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The Twentieth Century

Original title: The 20th Century
  • 20192019
  • 1h 30m
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Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The 20th Century (2019)
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  • Biography
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Determined to become the leader of the Dominion of Canada, a young W.L. Mackenzie King rises to power.Determined to become the leader of the Dominion of Canada, a young W.L. Mackenzie King rises to power.Determined to become the leader of the Dominion of Canada, a young W.L. Mackenzie King rises to power.

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  • Director
    • Matthew Rankin
  • Writer
    • Matthew Rankin
  • Stars
    • Dan Beirne
    • Sarianne Cormier
    • Catherine St-Laurent
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  • Director
    • Matthew Rankin
  • Writer
    • Matthew Rankin
  • Stars
    • Dan Beirne
    • Sarianne Cormier
    • Catherine St-Laurent
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    • 13User reviews
    • 54Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 14 wins & 30 nominations

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    The Twentieth Century
    Trailer 2:37
    The Twentieth Century
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    Trailer 2:37
    The Twentieth Century - Official Trailer HD

    Photos13

    The 20th Century (2019)
    The 20th Century (2019)
    Dan Beirne in The 20th Century (2019)
    Dan Beirne and Trevor Anderson in The 20th Century (2019)
    The 20th Century (2019)
    The Twentieth Century - behind the scenes
    The Twentieth Century - behind the scenes
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    Dan Beirne
    Dan Beirne
    • Mackenzie Kingas Mackenzie King
    Sarianne Cormier
    Sarianne Cormier
    • Nurse Lapointeas Nurse Lapointe
    Catherine St-Laurent
    Catherine St-Laurent
    • Ruby Eliottas Ruby Eliott
    Mikhaïl Ahooja
    Mikhaïl Ahooja
    • Bert Harperas Bert Harper
    Brent Skagford
    Brent Skagford
    • Arthur Meighenas Arthur Meighen
    Seán Cullen
    Seán Cullen
    • Lord Mutoas Lord Muto
    Louis Negin
    Louis Negin
    • Motheras Mother
    Kee Chan
    Kee Chan
    • Dr. Milton Wakefieldas Dr. Milton Wakefield
    Trevor Anderson
    Trevor Anderson
    • Mr. Justice Richardsonas Mr. Justice Richardson
    Emmanuel Schwartz
    Emmanuel Schwartz
    • Lady Violetas Lady Violet
    Richard Jutras
    Richard Jutras
    • Fatheras Father
    Satine Scarlett Montaz
    Satine Scarlett Montaz
    • Little Charlotteas Little Charlotte
    Charlotte Legault
    Charlotte Legault
    • Angel of Britainas Angel of Britain
    Marc Ducusin
    Marc Ducusin
    • A.A. Heapsas A.A. Heaps
    Jadyn Malone
    Jadyn Malone
    • Smoking Street Childas Smoking Street Child
    Raynnie Platz
    • Orphan Girlas Orphan Girl
    Brandon Lising
    Brandon Lising
    Annie St-Pierre
    Annie St-Pierre
    • Joseph Israël Tarteas Joseph Israël Tarte
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      • Matthew Rankin
    • Writer
      • Matthew Rankin
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    Storyline

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    In 1899 Toronto, aspiring young politician Mackenzie King dreams of being the Prime Minister of Canada. As he hesitates in love between a British soldier and a French-Canadian nurse, King furtive indulges a fetishistic obsession that might well be his downfall. In his quest for power, King must gratify the expectations of his imperious mother, the hawkish fantasies of a war-mongering Governor-General, and the utopian idealism of a Québécois mystic before facing the final test of leadership. Finally, in an epic battle between good and evil. King learns that disappointment might be the only way to survive the 20th century.
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    • prime minister
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    • Goofs
      Two errors in Canadianisms: 1. Judges were (and still often are) addressed as "Your Worship" and not "Your Honour". 2. One cannot become Ambassador to the Bahamas if one comes from another Commonwealth Realm, like Canada. Canada would have had a High Commissioner in the Bahamas at the time. Presently, for budgetary and other reasons, it only has a Consulate, managed via Canada's Jamaican High Commission.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Milton Wakefield: [pulls boot from King's grasp] Mr. King, you intend to fornicate with this garment?

      Mackenzie King: No, I don't.

      Dr. Milton Wakefield: Look me in the eye.

      Mackenzie King: There's been a shortage of ladies' footwear at the Daughters of the Empire's temperance league, and I was asked...

      Dr. Milton Wakefield: [slaps King with boot] You're a disgusting backslider.

    • Connections
      Featured in 2020 Canadian Screen Awards for Cinematic Arts (2020)

    User reviews13

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    7/10
    Oh, Canada - If you know your movies, you'll appreciate the affectionate references.
    If you have to use Monty Python as a reference, then you have a limited film vocablulary.

    My initial snapshot of referential inspiration here includes Expressionism/Max Beckmann/the Zeigfield Follies/Flash Gordon/Metropolis/Barry Lyndon/Touch of Evil/The Cabinet of Dr Caligari/Sam Raimi horror. I think it's Canadian national cultural asset - not wiping out the warmth of Terrence and Philip, but containing it's own sense of identity. Given some of the orthodoxic independent output of the other half if the cointinent, a refreshing change. The only reference to Python would be if Terry Gilliam was what the other reviewers might have meant, and what they were expecting to see. They are blinkered. You can curse me afterwards, but if I'm wrong, I'll have only wasted and an hour an a half of your time, and considering you've likely wasted a year not following all those failed good intentions of self improvement during the pandemic, you may not have much of an argument. Put it this way: if you're at all afraid to try new foods, you maybe should avoid this film, it's not for you. If you do like trying something that's not offering the received comforts of cinema, then go ahead. Not encouraged for non-adults, but that caution is out of politeness to social normalcy. Not that that there's anything wrong with that, is there? Is there?
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    • Mar 3, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 20, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The 20th Century
    • Production company
      • Voyelles Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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