The Woman Who Drinks
| The Woman Who Drinks | |
|---|---|
| French | La Femme qui boit | 
| Directed by | Bernard Émond | 
| Written by | Bernard Émond | 
| Produced by | Bernadette Payeur | 
| Starring | Élise Guilbault Luc Picard Michel Forget Fanny Mallette  | 
| Cinematography | Jean-Claude Labrecque | 
| Edited by | Louise Côté | 
| Music by | Pierre Desrochers | 
Production company  | |
| Distributed by | Christal Films | 
Release date  | 
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Running time  | 91 minutes | 
| Country | Canada | 
| Language | French | 
The Woman Who Drinks (French: La Femme qui boit) is a Canadian drama film, released in 2001. Written and directed by Bernard Émond, the film stars Élise Guilbault as a woman struggling with alcoholism.[1] The film's cast also includes Luc Picard, Michel Forget, Fanny Mallette, Gilles Renaud and Patrice Robitaille.
Synopsis
The story follows the final moments of a middle-aged woman who reflects on her past life as an alcoholic and the various problems caused by it.
Accolades
| Award | Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref(s) | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genie Awards | 2002 (22nd) | Best Actress | Élise Guilbeault | Won | [2][3] | 
| Best Supporting Actor | Michel Forget | Nominated | |||
| Best Director | Bernard Émond | Nominated | |||
| Best Art Direction/Production Design | André-Line Beauparlant | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume Design | Sophie Lefebvre | Nominated | 
References
- ^ "A fight with life and the bottle: La Femme Qui Boit captures the despair of being a slave to drink". Montreal Gazette, February 16, 2001.
 - ^ "Atanarjuat, War Bride lead Genie list". The Globe and Mail, December 13, 2001.
 - ^ "Inuit film Atanarjuat wins five Genie Awards". Sudbury Star, February 8, 2002.
 
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