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200272 minPGdocumentary

La naissance d'une messe

200272 minPGdocumentary

Months of rehearsal and experimentation unfold as director André Brassard collaborates with the cast to develop Michel Tremblay's theatrical work.

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Jean-Claude Coulbois

Synopsis

Months of rehearsal and experimentation unfold as director André Brassard collaborates with the cast to develop Michel Tremblay's theatrical work.

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Jean-Claude Coulboisdirector

André Brassard

André Brassardcast

Marc Béland

Marc Bélandcast

Frédérique Collin

Frédérique Collincast

Renée Cossettecast

Synopsis

André Brassard directs a group of actors as they rehearse Michel Tremblay's play "Messe solennelle pour une pleine lune d’été." Over several months, the cast engages in experimentation to develop the production. The documentary captures the creative process, detailing the challenges and breakthroughs encountered during rehearsals. Filmed in 2002, it runs for 72 minutes and provides a behind-the-scenes look at theater-making.

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