The Doves (film)

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The Doves
FrenchLes Colombes
Directed byJean-Claude Lord
Written byJean-Claude Lord
Produced byPierre Patry
Pierre David
Jean-Claude Lord
StarringJean Besré
Lise Thouin
Jean Duceppe
CinematographyClaude La Rue
Edited byJean-Claude Lord
Music byMichel Conte
Production
company
Les Productions Mutuels
Release date
  • September 15, 1972 (1972-09-15)
Running time
116 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageFrench

The Doves (French: Les Colombes) is a Canadian drama film, directed by Jean-Claude Lord and released in 1972.[1] The film stars Jean Besré as Julien Ferland, a wealthy young university professor who marries Josianne Boucher (Lise Thouin), an aspiring singer from a more working-class background, against the disapproval of their families.[2]

The cast also includes Jean Duceppe, Manda Parent, Paul Berval, Jean Coutu and Diane Guérin, as well as singers Françoise Hardy and Willie Lamothe in small supporting roles.

The film was entered into competition at the 24th Canadian Film Awards.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Gerald Pratley, A Century of Canadian Cinema. Lynx Images, 2003. ISBN 1-894073-21-5. p. 64.
  2. ^ Charles-Henri Ramond, "Colombes, Les – Film de Jean-Claude Lord". Films du Québec, January 4, 2009.
  3. ^ Les Wedman, "Etrog our Oscar". Vancouver Sun, October 6, 1972.

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