I, Maureen
I, Maureen is a Canadian drama film, directed by Janine Manatis and released in 1978.[1] Adapted from a short story by Elizabeth Spencer, the film centres on Maureen (Colleen Collins), a woman who leaves her unfulfilling marriage to strike out on her own.[2] The cast also includes Michael Ironside and Robert MacKay.
| I, Maureen | |
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| Directed by | Janine Manatis |
| Produced by | Dan Howard Duane Howard |
| Written by | Janine Manatis |
| Starring | Colleen Collins Michael Ironside Robert MacKay |
| Music by | Hagood Hardy |
| Cinematography | Richard Leiterman Marc Champion |
| Edited by | Kirk Jones |
Release date |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The film was screened at the Cannes Film Festival's Marché du Film in May 1978.[3] before having its public premiere at the 1978 Festival of Festivals.
The film garnered three Canadian Film Award nominations at the 29th Canadian Film Awards, for Best Supporting Actor (Ironside, Mackay) and Best Cinematography (Marc Champion).[4]
References
- "Good signs for Canada in work of 3 directors". The Globe and Mail, May 25, 1978.
- "Draped in spirituality: In Elizabeth Spencer's world, the supernatural has not quite ceased to exist". The Globe and Mail, February 21, 1981.
- "Canadian films go to Cannes market". The Globe and Mail, May 23, 1978.
- "Four films nominated for Etrogs". The Globe and Mail, August 24, 1978.
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