Wow (1970)

ALL 03/25/1970 (fr) Documentary 94 Min
  • Release
    03/25/1970
  • Production
    ONF | NFB
  • Rotten tomato
    65%
  • Original title
    Wow
  • Original language
    fr
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
    -

Overview

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.

  1. Claude Jutra

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer



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Casts

  1. Michèle Mercure

    Self (as Michelle)

  2. Monique Simard

    Self (as Monique)

  3. Marc Harvey

    Self (as Marc)

  4. Pierre Charpentier

    Self (as Pierre)

Full Cast & Crew

Casts : 4 , Crews : 5

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Wow (1970) 94 Min

ALL 03/25/1970 (fr)
Documentary
  • Release 03/25/1970
  • Production
    ONF | NFB
  • Original title Wow
  • fr
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

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.

  1. Claude Jutra

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer