Author: Sebastien Huberdeau

Format: NTSC

Release Date: 02-11-2009

Details: A family saga set against the social and political upheavals that marked Quebec in the 1960s and 1970s, Histoire de famille does not tell the story of a family going through "the quiet revolution", but rather that of “the revolution that passes through the family. It is through the look of a young woman of today, Julie Gagné, on the past of her family line revealed in a novel by Jean Calixa, that we discover the history of the Gagné family. The Gagné's lives changed dramatically in 1960 when Robert and May decided to sell their farm in the Eastern Townships to their eldest son, Pierre, to move to Montreal. Their youngest child suffering from leukemia, they get closer to the health services offered in Montreal to improve her chances of survival. While their little sister clings to life and her love affair with Jean Langelier, Isabelle dreams of freedom and emancipation while Michel seeks to confront his demons to become a man. The DVD includes the original French version with the option of English subtitles. Quebec's social, cultural and political upheavals of the 60s and 70s, "La Révolution Tranquille", is the main backdrop to this family saga. It is through the eyes of a modern day woman by the name of Julie Gagné that we learn of her lineage with the help of a novel by author Jean Calixa. The life of the Gagné family changes drastically in the 1960s, when their youngest daughter is diagnosed with leukemia. The parents of the young girl are forced to sell their land, leaving for Montreal in order to better the girl's chances at survival. While their little sister hangs on to dear life and her love for Jean, Pierre takes over the family farm, Isabelle dreams of emancipation and Michel is desperate to find out who he truly is. The DVD includes the original French version with option for English subtitles.

UPC: 807581507580

EAN: 0807581507580

Languages: english

Binding: DVD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood