Joyeux Calvaire (1996)
Episodic and unflinchingly realistic, this docudrama offers a seldom-seen look into the lives of Montreal's homeless as it tells the story of a veteran beggar, Marcel, and his neophyte panhandler-buddy Joseph. Most of the time, the down-and-out duo spend their days walking about, talking to their equally less-fortunate and very eccentric peers. Though such wandering is seemingly aimless, Marcel is actually quietly searching for his long-lost and suicidal friend Stanley, in hopes of saving his life. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Gaston Lepage, Benoit Briere, (more)
- Director(s):
- Denys Arcand
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR
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Synopsis of Joyeux Calvaire
Episodic and unflinchingly realistic, this docudrama offers a seldom-seen look into the lives of Montreal's homeless as it tells the story of a veteran beggar, Marcel, and his neophyte panhandler-buddy Joseph. Most of the time, the down-and-out duo spend their days walking about, talking to their equally less-fortunate and very eccentric peers. Though such wandering is seemingly aimless, Marcel is actually quietly searching for his long-lost and suicidal friend Stanley, in hopes of saving his life. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of Joyeux Calvaire
- Gaston Lepage - Marcel
- Chantal Baril - Germaine
- Rene-Richard Cyr - Roland
- Andre Melancon
- Emmanuel Bilodeau
- Jean-Claude Germain
- Claude Laroche
- Luc Senay
- Director(s):
- Denys Arcand
- Writer(s):
- Claire Richard
- Producer(s):
- Denise Robert
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR(Adult Situations)
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