Synopsis
In 1910, Maria Chapdelaine, a young girl of seventeen, lived with her family on the banks of the Péribonka River, north of Lake Saint-Jean. The Chapdelaines work tirelessly to push the limits of the forest. In a home where even physical exhaustion cannot dampen the warmth of family life, Maria, strong and full of hope, finds herself faced with major dilemmas. Thrust into the world of adults, Maria will suddenly be forced to decide on her future as a woman.
Facts
Original language
Quebec French
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Festival History
- Fribourg International Film Festival 2022 generic
- Sarasota Film Festival 2022 generic
- Chicago International Film Festival 2021 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2021 generic
