72SSIFF - 20/28 September 2024
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Oh Canada

Paul Schrader
USA      95 m.
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Oh Canada is the story of Leonard Fife, an exile who fled to Canada during the Vietnam War. In the winter of his life, Fife gives a final interview to one of his former students to tell the whole truth about his life. A confession filmed in front of his wife. Based on the text by Russell Banks, the film explores the life of an erratic and cowardly man who sought refuge in Canada without political intentions. Schrader weaves a tale of memory and repentance, reflecting errors of the past and the desire for redemption.

Director
Paul Schrader (USA)
Screenplay
Paul Schrader
Production
Fit Via Vi Film Productions (USA)
Bill Way
Sales
AFI Media Holdings, Inc (USA)
Distribution
Avalon Distribución Audiovisual S.L. (Spain)
Photography
Andrew Wonder
Edition
Benjamin Rodriguez Jr.
Music
Phosphorescent
Sound
James Baker
Cast
Richard Gere, Jacob Elordi, Uma Thurman, Michael Imperioli, Kristine Froseth
Format
DCP FOLLOWING DCI
Running Time
95 m.
Original language of the film
English , French
Country
USA
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