Curling is a Canadian drama film, directed by Denis Côté and released in 2010.[1] The film stars Emmanuel Bilodeau and Philomène Bilodeau as Jean-François and Julyvonne Sauvageau, a father and daughter who are living in virtual isolation in rural Quebec.[2]
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| Directed by | Denis Côté |
| Written by | Denis Côté |
| Produced by | Denis Côté Stéphanie Morissette |
| Starring | Emmanuel Bilodeau Philomène Bilodeau Roc Lafortune Sophie Desmarais |
| Cinematography | Josée Deshaies |
| Edited by | Nicolas Roy |
Production company | Nihilproductions |
| Distributed by | Métropole Films |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French |
The film premiered at the Locarno Film Festival, where Emmanuel Bilodeau won the award for Best Actor and Côté won the award for Best Director.[3] The film was named to the Toronto International Film Festival's annual year-end Canada's Top Ten list for 2010.[4]
The film received three Prix Jutra nominations at the 13th Jutra Awards, for Best Film, Best Director (Côté) and Best Actor (Emmanuel Bilodeau).[5] At the 17th Lumières Awards in 2012, the film was a nominee for Best French-Language Film.[6]
Release
Curling was released on DVD on May 3, 2011 by Métropole Films.[1]
