Gina
Director: Denys Arcand
Actors: Céline Lomez, Claude Blanchard, Frédérique Collin
PlotIn a rural winter landscape, a film crew travels to a small Quebec town to shoot a softcore pornographic movie, capturing the eyes and gossip of the local community. Among the crew is a glamorous and enigmatic stripper brought in to perform. Her presence both intrigues and unsettles the local residents, as she seems to embody a world far removed from their wintry seclusion. The atmosphere is tense, with whispers and lingering glances exchanged around town, amplifying the divide between the townsfolk and the strangers in their midst. Slowly but surely, the invasion of these outsiders and their disruptive activities leads to simmering tensions.
As the filming progresses, unwanted attention escalates into hostility, reflecting deeper issues of repression and dissatisfaction simmering among the local community. The outsider becomes a focal point for all these unaddressed emotions, as people grapple with their beliefs and desires. The camera captures both the on-screen performances and off-screen drama as personal and professional boundaries blur. The cold, isolated surroundings intensify the sense of looming conflict. Relationships within the crew are tested as they find themselves caught up in the chaos that their arrival has stirred. Suddenly, alliances shift, conflicts emerge, and secrets unravel against an increasingly unpredictable backdrop, leaving both the crew and local residents to face unforeseen consequences as night falls with an intensity that could shatter them all.
Writers: Jacques Poulin, Alain Dostie
Release Date: 23 Jan 1975
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: N/A
Country: Canada
Language: French, English, Spanish
Home Video Reviews
Gina offers a gripping atmosphere with skillful direction, a fresh presentation, and rich supplements, making it a highly recommended discovery.
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