Heartbeats (2010)
"Les amours imaginaires" (original title)

The story of three close friends who are involved in a love-triangle.

Director:

Xavier Dolan

Writer:

Xavier Dolan (scenario & dialogue)

Stars:

Monia Chokri, Niels Schneider, Xavier Dolan

4 wins & 13 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Monia Chokri	...	Marie
Niels Schneider	...	Nicolas
Xavier Dolan	...	Francis
Anne Dorval	...	Désirée
Anne-Élisabeth Bossé	...	Jeune femme 1
Olivier Morin	...	Jeune homme 1
Magalie Lépine Blondeau	...	Jeune femme 2 (as Magalie Lépine-Blondeau)
Éric Bruneau	...	Jeune homme 2
Gabriel Lessard	...	Jeune homme 3
Bénédicte Décary	...	Jeune femme 3
François Bernier	...	Baise 1
Benoît McGinnis	...	Baise 2 (as Benoit McGinnis)
François-Xavier Dufour	...	Baise 3 (as François Xavier Dufour)
Anthony Huneault	...	Antonin
Patricia Tulasne	...	Coiffeuse

Storyline

The story of three close friends who are involved in a love-triangle.

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Plot Keywords:

love triangle | written and directed by cast member | crying | arthouse | reference to george sand | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook [ca] Official site [ca]

Country:

Canada

Language:

French English

Release Date:

29 September 2010 (France)

Also Known As:

Heartbeats

Filming Locations:

Mile End, Montréal, Québec, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

CAD 600,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$7,197 (USA) (25 February 2011)

Gross:

$62,985 (USA) (15 April 2011)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mifilifilms, Quebec Film and Television Tax Credit, Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Nicolas and Marie by accident run into Francis at the Vietnamese restaurant, Francis introduces Nicolas to his friend Antony. However, in the first scene of the movie you can see that Nicolas already has met Antony as they all sit at the same dinner table. There is nothing to say that either Francis didn't realize they knew each other, or that Nicolas and Antony were merely playing dumb and avoiding an awkward situation.

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Quotes

Jeune femme 1: But, of course, I fall for that arrogant prick Jean-Marc who takes forever to answer my emails.

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Connections

References Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)

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Soundtracks

"Exactement"
Written and Performed by Vive La Fête

User Reviews

A visually and sonically pleasing thrill

Lucyrybicka's review was excellent and said it all. Unfortunately, my laptop's touchpad is very sensitive, and it made me accidentally click "No" to the question whether Lucyrybicka's review was helpful to me or not - as I was trying to move the pointer across from screen right to the "Yes" button. So it should say 5 out 8 there, not 4 out of 8. Sorry about that.

I loved this film and it has both great scenes and a very tasteful use of soundtrack. I saw it on the last day of the NIFF (Norwegian International Film Festival) in a very state-of-the-art auditorium, meaning big screen, digital image, superb sound - and it was a delight to watch A real treat.

I agree: If you've ever been in love (experienced limerence), this movie will speak to you like almost no other.