Mario (1984 film) facts for kids
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| Directed by | Jean Beaudin |
| Produced by | Jean Beaudin Jacques Bobet Hélène Verrier |
| Written by | Jean Beaudin Arlette Dion Jacques Paris |
| Narrated by | Dave Kitson |
| Starring | Xavier Norman Petermann Francis Reddy |
| Music by | François Dompierre |
| Cinematography | Pierre Mignot Thomas Vámos |
| Editing by | Werner Nold |
| Studio | National Film Board of Canada |
| Distributed by | Cinema International Canada |
| Release date(s) | August 22, 1984 |
| Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French |
| Budget | $ 2,000,000 (estimated) |
Mario is a 1984 Quebec drama film, set in the Magdalen Islands, directed by Jean Beaudin and produced by the National Film Board of Canada.
Plot
Mario (Petermann) is a 10-year-old autistic boy who is mute and hard of hearing. He has an 18-year-old brother whom he admires greatly. One day, Simon (Reddy) becomes involved with a woman and, as a result, their relationship becomes strained. Mario finds himself without his brother and his parents who are always watching over their island during the tourist season.
Recognition
- 1985 Genie Award for Best Achievement in Cinematography - Won (Pierre Mignot)
- 1985 Genie Award for Best Achievement in Overall Sound - Won (Bruce Nyznik, Richard Besse, Hans Peter Strobl)
- 1985 Genie Award for Best Achievement in Music - Original Score - Won (François Dompierre)
- 1985 Genie Award for Best Achievement in Art Direction/Production Design - Nominated (Denis Boucher)
- 1985 Genie Award for Best Achievement in Sound Editing - Nominated (David Evans, Wayne Griffin)
- 1985 Genie Award for Best Motion Picture - Nominated (Jean Beaudin, Hélène Verrier)
- 1985 Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominated (Xavier Norman Petermann)
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