Before the Streets facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Before the Streets |
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| Directed by | Chloé Leriche |
| Produced by | Chloé Leriche |
| Starring | Rykko Bellemare Kwena Bellemare-Boivin Jacques Newashish |
| Music by | Robert Marcel Lepage |
| Cinematography | Glauco Bermudez |
| Editing by | Chloé Leriche |
| Studio | Les films de l'autre Telefilm Canada |
| Distributed by | Funfilm Distribution |
| Release date(s) | February 18, 2016 (Berlinale) April 15, 2016 |
| Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | Atikamekw |
Before the Streets (which means Avant les rues in French) is a Canadian drama film from 2016. It was directed by Chloé Leriche. The movie tells a story about the Atikamekw people. They live in northern Quebec, Canada.
The film stars Rykko Bellemare as Shawnouk. His character is a young man who needs to make things right after a serious mistake. He goes through a process called restorative justice. This helps people fix harm they have caused. The movie also features actors like Martin Dubreuil, Kwena Bellemare-Boivin, and Jacques Newashish.
What the Film is About
The story follows Shawnouk, a young Atikamekw man. He faces big challenges after making a mistake that hurts someone. The film shows his journey to take responsibility. It explores how he tries to heal and make amends within his community. This process is known as restorative justice. It focuses on repairing the harm caused by actions.
The movie gives viewers a look into the Atikamekw culture. It shows their traditions and way of life. The film is spoken in the Atikamekw language. This makes the story feel very real and true to the community it represents.
Main Cast and Crew
The film features a talented group of actors. Rykko Bellemare plays the main character, Shawnouk. His performance earned him an award. Kwena Bellemare-Boivin and Jacques Newashish also play important roles.
The director, Chloé Leriche, also wrote and edited the film. She worked hard to bring this unique story to the screen. The music was created by Robert Marcel Lepage. Glauco Bermudez was in charge of the cinematography. This means he made sure the film looked great.
Awards and Recognition
Before the Streets received many awards and nominations. It was recognized for its strong story and direction.
At the 2016 Whistler Film Festival, the film won two major awards. It was named the Best Picture. Chloé Leriche also won the award for Best Director. This was a big achievement for the film.
Chloé Leriche also won the DGC Discovery Award in 2016. This award is given by the Directors Guild of Canada. It celebrates new and exciting directors.
In 2017, the film was nominated for six Canadian Screen Awards. These are very important awards in Canadian cinema. It was nominated for Best Motion Picture. Other nominations included Best Director for Chloé Leriche. Jacques Newashish and Kwena Bellemare-Boivin were nominated for their acting. The film was also nominated for its cinematography and original song.
At the Prix Iris awards in Quebec, the film continued to gain recognition. Rykko Bellemare won the Revelation of the Year award. This celebrated his amazing performance in the movie. The film also received nominations for Best Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.
