Laughter
Originally released in 2020. Laughter is a drama/comedy film. directed by Martin Laroche. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Léane Labrèche-Dor, Micheline Lanctôt, and Alexandre Landry
Synopsis
As a civil war shakes the Quebec province of Canada, Valerie is the sole survivor of a mass execution where her boyfriend is killed. Years later, she’s in a close relationship with her new partner, Gabriel. At the Long Term Care Center where she works as an orderly, she befriends Jeanne, an erudite and funny woman, dealing with an important physical handicap. Mixing realism and worrying strangeness, The Laugh presents a humane exploration of the survivor’s syndrome, the grieving process, the distance of time, the power of love, and the joy of being alive.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 31, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Léane Labrèche-Dor
as Valérie
Micheline Lanctôt
as Jeanne
Alexandre Landry
as Gabriel
Sylvie Drapeau
as La Présidente
Normand Daoust
as Le soldat
Sophie Clément
as Alice
Jean-Sébastien Courchesne
as Samuel
Catherine Proulx-Lemay
as L'amie
Évelyne Rompré
as Directrice des RH
Christine Beaulieu
as Sylvie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- La Boîte à Fanny
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laughter about?
As a civil war shakes the Quebec province of Canada, Valerie is the sole survivor of a mass execution where her boyfriend is killed. Years later, she’s in a close relationship with her new partne...
Who directed Laughter?
Laughter was directed by Martin Laroche.
How long is Laughter?
Laughter has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Laughter released?
Laughter was released on January 31, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Laughter?
The main cast of Laughter includes Léane Labrèche-Dor, Micheline Lanctôt, Alexandre Landry, Sylvie Drapeau, Normand Daoust.