Mario
Originally released in 1984. Mario is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Jean Beaudin.
Starring Xavier Norman Petermann, Francis Reddy, and Nathalie Chalifour
Synopsis
Set during summer in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine of Quebec, Mario and Simon are two brothers living in a fishing village with their mother, who runs a grocery story, and their father, who runs a fishing business. Mario is ten years old, mute and autistic. He is withdrawn from reality and living in a surreal world that only his older brother Simon and his stuffed coyote share. Mario is very close with and deeply admires his 18 year old brother, whom he depends upon for love and attention. Simon reads Arabian Knights stories to Mario, dresses him in sheik's clothing and they play out imaginary wars in an Arabian style fortress that they built. Everything changes when Helene, a beautiful young tourist comes between the two brothers. Simon falls in love and begins to neglect his brother to spend time with her. Mario feels rejected and discovers what hate and jealously are. He sets about a chain of events that lead to tragedy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 18, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- International Cinema
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mario about?
Set during summer in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine of Quebec, Mario and Simon are two brothers living in a fishing village with their mother, who runs a grocery story, and their father, who runs a fish...
Who directed Mario?
Mario was directed by Jean Beaudin.
How long is Mario?
Mario has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Mario released?
Mario was released on October 18, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mario?
The main cast of Mario includes Xavier Norman Petermann, Francis Reddy, Nathalie Chalifour, Jacques Godin, Muriel Dutil.