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THE SWEET HEREAFTER
Grand Prix 1997
, International Critic's Prize by the F.I.P.R.E.S.C.I. (Ex-aequo) 1997
Tragedy unites the resendents of a small town.
Soon after, a big-city lawyer, driven by his own demons, stirs up the anger of the townspeople.
In the ensuing atmosphere of suspicion and doubt, a teenager manages to regain her dignity and re-unite the community.
Because of her courage, the townspeople come to live in the realm of the “sweet hereafter”, a place for those who are in peace whith their fate.
Directed by : Atom EGOYAN
Country: Canada
Duration: 110 minutes
Country: Canada
Duration: 110 minutes
Credits
- Atom EGOYAN Director
- Atom EGOYAN Screenplay
- Paul SAROSSY Cinematography
- Mychael DANNA Music
- Susan SHIPTON Editing
- Phillip BARKER Production Design