Maria, 17-years-old, is the daughter of Samuel and Laura Chapdelaines, rural homesteaders in 1900s northern Quebec, who fight the rugged terrain as they try to make a living and build a life for their family. When three suitors come forward to win her hand, Maria’s decision on whom to marry will have profound consequences for her poor, hardscrabble family: Lorenzo, a city man who works in a factory; Eutrope, a shy neighbor who has known her since childhood; and the most handsome, François, a logger.
Director Sébastien Pilote’s adaptation of Louis Hémon’s beloved Canadian novel finds new life in this stunning film.
Director Biography
Sébastien Pilote was born in Saguenay, Quebec, and he burst onto the international movie scene with his short film “Dust Bowl Ha! Ha!” (2007). His features include The Salesman (2011), The Auction (2013), and The Fireflies Are Gone (2018). Maria Chapdelaine (2021) is his latest film.
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