Mario (1984 film) facts for kids

Mario is a Canadian drama film from 1984. It was filmed in the beautiful Magdalen Islands in Quebec. The movie tells a touching story about family and growing up. It was directed by Jean Beaudin and made by the National Film Board of Canada.

The Story of Mario

The movie is about a 10-year-old boy named Mario. Mario has autism, which means he sees the world a bit differently. He also cannot speak and has trouble hearing. Mario looks up to his 18-year-old brother, Simon, very much. They are very close.

But then, Simon starts spending time with a woman. This makes Mario feel left out and changes his relationship with his brother. Mario finds himself feeling alone. His parents are also busy looking after their island home during the busy tourist season. The film shows how Mario deals with these big changes in his life.

Awards and Achievements

Mario received several important awards! These awards are called Genie Awards. They were Canada's top film awards for many years.

• In 1985, the movie won a Genie Award for Best Cinematography. This award went to Pierre Mignot for how beautifully the movie was filmed.
• It also won a Genie Award for Best Overall Sound. This was given to Bruce Nyznik, Richard Besse, and Hans Peter Strobl.
• The movie's music, created by François Dompierre, won the Genie Award for Best Original Score.

The film was also nominated for other Genie Awards, including:

• Best Art Direction/Production Design (Denis Boucher)
• Best Sound Editing (David Evans, Wayne Griffin)
• Best Motion Picture (Jean Beaudin, Hélène Verrier)
• Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Xavier Norman Petermann)