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Battle of the Brave

Original title: Nouvelle-France
  • 20042004
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 23m
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5.3/10
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Gérard Depardieu, Noémie Godin-Vigneau, and David La Haye in Nouvelle-France (2004)
In the mid-18th Century, as England and France battle over control of Canada, an epic romance between a peasant woman and a trapper unfurls.
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In the mid-18th Century, as England and France battle over control of Canada, an epic romance between a peasant woman and a trapper unfurls.In the mid-18th Century, as England and France battle over control of Canada, an epic romance between a peasant woman and a trapper unfurls.In the mid-18th Century, as England and France battle over control of Canada, an epic romance between a peasant woman and a trapper unfurls.

IMDb RATING
5.3/10
1.3K
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  • Director
    • Jean Beaudin
  • Writer
    • Pierre Billon
  • Stars
    • Noémie Godin-Vigneau
    • David La Haye
    • Juliette Gosselin
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jean Beaudin
  • Writer
    • Pierre Billon
  • Stars
    • Noémie Godin-Vigneau
    • David La Haye
    • Juliette Gosselin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 27User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 10 nominations

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    Photos7

    Nouvelle-France (2004)
    Nouvelle-France (2004)
    Jean Beaudin in Nouvelle-France (2004)
    Jean Beaudin in Nouvelle-France (2004)
    Nouvelle-France (2004)
    Nouvelle-France (2004)

    Top cast

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    Noémie Godin-Vigneau
    Noémie Godin-Vigneau
    • Marie-Loup Carignanas Marie-Loup Carignan
    David La Haye
    David La Haye
    • François le Gardeuras François le Gardeur
    Juliette Gosselin
    Juliette Gosselin
    • Young France Carignanas Young France Carignan
    Sébastien Huberdeau
    Sébastien Huberdeau
    • Xavier Maillardas Xavier Maillard
    Gérard Depardieu
    Gérard Depardieu
    • Father Thomas Blondeauas Father Thomas Blondeau
    Bianca Gervais
    Bianca Gervais
    • Acoonaas Acoona
    Irène Jacob
    Irène Jacob
    • Angélique de Roquebruneas Angélique de Roquebrune
    Pierre Lebeau
    Pierre Lebeau
    • Joseph Carignanas Joseph Carignan
    Vincent Perez
    Vincent Perez
    • Intendant Le Bigotas Intendant Le Bigot
    Isabel Richer
    Isabel Richer
    • France Carignanas France Carignan
    Johanne-Marie Tremblay
    Johanne-Marie Tremblay
    • Madeleine Carignanas Madeleine Carignan
    • (as Johanne Marie Tremblay)
    Tim Roth
    Tim Roth
    • William Pittas William Pitt
    Jason Isaacs
    Jason Isaacs
    • Général James Wolfeas Général James Wolfe
    Colm Meaney
    Colm Meaney
    • Benjamin Franklinas Benjamin Franklin
    Billy Merasty
    • Owashakas Owashak
    • (as William Merasty)
    Monique Mercure
    Monique Mercure
    • Hortenseas Hortense
    David Troughton
    David Troughton
    • English Generalas English General
    Michael Maloney
    Michael Maloney
    • Gouverneur James Murrayas Gouverneur James Murray
    • Director
      • Jean Beaudin
    • Writer
      • Pierre Billon
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    Storyline

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    Prejudice, perfidy, love, and bravery in Québec. In 1779, a priest on his deathbed receives a young woman. Flash back 20 years: Marie-Loup, an herb-dispensing peasant, falls for François, a man of property. The priest's perfidy and the treachery of a soldier separate the lovers and set in motion a chain of events leading to a death, a trial, and an execution. The action unfolds against a backdrop of England's take-over of French-Canada, the Church's manipulations to maintain spiritual hegemony, and the limited rights of woman and indigenous peoples. Watching it all is Marie-Loup's daughter, named France, who, when grown, is the dying priest's visitor in prelude and coda. —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
    • 1700s
    • seven years' war
    • 18th century
    • priest
    • peasant
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    • Taglines
      • Rise. Unite. Fight.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • History
      • Romance
      • War
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for violence and sexual content
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Two versions of the film were shot simultaneously, an English language version titled 'Battle of the Brave' and a French language version titled 'Nouvelle-France'.
    • Alternate versions
      Two versions of the film were shot simultaneously, an English language version titled 'Battle of the Brave' and a French language version titled 'Nouvelle-France'.
    • Connections
      Featured in Céline Dion: Ma Nouvelle-France (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Ma Nouvelle-France
      music by Patrick Doyle

      lyrics by Luc Plamondon

      sung by Céline Dion

    User reviews27

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    Top review
    8/10
    Wanted to tear the bad guys to shreds!! Noemie is incredible!!!!
    This movie really made me care for the main characters! By the time the middle of this movie rolled around, I was wanting to marry the leading lady myself! Noemie is incredible and beautiful in this film!!!! Braveheart, Last of the Mohicans, The Patriot, Gladiator all got me riled up and angry with the bad guys, but this one got me so ticked off that I wanted to jump into the movie screen and beat them to a pulp!! I'm getting worked up again right now just thinking about it! There was hardly any action set pieces in this film, but I didn't care. Naomie is the reason to watch this film. I rented this movie because Jason Isaacs, Tim Roth, etc. were in it, but none of the big names had much screen time at all except for Gerard DippyDoo who I wanted to behead by the end of the movie!!! Ugh..I'm still angry with him even now!! I had never seen the very talented actress Noemie before this film, but as Mary-Loup she absolutely stole the show! She lit up every scene she was in. Without a doubt she is now my favorite movie actress! Her English is very good too considering she's French. She looked very believable and natural with that bow and arrow. Hope to see her in some more action roles soon!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 20, 2005 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United Kingdom
      • France
    • Official site
      • Melenny Productions Inc (Canada)
    • Languages
      • English
      • North American Indian
      • French
    • Also known as
      • New France
    • Filming locations
      • Canada
    • Production companies
      • Lions Gate Entertainment
      • Melenny Productions
      • UKFS
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • CA$27,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,599,716
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $468,625
      • Nov 21, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,058,007
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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