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Evian
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Head-Annstein Karlsen
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Marc Gélinas | ... |
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Bobby Beshro | ... |
Philippe Champagne
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Marie-Jeanne Sirois
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Virginie Dubois | ... |
Sara
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Luis Oliva | ... |
Fishmonger's employee
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Darrell Lloyd Tucler | ... |
Fishmonger's employee
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Léo Arguello | ... |
Fishmonger's employee
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Storyline
On the surface, twenty-five year old Bibiane Champagne has the perfect life. She is the daughter of the famed Flo Fabert. She co-owns a chain of boutiques in Quebec with her brother, Philippe. But Bibi's life is in shambles. She has just had an abortion. And the boutiques are failing because of her incompetence, which is the result of or has led to her substance abuse. It is also the result of the high expectations on her. Bibi's story is told by a fish awaiting decapitation on a butcher's block, the fish as narrator largely because of the singular and accidental encounter she has with fifty-three year old Norwegian fishmonger, Annstein Karlsen. That encounter leads to a further failed decision by Bibi and a meeting with Annstein's son, Evian Karlsen, who does not know the full extent of Bibi and his father's relationship. Bibi's time with Evian may provide some salvation to her crumbling life. Written by Huggo
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fish | abortion | fishmonger | unwanted pregnancy | promiscuous woman |Genres:
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Rated R for sexuality/nudity, language and an abortion scene | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
CanadaRelease Date:
15 September 2000 (Canada) See more »Also Known As:
Maelstrom See more »Filming Locations:
Montréal, Québec, CanadaBox Office
Opening Weekend:
$25,250 (USA) (15 September 2000)Gross:
$33,410 (USA) (3 May 2002)Company Credits
Production Co:
Max Films Productions, Société de Développement des Entreprises Culturelles (SODEC), Téléfilm Canada See more »
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Reviews or descriptions won't do this film justice. Simply put, it is one of the most beautiful films I've seen. Too often directors forget that film is meant to be a VISUAL medium, and bludgeon their audience with a 10 minute scene of actors blathering at each other. You won't find that here. An intelligent treatment of the human condition, a wry sense of humour, great acting performances, and an excellent visual style make Denis Villeneuve a director to keep track of, and this film a joy to watch.