Emile Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Independent Canadian filmmaker Carl Bessai directs Emile, the final entry in his identity trilogy that started with Johnny and Lola. Ian McKellen plays Emile, a retired university professor who travels from England to his hometown in Canada in order to accept an educational honor. Visiting the family farm in Saskatchewan, he recalls his childhood relationships with brothers Freddy (Tygh Runyan) and Carl (Chris William Martin). He stays with his grown-up niece, Nadia (Deborah Kara Unger), who still hasn't forgiven him for his misdeeds of the past. Trying to make up for abandoning her, Emile develops an emotional bond with her daughter, Maria (Theo Crane). Emile premiered at the 2003 Toronto Film Festival. - Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
02/04/2005
DVD Release Date:
04/26/2005
Rating:
R
Run Time:
95 min.
Distributor(s):
Castle Hill
Production Co.:
BV International Pictures, Meltemi Entertainment Limited, Raven West Films Production, Redbus Film Distribution, Seville
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Farm Life, Starting Over, Haunted By the Past, Sibling Relationships, Families in Crisis, Golden Years
Tone:
Deliberate, Gentle, Heartwarming, Reflective, Somber, Stirring
Keywords:
family-strife, niece, professor, reconciliation
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (02-04-2005)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
