Normande
"I am happy and normal... save me!"
Originally released in 1975. Normande is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Gilles Carle.
Starring Carole Laure, Raymond Cloutier, and Reynald Bouchard
Synopsis
Normande St-Onge works as a clerk in a pharmacy and takes dance classes with the dream of being a cabaret dancer. Her mother, Berthe, has been confined to a mental institution by Normande's uncle, the wealthy lawyer Jean-Paul. But Normande, who does not believe her mother is insane, kidnaps her from the institution and brings her home. Also living with them is Normande's sister Pierette, who has asthma and a drug addiction, Normande's boyfriend Bouliane, who is unemployed and in no hurry to find a job, and a strange young gay magician named Carol she took in after he was kicked out of his home. All of these people depend on Normande in various ways and exploit her; Normande, desperate to be loved, is driven mad by the demands of her parasite family. When she receives an eviction notice stating that the building will be demolished and rebuilt into a restaurant, it all becomes too much for Normande and her mind retreats into fantasy to protect her from the harsh realities.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 30, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Budget
$400K
Production budget
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Carole Laure
as Normande St-Onge
Raymond Cloutier
as Bouliane
Reynald Bouchard
as Carol
Carmen Giroux
as Pierrette St-Onge
Gaetan Guimond
as Jérémie
J. Léo Gagnon
as Le sculpteur
Anne-Marie Ducharme
as Mme. Veilleux
Renée Girard
as Berthe St-Onge
Denys Arcand
as Jean-Paul
Yves Massicotte
as Le Docteur Ostiguy
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $400,000
Production Companies
- Cinépix Film Properties (CFP)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Normande about?
Normande St-Onge works as a clerk in a pharmacy and takes dance classes with the dream of being a cabaret dancer. Her mother, Berthe, has been confined to a mental institution by Normande's uncle, ...
Who directed Normande?
Normande was directed by Gilles Carle.
How long is Normande?
Normande has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Normande released?
Normande was released on October 30, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Normande?
The main cast of Normande includes Carole Laure, Raymond Cloutier, Reynald Bouchard, Carmen Giroux, Gaetan Guimond.