Mars et Avril (2012)

Based on an acclaimed graphic novel, Mars & Avril is set in Montreal of the future, at the dawn of the first human landing on Mars, and tells the story of a musician who becomes obsessed with his muse.

Director:

Martin Villeneuve

Writers:

Denis Villeneuve (script consultant), Martin Villeneuve,

Stars:

Jacques Languirand, Caroline Dhavernas, Paul Ahmarani

9 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jacques Languirand	...	Jacob Obus
Caroline Dhavernas	...	Avril
Paul Ahmarani	...	Arthur
Robert Lepage	...	Eugène Spaak - tête
Jean Asselin	...	Eugène Spaak - corps / Serveur automate
Stéphane Demers	...	Bernard Brel
Jean Marchand	...	Pneumatologue
Kathleen Fortin	...	Modèle d'Arthur
Marcel Sabourin	...	Capucin
André Montmorency	...	Pierrot
Gabriel Gascon	...	Arlequin
Emanuel Hoss-Desmarais	...	Marsonaute no. 1
Pierre Leblanc	...	Marsonaute no. 2
Richard Robitaille	...	Marsonaute no. 3
Khanh Hua	...	Serveur automate

Storyline

Set in a futuristic environment, "Mars et Avril" tells the story of an elderly musician and his instrument maker who both become obsessed with the same woman. She agrees to be the model for their next musical instrument but then gets lost in a virtual world on the way to Mars.

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Plot Keywords:

canadian science fiction | french canadian science fiction

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Genres:

Drama | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

French

Release Date:

5 October 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Mars and April

Filming Locations:

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

CAD 2,250,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

EMA Films, Mars et Avril, Productions du 8e art

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jean Asselin, the mime who performs Eugène Spaak's body, had to wear a green hood for the whole duration of the shoot. He also plays the robot waiter of the Liquid Pub and of The Greenhouse Effect night club, where you get to see his face.

User Reviews

Beautiful film

I think this film is exquisite and intelligent. Perhaps not made for the ordinary moviegoer and maybe a little bit too long, but certainly brilliant in its context and perfect visually. One must pay attention to detail to appreciate the depth of this artwork. Costumes, make up and hair did a magnificent job creating a "futuristic" look. What does the future hold? How will we dress, what will we drink, what will we do? The music and sound effects are magnificent, the visual effects are extraordinary. Futuristic Montreal is quite beautiful. Art department created a warmth that is perfectly in sync with the slow drawn out feeling of this new universe. If our future it is anything like this film where beauty and thought, where love and passion seem to be the principal motivators, I am looking forward to it. To appreciate the film, one must also listen carefully to the discourse about music, the universe and time and about love and beauty. I believe this film should be watched more than once.