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 6 weeks before filming began.
- The costume department created over 454 unique costume pieces for the production.
Historical Context
- In 2011, when this film is released:
- Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
- Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: September 2, 2011
- Runtime: 1h 53m