A true popular success of Quebec cinema in 2003, winner of an incalculable number of awards both at the Jutra and Sundance festivals, Seducing Doctor Lewis also managed the tour de force of winning over the international market. For his first feature film, with a screenplay by comedian Ken Scott, Jean-François Pouliot could not have dreamed of anything better.

The small village of Ste-Marie-la-Mauderne lives meagerly from fishing and, despite the social harmony that reigns there, aspires to develop its economy through the establishment of a factory. But without a doctor at the heart of the community, investors refuse to consider the village as a possible destination. Thus begins the great seduction operation for the inhabitants, aiming to attract a Montreal doctor among them.

Bringing together some of the most popular Quebec actors (David Boutin, Raymond Bouchard, Clémence Desrochers, Rita Lafontaine, Benoît Brière...), filmed in the charming scenery of Harrington Harbour island, Seducing Doctor Lewis is a film that, without being revolutionary, is still eminently likable and ready to do its viewer good. Halfway between the humanistic optimism of a Capra and the charming poetry of a Jeunet, the plot also borrows some Pagnol-esque accents through its social grounding. Revealing the ridiculousness of its characters to better make them endearing, this warm film still falters with a direction that is sometimes a bit rigid, but quickly makes up for it thanks to its lively and spirited dialogue and convincing performers. Hard not to be seduced! – Helen Faradji --This text refers to an out-of-print or unavailable edition of this title.