Yvon Leroux Movies
- 1994
Native Americans clash with the Canadian government as they struggle for independence in this factual Canadian drama set in Quebec during the summer of 1990. Eddie Laroche, a rebellious native leader spawned a national crises when he and his supporters declared the independence of Aki territory in a far-flung area of northern Quebec. He refused to negotiate without the presences of television cameras to record his people's plight. Jean Fontaine was the reporter assigned to the story and much of the film is told from his viewpoint. To reach Laroche's land, negotiators, government officials, and the film crew had to travel by boat. Fontaine is initially cynical and reluctant to do the story, but after he spends time on the boat interviewing it's passengers, his cynicism has dissolves and he realizes he is faced with the presentations of a terribly complex situation. His dilemma provides a main focus for the film. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Donald Morin, Guy Nadon, (more)
- 1977
In this socially conscious drama, a TV journalist begins investigating a large factory that has been threatening the health of the children who live in the town's poorest, most polluted section. Because of his investigation, he and his family are threatened by company thugs. He gets no help from his TV station as they are loathe to tangle with big business. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Len Cariou
- 1976
This Canadian film stars Marcel Sabourin as J. A. Martin, journeyman photographer. Several times per year, Martin packs his bulky equipment and goes on the road in search of photogenic subjects, leaving his wife (Monique Mercure) behind. On this occasion, however, Mme. Martin insists upon accompanying her husband. She soon discovers that the truculent, inner-directed M. Martin may have been making ooh-la-la with some of his more attractive female portrait subjects. Director Jean Beaudrin adds a dash of topicality to J.A. Martin, Photographer with some genteel lobbying in favor of Quebec's Separatist movement. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Marcel Sabourin, Monique Mercure, (more)
- 1973
After being arrested for hitting his wife, and then temporarily thrown out of the house by the irate woman, Paul Laliberte (Jacques Godin) teams up with Madelaine (Luce Guilbeault) and his friend Pierre (Jean LaPointe) - and all three proceed to get into unlikely situations. Laliberte's wife decides to help him out and finds work for him as a skunk exterminator - a task that is rife with possibilities for olfactory trouble. In the end, Laliberte loses his job and strapped for money, robs the office of his ex-boss. Although things do not seem to be heading in quite the right direction for Laliberte, once he has hit bottom then the only way to go is up. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Luce Guilbault, Jacques Godin, (more)
- 1973
Elizabeth (Genvieve Bujold) lives in a small French-speaking village in early 19th-century Canada. She was widowed once, thanks to the kind offices of an American royalist doctor. Her first husband's death was arranged by Elizabeth and the doctor, but after a crisis of conscience, the doctor returns to America without marrying her. Her story is told in flashbacks as she sits at the deathbed of her current, second husband. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Geneviève Bujold, Richard Jordan, (more)
