Days of Happiness

Showings

The Main 1 Wed, Apr 17 1:45 PM
The Main 1 Tue, Apr 23 9:30 PM
Film Info
Accessibility:HI
Captions:SUB
Festival:MSPIFF43
Original Title:Les jours heureux
Festival Programs:Expanded Horizons
Films by Women
LGBTQ+ Currents
The Creative Life
Release Year:2023
Runtime:118 min
Country/Region:Canada
Language:French
Print Source:Visit Films
Trailer:https://vimeo.com/847964912
Tags:Drama
Family
Music
LGBTQIA+
Francophone
Women Directors
Romance
Arts
Cast/Crew
Director:Chloé Robichaud
Producer:Pierre Even
Cinematographer:Ariel Méthot
Screenwriter:Chloé Robichaud
Editor:Yvann Thibaudeau
Composer:Orchestre Métropolitain
Principal Cast:Sophie Desmarais
Sylvain Marcel
Nour Belkhiria
Maude Guérin
Vincent Leclerc
Yves Jacques

Description

Emma is one of the shining stars in Quebec’s classical music scene. Her father, Patrick, her agent, controls her every move. Until Naëlle, a cellist and single mother, enters the picture, and Emma sees a whole new world unfold.

Emma is not only brilliant, but a magnetic performer who has captured the hearts of classical music fans in Canada. Her father is proud of her, but feels that his tight control over her is most responsible, and so Emma, now reaching the top, feels that she can break free. When Naëlle, another brilliant musician with a child in tow, enters Emma’s life, she feels totally alive… and ready to take on the man who is not too willing to let go.

Days of Happiness examines familiar territory — the musician battling her demons — but with a fresh, engaging touch.” –Alissa Wilkinson, Vox