Poverty and Other Delights (French: Joyeux Calvaire) is a Canadian drama film from Quebec, directed by Denys Arcand and released in 1996.[1] The film stars Benoît Brière and Gaston Lepage as Joseph and Marcel, two homeless men living on the streets of Montreal.[2]
| Poverty and Other Delights | |
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| French | Joyeux Calvaire |
| Directed by | Denys Arcand |
| Written by | Claire Richard |
| Produced by | Denise Robert |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Guy Dufaux |
| Edited by | André Daignault |
| Music by | Yves Laferrière |
Release date |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French |
The film was written by Claire Richard, a volunteer with a housing assistance program in Montreal.[1] It was originally intended as a television film for Télévision de Radio-Canada.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b "Joyeux Calvaire takes Arcand back to French roots". Montreal Gazette, October 24, 1996.
- ^ a b "Arcand stumbles in film about homeless". Montreal Gazette, November 29, 1996.
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