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Bittersweet Memories (My Life in Cinemascope)

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Original title

Ma vie en cinémascope

Year

2004

Running time

105 min.

Country

Canada

Director

Denise Filiatrault

Screenwriter

Denise Filiatrault. Biopic about: Alys Robi

Cast

Music

Jean Robitaille, Sébastien Robitaille, Paul Bisson

Cinematography

Pierre Mignot

Producer

CPTC, Cinémaginaire Inc, Quebec Film and Television Tax Credit, Radio Canada Télévision, SODEC, Super Écran, Téléfilm Canada. Distributor: Alliance Atlantis Vivafilm, Alliance Atlantis Home Video

Genre

Drama. Musical | Biography. Music. 1930s. 1940s. 1950s

Synopsis

1952, Québec - Alys Robi, vocalist at the top of her popularity and recognized worldwide, was interned in spite of herself, by her father. Medical authorities prescribe her the only cure for a possible cure: the lobotomy. Under the bright lights of the operating room, Alys sees her 28-year life flash before her eyes. At age 13 she left alone to conquer the big city, Montreal, under the name Alys Robi. She first worked at the National Theatre with "La Poune" who takes her under her wing and then joined the cast of John Grimaldi. She met Olivier Guimond, her first love. Ambitious, she leaves to live a professional and romantic relationship with Lucio Asgotini who will eventually break her heart. Alys Robi charm a whole generation with her Latin rhythms such as "Tico Tico" and "Besame Mucho". She has conquered the world and Hollywood where MGM's desire and the American press call her a "Goddess". Alys Robi embodies the American dream, a story of triumph, glory, love, but also a story that hides a terrible truth that will change everything.

Awards: 2004: Genie Awards (Canada): Best Leading Actress. 7 nominations

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