Synopsis
The tale of a tragic love story set in Newfoundland. When illness takes the woman he loves, a simple man raises his voice in melancholy song as a last farewell. The film, based on a song by local musician Emile Benoit, is anchored in a beautiful, remote corner of the province, and pays homage to its land, sea and the harsh lives of the local fishermen.
Vive la rose (2009) is a 7 min drama short film by Bruce Alcock. The tale of a tragic love story set in Newfoundland.
Key facts
Original language
French
First release
October 9, 2009 (Canada)
Production companies
GLOBAL MECHANIC, OFFICE NATIONAL DU FILM DU CANADA
Distributors
OFFICE NATIONAL DU FILM DU CANADA
Crew
Producer
Annette Clarke, Michael Fukushima, Tina Quellette, Tina Ouellette
Cinematography
Robert Petrie
Music
Judith Gruber-Stitzer
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Festival History
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | October 9, 2009 |
Versions & editions
| Alternate cut | 6 min |
Full credits
| Director | Bruce Alcock |
| Producer | Annette Clarke, Michael Fukushima, Tina Quellette, Tina Ouellette |
| Cinematography | Robert Petrie |
| Music | Judith Gruber-Stitzer |
| Sound | Judith Gruber-Stitzer |
Identifiers & sources
| IMDb | tt1520462 |
| TMDB | 361208 |
| CQ | 91217 |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
