Mon amie Max
Originally released in 1994. Mon amie Max is a drama film. directed by Michel Brault.
Starring Geneviève Bujold, Marthe Keller, and Johanne McKay
Synopsis
Catherine, a concert pianist, is surprised one night by the arrival of her best friend from childhood, Marie-Alexandrine (Max), whom she hasn't seen for 25 years. Catherine and Max were Québec's most promising young pianists in the mid-1960's when the adventurous Max gets pregnant. She wants to keep the child, but her mother forces her to give him up for adoption; afterwards, Max leaves Québec and music. Now, years later, she returns, obsessed with finding her son. She locates the adoption records, and social services contacts her son to ask if he wants to see her. He refuses, but she keeps trying. Is a relationship with him possible? And what about her musical talent?
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
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Director
Top Cast
Geneviève Bujold
as Marie-Alexandrine Brabant
Marthe Keller
as Catherine Mercier
Johanne McKay
as Marie-Alexandrine (adolescente)
Marie Guillard
as Catherine (adolescente)
Michel Rivard
as Denis Lajeunesse
Rita Lafontaine
as Madame Brabant
Véronique Le Flaguais
as Mme Michaud
Jean-Louis Roux
as Père Berube
Patrice Bissonnette
as Michel Simard
Rosa Zacharie
as Françoise Simard
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mon amie Max about?
Catherine, a concert pianist, is surprised one night by the arrival of her best friend from childhood, Marie-Alexandrine (Max), whom she hasn't seen for 25 years. Catherine and Max were Québec's m...
Who directed Mon amie Max?
Mon amie Max was directed by Michel Brault.
How long is Mon amie Max?
Mon amie Max has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Mon amie Max released?
Mon amie Max was released on November 1, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mon amie Max?
The main cast of Mon amie Max includes Geneviève Bujold, Marthe Keller, Johanne McKay, Marie Guillard, Michel Rivard.