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Maelstrom (2000) (Drama) Rated R (Adults Only) English subtitles.
director Denis Villeneuve
Monday April 20th at 7.00pm – 95 min
“Strange it is, but delightfully so”
A wealthy part-time model, questions her seemingly perfect life after she has a traumatic abortion. She succumbs to substance abuse and, while driving drunk one night, strikes a pedestrian and drives off. The next morning, she learns of a man who died after a hit-and-run. Wracked with guilt, she attends the man’s funeral. There, she meets his son, and the pair begin a romance. But she is afraid to tell him her dark secret. 2001 Berlin International Film Festival: won Best Picture, 2001 Jutra Awards: won Best Film, 2001 Genie Awards: Best Film. Denis Villeneuve’s 2nd film. TIFF top 50. Honoured guest: Producer Roger Frappier