FEATURE FILM

Wow

5.5/10
TMDB9 votes
Original: 94 min

In this French Canadian film, the lives of teenagers are examined in fantasy sequences and through the use of documentary interviews. Prompted by the filmmaker, nine teenagers individually act out their secret dreams and, between times, talk about their world as they see it. The fantasy sequences make creative use of animation, unusual film-development techniques, and stills. Babette conceives of herself as an abbess defending her fortress, a convent; Michelle is transported in a dream of love where all time ceases; Philippe is the revolutionary, defeating all the institutions that plague him, and so on, through all their fantasies. All the actual preoccupations of youth are raised: authority, drugs, social conflict, sex. Jutra's style in "Wow" exhibits his innovative approach to storytelling and filmmaking, showcasing his talents as a director during that period. With English subtitles.

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About Wow

Wow (1970) is a film in the documentary genres. Directed by . The cast includes Michèle Mercure, Monique Simard, Marc Harvey, Pierre Charpentier.

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Original language
Runtime
94 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Canada
Production companies
ONF | NFB
Directors
Writers
Michèle Mercure, Marc Harvey, Pierre Charpentier, Monique Simard

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What is Wow about?

In this French Canadian film, the lives of teenagers are examined in fantasy sequences and through the use of documentary interviews. Prompted by the filmmaker, nine teenagers individually act out their secret dreams and, between times, talk about their world as they see it. The fantasy sequences make creative use of animation, unusual film-development techniques, and stills. Babette conceives of herself as an abbess defending her fortress, a convent; Michelle is transported in a dream of love where all time ceases; Philippe is the revolutionary, defeating all the institutions that plague him, and so on, through all their fantasies. All the actual preoccupations of youth are raised: authority, drugs, social conflict, sex. Jutra's style in "Wow" exhibits his innovative approach to storytelling and filmmaking, showcasing his talents as a director during that period. With English subtitles.

Who stars in Wow?

Michèle Mercure, Monique Simard, Marc Harvey, Pierre Charpentier. See the cast cards above for character names.

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