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Wow

1970 • 1h34m Documentary

Rating

5.2/10

Popularity

0

In this French Canadian film, the lives of teenagers are examined in fantasy sequences and through the use of documentary interviews. Prompted by the filmmaker, nine teenagers individually act out their secret dreams and, between times, talk about their world as they see it. The fantasy sequences make creative use of animation, unusual film-development techniques, and stills. Babette conceives of herself as an abbess defending her fortress, a convent; Michelle is transported in a dream of love where all time ceases; Philippe is the revolutionary, defeating all the institutions that plague him, and so on, through all their fantasies. All the actual preoccupations of youth are raised: authority, drugs, social conflict, sex. Jutra's style in "Wow" exhibits his innovative approach to storytelling and filmmaking, showcasing his talents as a director during that period. With English subtitles.

Details

Director

Claude Jutra

Screenplay

Pierre Charpentier

Marc Harvey

Michèle Mercure

Cast

Michèle Mercure

Monique Simard

Marc Harvey

Release date

3/25/1970

Status

Released

Origin country

CA

Vote count

8